SWAYBAR REMOVAL PAGE
ADDING A LITTLE ROLL TO THE ROCK
I heard that by removing you swaybars you can get a little more articulation
from and IFS (Independent Front Suspension). So I removed my swaybars. It was very simple.
See the tools list below. I loosened the swaybar (12mm) from the frame. removed the
two back bolts (14mm) that hold the skid plate, loosened the front two bolts (14mm) of the
skid plate. Then used the allen wrench (3/16) and the box wrench (14mm) to remove the
bottom section of the swaybar that connects to the front tires. I then removed the bolts
(12mm) and the swaybar from the frame. I reset and tightened the two bolts (14mm) to the
skid plate and I was done. It took about a 1/2 of an hour.
TOOLS LIST:
1/2" Socket Diver
2" Extension
4" Extension
12mm Socket
14mm Socket
14mm Box Wrench
3/16" Allen on allen "JacKey"
Note the use of a "JacKey" allen wrench wedged in the wheel to assist the removal of the nut from the swaybar link.
Comments about the removal of the swaybar; Although I did see an increase in articulation, the increase in roll (sway) while driving on paved roads makes this modification fall in the category of NOT RECOMMENDED for the casual off-roader. I am considering restoring the factory swaybar while pleading for quick disconnects from after-market manufacturers. This will allow me to drive the very stable swaybar enabled Amigo on the road and then quickly disconnecting the swaybar for off-road adventures.
And now as of January, I have removed both front and rear sway bars for articulation off road.