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    Might need to look into that adjustable trackbar... that's on my short list, we'll see how it does when i flex it out a bit next month.

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    This was the first time I disconnected the rear sway bar as well. I think that's what caused it maybe got a few extra degrees of flex.

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    Before packing up for RC i did a quick flex test with the jack... Got about 1.5" more down travel with the sway bar disconnected





    * this doesn't take into account the differential wheel travel between left & right side. a better test would have been to lift from the axle to compress one side and then measure the drop in the other side since, when connected, the bar acts as a torsion spring.

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    as your wheel travels upward it also moves rearward due to the design of the rear links. when you disconnect it allows your wheels to travel further.

    i had this same problem with 35" tires...











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    Thats a cool tool you have there...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc in AZ View Post
    as your wheel travels upward it also moves rearward due to the design of the rear links. when you disconnect it allows your wheels to travel further.
    I remember those pics! Whats up Doc? Nice to see you around man!

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    have a little bit of time on my hands & thought i would pop in and see what you guys were up to... between work and a 2 year old son i don't remember what free time is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc in AZ View Post
    have a little bit of time on my hands & thought i would pop in and see what you guys were up to... between work and a 2 year old son i don't remember what free time is.
    Free time is hard I know bro I've been out testing some of your handy work

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