Gen III Rear Anti-Sway Bar

[Imnosaint]

I've read in a couple places here about removing the RASB on Gen IIIs, but can't find the reference. Can someone please explain the advantage to this?

Great thanks.

 

[Epcofabrication]

More travel in your rear suspension offroad. Wild body roll on road. You can remove and see if you like it, but unless you have a really stiff suspension I wouldn't recommend removing it of you're doing highway driving.

 

[Imnosaint]

More travel in your rear suspension offroad. Wild body roll on road. You can remove and see if you like it, but unless you have a really stiff suspension I wouldn't recommend removing it of you're doing highway driving.

Good to know. Thank you.

 

[off-roader]

Not sure about the 'Wild body roll on road.' statement. Is this based on experience in a Montero?

In all of my gen I and gen II's (5 in total over the years) I've removed the rear bars w/out dramatic issues. Then again my rig is built up with wider heavier tires so the vehicle's a bit more stable even though they've also been raised 3-5" taller than stock. This is based on my highly calibrated and extremely precise 'butt' meter.:sombrero:

Seriously what I'd recommend if you think you need additional articulation off road is to remove it and test drive it. On an empty street or parking lot, drive fast and take evasive maneuvers, quick lane changes, hard sharp turns, etc. to see if she rides dramatically differently and if you're comfortable with it. If not, it's easy enough to re-install the bar.

 

[Imnosaint]

Not sure about the 'Wild body roll on road.' statement. Is this based on experience in a Montero?

In all of my gen I and gen II's (5 in total over the years) I've removed the rear bars w/out dramatic issues. Then again my rig is built up with wider heavier tires so the vehicle's a bit more stable even though they've also been raised 3-5" taller than stock. This is based on my highly calibrated and extremely precise 'butt' meter.:sombrero:

Seriously what I'd recommend if you think you need additional articulation off road is to remove it and test drive it. On an empty street or parking lot, drive fast and take evasive maneuvers, quick lane changes, hard sharp turns, etc. to see if she rides dramatically differently and if you're comfortable with it. If not, it's easy enough to re-install the bar.

My thinking as well. Obviously it serves a purpose in stabilizing on-road, but maximizing travel on IRS is appealing to me. I'll test it out. Thanks again.

 

[Inyo_man]

My thinking as well. Obviously it serves a purpose in stabilizing on-road, but maximizing travel on IRS is appealing to me. I'll test it out. Thanks again.

I'd like to hear how it works out for you. I've owned my Gen III for years, and have never taken the rear RSAB off, but thought about it a few times.

Are you running the stock suspension, or do you have something a bit stiffer? (Although the bar limits the rear travel and in some cases only allows you to have one rear wheel on the ground, the LSD has always powered through.)

 

[red87]

Just take an endlink off to test how you like it. Way easier than pulling the whole bar and has the same effect. Then yank the whole thing if you like it.

 

[scrubber3]

Taking the rear sway bar off of an IRS if a lot different than taking it off a solid axle. You should notice a huge difference on road. If it were me I wouldn't remove it, bit if you decide to please use extreme caution and do it on a closed course.


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[Monterorider]

I'd ask yourself have you actually found a limits of your current setup that you can for sure say an inch or so of wheel travel will give you that much difference? Looking at your setup I doubt. IRS travel won't be great regardless yet it's pretty good as it is. You won't make it into supreme rock crawler. Front suspension is far more limiting any way. If you are searching for traction get a locker or better two. You've got nice blog. Traveling alone into remote places I'd invest into winch/bumper/pull pal first. That actually will improve crawling ability a bit by shifting weight up front.

 

[SOFpirate]

Yeah ... I alos agree with the notion NOT to remove the RASB. On an IFS, it's just downright dangerous.

 

[Imnosaint]

I'd ask yourself have you actually found a limits of your current setup that you can for sure say an inch or so of wheel travel will give you that much difference? Looking at your setup I doubt. IRS travel won't be great regardless yet it's pretty good as it is. You won't make it into supreme rock crawler. Front suspension is far more limiting any way. If you are searching for traction get a locker or better two. You've got nice blog. Traveling alone into remote places I'd invest into winch/bumper/pull pal first. That actually will improve crawling ability a bit by shifting weight up front.

Yes, that's really the question here, what are the limits...

I've been working on a baseline here with the luxury of having an outstanding 4X environment five minutes away. I spent hours out there this week, practicing in crossed, deep ruts, sand, steep descents, off camber descents, ledges and drop offs.

While I've been off road with this casually, I havent really explored the limits. Better feel for approach, departure and break-over angles, the surprising amount of stock suspension travel. And, of course, it's a blast.

It's not my intent to rock crawl with this, but to have the overland capacity to explore The Grand Staircase where I live. This Monty also pulls duty towing a horse trailer, so it would be unwise to pull the ASB.

Recovery is the priority, then suspension.

Thanks, all, for your insight.

And if you're ever in this neck of the woods, I'll be glad to introduce you to Warner valley.

 

[Monterorider]

Did you get stuck? Got to get stuck to find limits!

 

[Monstero]

had both front and rear and rear removed for years now....forgot about them totally....just dont drive it like a sports car and you will be fine.....i am one of the few to say go for it....lol