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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: garryarnold on January 25, 2013, 08:49:29 PM

Title: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: garryarnold on January 25, 2013, 08:49:29 PM: hi all i have a 1997 4.0 tj which i am fitting a winch to i have a winch plate and want to mount it as far back as possible which would mean removal off the anti roll bar which i dont have a problem with as a bit more axle articulation is good for trialing which is what the jeep is going to be used for i would say 20 % road use 80% off road just looking for other peoples opinions really?? many thanks in advance
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: willo on January 25, 2013, 08:50:32 PM: chop it off, but make sure you take all the brackets off too on the axles etc
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: isle of man on January 25, 2013, 08:52:28 PM: Quote from: Willo on January 25, 2013, 08:50:32 PM
chop it off, but make sure you take all the brackets off too on the axles etc

I concur...
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: MOCAJ on January 25, 2013, 08:54:25 PM: :iagree:

i have run my TJ without a sway bar for months on end, more body roll but you get used to it

as Will said remove all bits for MOT, if its not there cant be tested :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: Cockney Boy on January 25, 2013, 09:01:26 PM: Mmmmmm roll bar is there for a reason
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: garryarnold on January 25, 2013, 09:03:25 PM: my mate is the mot man so that is not a problem have already removed it as i had a feeling and iff any off the members on here want to do some offroading in dorset let me know as we have lots off places and fun have had it in water 2 inchs up the bonnet
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: isle of man on January 25, 2013, 09:05:29 PM: Quote from: Cockney Boy on January 25, 2013, 09:01:26 PM
Mmmmmm roll bar is there for a reason

Only on the rear!!!!
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: MOCAJ on January 25, 2013, 09:16:46 PM: Rich,

run around without it attached for a week or two, its no biggie :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: Cockney Boy on January 25, 2013, 09:45:26 PM: Quote from: my other cars a jeep on January 25, 2013, 09:16:46 PM
Rich,

run around without it attached for a week or two, its no biggie :icon_winkle:

I'll leave it connected cheers :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: Delk on January 25, 2013, 09:46:10 PM: People are amazed my jeep stays upright around corners without the roll bars. After a few days you don't care, after a few months you don't notice and after a few years you don't remember.
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: JamesH on January 25, 2013, 09:46:33 PM: :imwitstupid:
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: Bulldog67 on January 25, 2013, 09:53:50 PM: Quote from: garryarnold on January 25, 2013, 09:03:25 PM
my mate is the mot man so that is not a problem have already removed it as i had a feeling and iff any off the members on here want to do some offroading in dorset let me know as we have lots off places and fun have had it in water 2 inchs up the bonnet

sound good :greggmo:

you can be our new dorset weekender organiser :003:

admiteedly i aint done much more than 500 miles but the Chief lost its anti roll bars and I never noticed a smidge of difference
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: garryarnold on January 25, 2013, 10:02:04 PM: :ace: no problem we have muddy lanes and deep fords down this way if ever you want to venture down
Title: Re: winch fitting anti roll bar problem
Post by: robsrotti on January 25, 2013, 10:30:46 PM: Quote from: garryarnold on January 25, 2013, 09:03:25 PM
my mate is the mot man so that is not a problem have already removed it as i had a feeling and iff any off the members on here want to do some offroading in dorset let me know as we have lots off places and fun have had it in water 2 inchs up the bonnet

Does your mate want to start a good line of Birty trucks to MOT.