Frank The Tank Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 i was wondering how much will it affect the handelling of my 91 pathy if I remove the front swaybar, and will it hurt anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 It won't hurt anything, but it will make the handling a little sloppier around turns. You just need to adjust to it is all. Truth be told, taking the rear one off is a better idea, it frees up the rear axle to articulate more than it will the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 It won't hurt anything, but it will make the handling a little sloppier around turns. You just need to adjust to it is all. Truth be told, taking the rear one off is a better idea, it frees up the rear axle to articulate more than it will the front. I respectfully disagree with this info. Changing out the shocks in the rear for longer shocks will allow the Pathfinder to fully flex with the rear sway bar in place. No sway bar and 4-link = no-no (see DEATH WOBBLE). I removed my front sway bar a long time ago, because I kept breaking the center mounts. You'll probably want to stiffen up the front end to compensate, or she'll lean heavily into and out of turns, which greatly affects cornering agility. I've done two things to compensate. First, I had stiff valving installed on my front shocks (but any stiff shock will do). Second, I adjusted the second stage of my 2-stage torsion bars so that I was just sitting on the "stiff" stage. This helps tremendously with body roll around corners. Obviously, without adjustable shocks and 2-stage torsion bars, you're gonna have a sloppy ride when going any direction but straight. But try it...worst case you can put it back on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I respectfully offer the fact that I've had no swaybars for years now and no death wobble or problems of any sort, aside from wearing out bushings faster, but that's mostly from going offroad and flexing it out a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I respectfully disagree with this info. Changing out the shocks in the rear for longer shocks will allow the Pathfinder to fully flex with the rear sway bar in place. No sway bar and 4-link = no-no (see DEATH WOBBLE). Eli, I've had both my swaybars off for 2 years, and have had no trouble. The Pathy has a 5-link rear suspension setup that really has no need for a swaybar. The panhard rod acts as just that. Removing the panhard rod, and making it a 4-link suspension, however, would be ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhicks99 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I use no rear sway and can hardly tell it's gone on the road. But I believe that with an IFS the removal of the front sway won't do much for you offroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Eli, The Pathy has a 5-link rear suspension setup that really has no need for a swaybar. The panhard rod acts as just that. Eeeh, not really. The panhard rod just locates the axle laterally and helps keep it in place. The swaybar applies pressure on one side or t'other when cornering to keep the body level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I know that....my comment was badly written. I meant it more in terms of saying that the panhard rod will prevent the death wobble he was talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I too have removed both sways and have had no problems. I drive Hiway everyday aswell as alot of city too, and no wobbles or anythign unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 so, why did nissan put it in there in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 To keep it riding smooth like a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 And to prevent rollovers during super quick evasive maneuvers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Which reminds me: Anyone have a set of rear sway bar end links laying around you want to get rid of? I want to put the rear sway back in my '88 and the links are missing. Don't need bolts or anything, just the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I believe I do. PM me with your address and they're yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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