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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: fixed blade on October 23, 2012, 04:57:18 PM

Title: Torsion bar disconnect for 88 samurai.
Post by: fixed blade on October 23, 2012, 04:57:18 PM

Hey guys.   I was hunting with a buddy and he recommended I come up with a way for a quick disconnect for my front Torsion bar, when off roading.     He said I'll get a lot more front wheel travel.    What are all your thoughts on this, and how do you do it?

Title: Re: Torsion bar disconnect for 88 samurai.
Post by: fordem on October 24, 2012, 08:20:36 AM

You probably mean the anti-sway or stabilizer bar - some people are ahppy with it, but personally I'm not really keen on doing that with a vehicle that sees daily or on highway useage.

Yes - you will get more articulation off road, but that comes at the expense of stability at on road, and if you have the cause to do a quick left/right/left (or vice versa) manouver - maybe someone pulled infront of you on an on ramp, or a child darted out into the street after a ball - you could find yourself in serious trouble.

Sami's are leaf sprung, they may be less impacted than a coil spring Sidekick, but, try it and see.

Title: Re: Torsion bar disconnect for 88 samurai.
Post by: Jonny Rash on October 24, 2012, 08:23:40 AM

I don't see much change with it on or off.  I have removed it on most of my Samurais.

Title: Re: Torsion bar disconnect for 88 samurai.
Post by: fixed blade on October 24, 2012, 08:41:08 AM

Quote from: fordem on October 24, 2012, 08:20:36 AM

You probably mean the anti-sway or stabilizer bar[/b] - some people are ahppy with it, but personally I'm not really keen on doing that with a vehicle that sees daily or on highway useage.

Yes - you will get more articulation off road, but that comes at the expense of stability at on road, and if you have the cause to do a quick left/right/left (or vice versa) manouver - maybe someone pulled infront of you on an on ramp, or a child darted out into the street after a ball - you could find yourself in serious trouble.

Sami's are leaf sprung, they may be less impacted than a coil spring Sidekick, but, try it and see.

Yeah,  That's what I meant.    Thanks guys.