re: sway bar
i have been experimenting with the bar disconnected (clipped the links to the bar w/ coat hanger) only on the street. i can feel the difference as the front works more independently and a little more body roll on turning, but seems stable. i'm leaving it unhooked (the bar/links touch tie rods when flexed) while i decide, and may remove it later.
"body lift"
i used some heavy rubber quarry conveyor belt material for spacers - 3/8" thick - to put between the body and the frame and to replace that bottom dognut with. same material on frame for those non bolted places. seems firm, all lines/wires/hoses fit except drivers side brake line thru the wheel well, which i slotted to drop that clip mount thingy |removethispart|@ 1". lifted 1 1/8".
i know that's not much, but i didn't want to jack it up too much (yet?) and my wheels mostly fit..........