Consequenses of removing the front cross member bar
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am I missing something? pretty sure I am. my understanding =
the cross member absence, was absolutely not the cause of any damage, but rather the un supported exhaust removal technique? cross member delete was not a cause....?
in other words, if you used a jack stand to catch the y pipe and support it, during removal, you would have been fine?
the cross member absence, was absolutely not the cause of any damage, but rather the un supported exhaust removal technique? cross member delete was not a cause....?
in other words, if you used a jack stand to catch the y pipe and support it, during removal, you would have been fine?
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ZGPhoto (12-23-2014)
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am I missing something? pretty sure I am. my understanding =
the cross member absence, was absolutely not the cause of any damage, but rather the un supported exhaust removal technique? cross member delete was not a cause....?
in other words, if you used a jack stand to catch the y pipe and support it, during removal, you would have been fine?
the cross member absence, was absolutely not the cause of any damage, but rather the un supported exhaust removal technique? cross member delete was not a cause....?
in other words, if you used a jack stand to catch the y pipe and support it, during removal, you would have been fine?
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Twins Disco (12-24-2014)
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I’ve noticed absolutely no difference with that bar removed. If your handling changes you’ve got other issues. I can cruise 80MPH, drive down a twisty road and it feels exactly the same.
I’ve removed maybe 12 to 15 of them and never noticed a single bit of difference.
Our D2 windshields are basically glued into place with sealant and there would be plenty of slack to keep a windshield from cracking. I’ve seen D2’s that completely twisted from hitting another vehicle or even rolled & the front windshield wasn’t touched.
Only time I noticed any handling differences was going from an ACE D2 to a non ACE D2 or riding in one with the sway bars disconnected.
I’ve removed maybe 12 to 15 of them and never noticed a single bit of difference.
Our D2 windshields are basically glued into place with sealant and there would be plenty of slack to keep a windshield from cracking. I’ve seen D2’s that completely twisted from hitting another vehicle or even rolled & the front windshield wasn’t touched.
Only time I noticed any handling differences was going from an ACE D2 to a non ACE D2 or riding in one with the sway bars disconnected.
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RoverSE7 (08-27-2021)
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Yeah I don't see how the removal of the crossbar could cause any difference in drivability. Mines been gone a few months, no difference. The only purpose of it was to stop the driveshaft from pogo-sticking your car. I ran it with RTE spacers for awhile, but the articulation was still limiting, and its a hazard to get caught on things when off-roading. So off it goes!
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