Ranger Sway Bars

[Riceman]

My 2004 Ranger came with only a front sway bar. I added a stock Ranger sway bar from a 98 4x4. It is 1/2". It flattened the cornering a little. I have a lead on a 1" rear bar from a Bronco II. If I get it, I will switch it out for the stock Ranger bar in the rear, and get a 1 3/8" Explorer front bar to replace my 1" bar.

But, I'm wondering if there is a reason that the stock Ranger bars are only 1/2". The Bronco and the Explorer both have more force on the rear sway bar through more rear weight distribution and a higher center of gravity, so a thicker bar would make sense. The thing I'm worried about is making the truck too stiff. I don't want to buy the bars and regret the decision.

 

[Riceman]

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[dana88]

I would try replacing the front frist with the thicker 1 3/8 bar to see how it works with the 1/2 rear bar. If that still seems too soft, you can always put the larger bar in the back.