Removing Sway Bar on 1997 Explorer

[97ex4x]

I have a 1997 Explorer that makes the clunking noises when i hit bumps. I searched around on here and i believe that it is the sway bar making all the noise. I have recently replaced my ball joints and tie rod ends. What i was wondering is if i remove the front sway bar, will there being any negative effects on the vehicle besides worse handling? Thank you.

 

[carlover]

Its is probably the sway bar end links making the noise. They are around $18 a side. It replaces the stock bushings with poly ones and it will feel and handle better.

I would advise against taking off the sway bar, it makes the vehicle far more tippy when cornering. I have mine off and really want to put it back on very soon.

 

[97ex4x]

sway bar

Would that be one way to check and make sure that it is the bushings making the noise? Figure i will have to take it off to replace the bushings anyways.

 

[carlover]

Yeah that would be a great way to check is just to remove the endlinks. Its very easy to do and if the noise stops then you know whats wrong.