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Trailer Hitch and Rear Sway bar...good combo?

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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Trailer Hitch and Rear Sway bar...good combo?

Hey,
I have an uninstalled rear sway bar, and I will be driving up to Canada over the weekend with a trailer attached to the hitch. Should I install the RSB before the trip, or would that not be safe. I am thinking the boaty ride might be softer on the hitch but i really dont know. Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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Re: Trailer Hitch and Rear Sway bar...good combo?

Originally posted by nismoflo
Hey,
I have an uninstalled rear sway bar, and I will be driving up to Canada over the weekend with a trailer attached to the hitch. Should I install the RSB before the trip, or would that not be safe. I am thinking the boaty ride might be softer on the hitch but i really dont know. Any input is appreciated. Thanks
-nismoflo

1995 GXE Maxima....almost stock
It shouldn't matter either way, I've towed with a sway bar, and it doesn't make a bit of difference. Body roll doesn't affect trailers. The sway bars also don't restrict the up and down movement of the car that comes from towing.
Old Apr 24, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Leave it off. The RSB serves no purpose in trailer mode, unless of course you plan on taking high speed corners with your trailer attached

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