Yup def helps to have front and rear swaybars off....every little bit you can gain helps with IFS/IRS.....i noticed a def difference on the same obstacle with them off it was much easier....Plus onroad driving isnt that bad...now that its wintertime I am putting the front back on, it will come back off in the spring...and the rear is gonna stay off indefinately... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear.