Explorer axle sway bar Q

[win]

Not sure this qualifies as a "extreme" suspension but here goes:

I'm prepping to install an Explorer 8.8 in my '02.

Currently have a BII 1" sway bar on the back and really like the way it helps keep the things under control.

Will the OEM Explorer sway bar give me similar control or would I be better served modding the 7.5" sway bar brackets, keep the 1" bar and loose the Explorer sway bar mounts?

One added benefit of tossing the Explorer bar and mounts in the scrap bin is it opens up room on the tube for a better placement of the left rear shock mount.

It'd be a lot easier to keep the Explorer bar/mounts and just fab up a shock mount for the left but the sway bar looks so wimpy I'm not sure it'll be an adequate solution.

Thoughts anyone?

 

[Mudhound]

I like the BII bar, personally. it has worked <very> nicely on my drag Ranger for several years.