Rear Swaybar question

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Jan 4, 2026 | 05:38 PM

Saddlehorn

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Rear Swaybar question

I have a 73 BB with the OEM rear swaybar. I'm struggling with the right rear caliper and it would be helpful to remove the right rear link and frame mount. Is there tension on these parts with both wheels raised off the ground? Thanks

Jan 4, 2026 | 05:45 PM

Saddlehorn

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Meant to say the swingarm not the frame. I'm punchy from struggling with the right rear caliper replacement.

Jan 4, 2026 | 09:22 PM

TurboTroy

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You have probably already figured this out. There should not be a lot of tension on the bar ends with both sides of the rear off the ground. There might be some but it should be manageable.

Jan 5, 2026 | 08:56 AM

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Thanks - appreciate the confirmation.

Jan 5, 2026 | 11:04 AM

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Agree. It's only a spring when the suspension is cornering, otherwise, it's just a bar. If you make sure the opposite trailing arm is in the same degree of sag you won't have any issues.