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Old May 25, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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2003 S-10 blazer 4x4 2dr
Is there any way of improving the ride in windy conditions or is this the nature of the beast? I have heard of anti-sway bars(i know it has some), is there a specific "special" brand and will they help? The thing is a hand full sometimes in the wind, look like a drunk driver!! LOL..Sorry if someone else asked this question already, I looked for the search feature.
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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What you're experiencing is probably just due to the side profile of the vehicle (it's rather large and flat) coupled with a slightly narrow track width. In other words, just the nature of the beast.
 
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If you're really bothered by the sway, you can look into putting on larger diameter sway bars...but your 03 has a sway bar front and rear. If they are both connected up properly and the bushings are still good....then there is really not much to do.
 
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Thanks folks. Great forum.
 
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I was looking into some new shocks like Reflex from Monro or even some poly bushings for the sway bar fittings. What is your take?
 
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Got some Reflex shocks front and back, and some front poly bushings. I will give a detailed report upon install! Thanks folks!!
 
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Shocks will not really resist sway much. The poly bushings will help though.
 
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Would maybe getting some wider tires help at all?..
 
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This is just something your gonna have to deal with it sucks... I was driving my friends Heep Grand Cherokee on 80 goin back to school I almost blown into the side of a semi , it was pretty ****in intense
 
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I realize that the original poster is from a year ago but... I would also check the air pressure in the tires to be correct.
 

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