74 CJ5 - Do I need a swaybar?

[Adam G]

I am beginning a restoration project on a rusty cj5. I only have driven it around the fields but never out on the road yet due to its current condition. My jeep is a 74 cj5 3 speed with a 304 and I wanted to ask how well it will handle at highway speeds and how fast it's top speed might be. And it doesnt have a sway bar because it never came with one from the factory, so should I find an aftermarket one or just not worry about it. I would really appreciate everyones feedback!!

 

[Mikey4x4]

Just take it out and run it on the road s bars or mostly for curves or corners if she does fine there I would not add if u don't like the way she feels get an adjustable one I'd like to start another old jeep rebuild myself soon

Good luck

 

[mattduran]

Hi. I'm sure your suspension isn't real soft so you don't need to have a sway bar. I have a 73cj5 no sway bar and handles very good on the road. Good luck

 

[SicCJ5]

Like the others say, manual steering is god. No sway bar needed when moving easy squeezy, 62cj5 like a beast