Q: Can I drive my vehicle safely on the highway without the driver side stabilizer bar

asked by on November 24, 2016

Can I drive my vehicle safely on the highway without the driver side stabilizer bar or stabalizer link, it bent and needs replacement

My car has 165000 miles.

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