Yes, you just remove them.
No big job, pop off the tire and you need 2 sizes of sockets...5/8" and 3/4" maybe???
They do slow down the reaction of the suspension(my SSM's said to take them off too)
You will also gain about 1 1/2"-2" of clearance for a wider tire.
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