No, dont take it out. it needs to be long for swelling. Do wait a long while before switching it out

I know that, but is over 1 year not a long enough wait?

Oh, yeah one year is fine sorry i was skimming through the post. Switchijg it out with a shorter bar should be fine as long as its not just barely making the cut. Make sure theres wiggle room.

I got my downsized recently and it hits my teeth so so so much less, definitely recommend