Since installing Bilstein 5100's in the rears with OME 906, from Bilstein HD's with stock coils, my ride has been a little soft with a lot of roll/sway. Before my ride was too firm with no roll. The roll/sway has been almost scary, but the ride is great. So I immediately started researching sway bars, unfortunately there's only one option, and they are pricey.


Addco 573 - front
Addco 483 - rear

I tried to find some used, but they are hard to find. I ended up paying about $200 each.

I was planning on re-using my original end links but I figured out there was no way I could remove the old ones from the old sway bar. FYI there's a 6mm hex that is used to take the bolt off, it's not easy. But thanks to @trailmix and this link I found a cheaper alternative to knock-off end links (almost got moog ones)

Built New Swaybar Endlinks for my Runner

There's was some confusion about which energy suspension links to buy. I ended up getting the wrongs one first time around. The energy suspension website had it wrong, at least for me. trailmix got 4 1/4 links, I wanted something a little shorter.

I decided on 9.8124G

Amazon.com: Energy Suspension 9.8124G End Link Set with Hardware: Automotive

Which is 3 9/16 inches



Hopefully this pic will help somebody out.

I also used

Stanley Forged Eye Bolts 3/8 x 2-1/2" N245-126 / 3260BC

I got off of ebay. ($4 each)


I got 4 x M8x1.25x20mm Grade 8.8 bolts for the new brackets as per this site and some split lock washers (the sway came with regular washers that I used)

Toyota 4Runner Handling Modifications Addco Sway Roll Bars



Removal was easy. I jacked up the rear of the truck from the hitch point and I took off the passenger rear tire. Note when re-installing put the truck back on the ground. I had to loosen everything back up because I tightened everything down while the truck was jacked up and I ended up with a clunk. Total time with mistake 2 hours. I doubled nutted the eyebolt (jamb nut) to connect to the sway bar.

This was a big help

4 Pc Metric Offset Ratcheting Wrench Set

The blue 17mm/14mm offset ratcheting wrench for getting the nut on in the wheel well.





I now have extended links, so far there's no contact with anything, which I was worried about. I forgot to take a picture to compare the 2 links. But removing the entire link would probably take 10 minute each if I ever get a chance to go off-roading. From what I read I should be ok leaving them in. I'm still slightly weary that I might snap the eyebolt, but so far it's been solid.

Currently I only have the rear installed but it drives soo much better. I used to drive like a grandma, but now I'm turning and switching lanes like a high school kid. I can't wait to installed the fronts. But it actually drives really well and I'm in no hurry to install the front sways bars. But remember I still have HD's up front.