Building myself some new sway bar disconects...lets see how they come out

[twitchee2]

Well im a poor college student with access to the school shop so thought i might as well build some with a twist. let me know what you think. compressed they are going to be right at 8inches long ~2in longer then stock and when disconected can extend to ~13.5inchs which is a bout 2in longer then needed. hopefully they will work out. Here are some picts, ran out of time tonight, gotta cut the outer tubes the right length, weld a stud on for the sway bar mount and tap a hole for a zerk to grease it up. let me know what you think.

 

[driffter33]

Keep us posted on how this works out different style than I have seen before simple enough now run some tests and see how functional they will be and let us know.

 

[cj80cruiser]

Keep us posted on how this works out different style than I have seen before simple enough now run some tests and see how functional they will be and let us know.

What are the possibilities of the slide getting jammed from over extension? Is 2 inches enough guide to ensure it won't happen. I can think of another situation when something similiar might happen (not truck related) and I'm sure most you agree that it hurts. LOL That would be the only concern I would have with it working.

 

[fightman80]

I can think of another situation when something similiar might happen (not truck related) and I'm sure most you agree that it hurts.

You naughty boy! he he he! :girl:

 

[twitchee2]

What are the possibilities of the slide getting jammed from over extension? Is 2 inches enough guide to ensure it won't happen. I can think of another situation when something similiar might happen (not truck related) and I'm sure most you agree that it hurts. LOL That would be the only concern I would have with it working.

thats my main concern to. they are gonna be greased up and im gonna make the edges nice. i have $20 in this, if they work awesome. if they bind well it was worth a shot.

 

[driffter33]

What are the possibilities of the slide getting jammed from over extension? Is 2 inches enough guide to ensure it won't happen. I can think of another situation when something similiar might happen (not truck related) and I'm sure most you agree that it hurts. LOL That would be the only concern I would have with it working.

See nice greased edges should help reduce the friction

 

[brian2sun]

You could always try limiting straps (in the bedroom I mean).

 

[Pure 98]

you could always try limiting straps (in the bedroom i mean).

lmao

 

[cj80cruiser]

You could always try limiting straps (in the bedroom I mean).

They make em that short? Lmao

 

[twitchee2]

Little up date. They are done minus paint and putting the zerks on. they came out awesome. and for what they are in comparison to a jeep disco thats similar, they are really quiet. I hope they work as good as they came out. Im thinking im gonna paint them red to kind of match my truck

 

[LINY4Runner]

so you have these designed so that they don't pull apart from each other? rather they just act as a slide inside one another?

 

[twitchee2]

so you have these designed so that they don't pull apart from each other? rather they just act as a slide inside one another?

Yup its kind of like a shock without the shock.

 

[LINY4Runner]

Yup its kind of like a shock without the shock.

unique idea...now is there a chance they can come apart? These must be for the front, because our struts don't flex too well...but this design would be hard to take advantage of in the rear because of our flexy 4-link suspension...have any ideas for the rear?

 

[steezemcqueen]

unique idea...now is there a chance they can come apart? These must be for the front, because our struts don't flex too well...but this design would be hard to take advantage of in the rear because of our flexy 4-link suspension...have any ideas for the rear?

Remove it. thats really the only way to do it because you can't just leave the bar discoed there like you can with with the front.

 

[econhonda]

Little up date. They are done minus paint and putting the zerks on. they came out awesome. and for what they are in comparison to a jeep disco thats similar, they are really quiet. I hope they work as good as they came out. Im thinking im gonna paint them red to kind of match my truck

So, assuming these perform well, how much for you to make another pair?

 

[twitchee2]

Liny, yes they are for the front. They are about 2 inches longer then i need to be so they "shouldnt" pop apart, but theres only one way to find out. when i get them on i will test everything out.

as for building more and selling them. well i gotta make sure they work then i will look into building some more and figure out home much they cost.

 

[twitchee2]

These work great!!! Just gotta take them back off, fillet one edge and paint them Here are the pics.

side by side

Flexed out in this position but enough to show how they function.

Here is my only concern but i think the front was atleast 90% flexed out, the rest is going to come from the rear. the sway bar next the frame. there is another 1/2in before it hits i think its going to be just fine but i need to go test some more actualy looking at the pic you can see the front bump not in contact...opinions here on this one please guys.

As far as getting the pins in and out, it was way easier then i was expecting. lay under there, jiggle the truck but the sliders with one arm and push/or pull on the pin and they slide right in and out. Now on to some more testing and paint

 

[driffter33]

Nice pair those up with a good aftermarcket sway bar remove the rear and you have good onroad and great off-road handling 4runner. I will be keeping an eye on this for future testing and pricing

Congrats so far looks good

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

I just broke my right side end link so I'd love a pair of these myself... they charge way too much for quick release endlinks online, $140 a pair for the WabFabs i saw.

http://www.wabfab.org/1995.5-2004-Tacoma/End-Links-or-Quick-Disconnects/flypage.tpl.html

 

[twitchee2]

well back to the drawing board...they work great, lets the truck flex great, pins are easy to remove/install. they are 100% go if your wheels are strait...... if you turn while FULLY flex, the sway bar itself pushes into the tire and i wasnt even at full lock. im gonna cut them down a ~3/4 and see if it changes anything but as of right now im kinda bummed. gotta think of something else. ill see if i can get pics. truck looks awesome with the front flexed out however