For those running no sway bar up front

hungryeddy

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I broke the bracket that holds the sway bar to the frame. I went on a little trail with some nice spots to test out the truck on the rocks. As I was going over an obstacle I heard a loud pop. Thought it was a cv so i took it out of 4x4 and finished up in 2wd + diff lock.

I drive home no problem. After a few days of driving it regularly i started hearing pops going over bumps so i brought it into the garage and put it on stands. I noticed the left side of the bar was not attached to the frame.

I know its not a problem to run without sway bars, and I did just take it out to remedy the problem. However i like taking corners fast and don't want to worry about body roll going high speeds.

I'm wondering if anyone has a spare bracket laying around off their deleted sway bar. I plan on discoing them from now on when on trails.

the first car i had when i was 16 was a 97 3rd gen. i ended up rolling it so i'm a little paranoid about that. how much more prone to rolling are we by removing them? i'm currently at stock height but its definitely planned that i will lift soon.
 
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Or you can get new greaseable bushings with the brackets.

Energy Suspension 9.5161G 1" Greasable Sway Bar Set

Amazon.com: Energy Suspension 9.5161G 1" Greasable Sway Bar Set: Automotive


except you'll have to get new bolts and nuts.

(4) M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm bolts, grade 8.8
(4) M8 lock washers
(4) M8 Nylock nuts

I'm hoping to install mine next week with this write-up

Mertztr's Front Sway Bar/End Link Bushing Replacement 3rd Gen 4Runner

this is what I did, these are really nice, made a big difference, I used alot of energy suspension products from the bushings to the links and the steering rack bushing set as well, it has made a big difference, no squeaks or clunks or anything now.
 

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