Hello and thank you for all the information you all are sharing here. I am looking into a new 4runner. I have so far test driven an Limited and a Trail, the latter both with and without KDSS. I was disappointed with the on road handling of all except for the KDSS equipped Trail version. I will be using this as a "one does it all vehicle", commuting and weekend camping trips. My off-roading will be limited to rocky gravel roads and deep snow only. My question, is there a thicker sway bar available for the 4runner to accomplish the same on road manners (limit the body lean) as the KDSS without the complication and cost of the system. I understand I will be giving up some off road capabilities but that is acceptable to me for my usage. My last truck was a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and she did all I ever asked her to do with far superior on road handling. Either the Limited or Trail with a beefy front and rear swaybar could accomplish the same. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Hello all, KDSS vs beefed up sway bar question
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Kdss can be fully engaged or disengaged as needed. Heavy duty sway bar would help on pavement while hurting Offroad performance. Going with the TRD Offroad (Trail) also includes a rear locker. Rear locker is the main reason I bought the TRD Offroad. The Limited does have Awd, which can help or hurt depending on terrain and your needs.
Do you want a sunroof? TRD Offroad can be optioned with or without the sunroof.
Do you want a sunroof? TRD Offroad can be optioned with or without the sunroof.
I understand that a heavier swaybar will limit suspension travel but as I mentioned, gravel roads and snow will be my main use. Therefor I would be willing to give up some suspension travel for the benefits of a beefed up swaybar. In fact, KDSS will limit suspension travel at any speed above 12 miles if I did my research correct and only "softens" up below 12. Since I am not dong any rock crawling, I could not care less about the suspension travel however I can't for the life of me find swaybars on the internet. My ideal truck would be the limited with less body roll. Does anyone make a swaybar for that or maybe a custom shop one could recommend? I have upgraded many of my past trucks/cars with a thicker swaybar with stellar results in terms of driving dynamics.
