Sway Bar Delete

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I have done some research and found a few good answers, but I thought I would ask before I do it. I plan on removing the Sway Bar(s) ,
not sure yet if I wana remove just the front or font and back. I have read a few threads where people remove the front and leave the back. Anyone got any reasons why I should not remove one or both?

I really wana remove the front because my front tires rub the sway bar wenn turning.
 
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The biggest drawback to swabar removal is on-road/higher speed handling. Many (self included) think that it may even be hazardous for all in an emergency maneuver. I would also argue the keen, aware, prepared driver may be fine with it. To me it's all about the optimal minimization of risk while still achieving the desired goal. If you do take it off make sure you and anyone else who drives your 4Runner is prepared/briefed.

With that 'disclaimer' out of the way: Many who run higher rate springs opt to remove the front swaybar. The stiffer spring offsets the lack of bodyroll control due to the loss of the swaybar. The advantage is a better ride and better articulation of the front suspension.

I have slight stiffer springs and drove mine for a while without bars (in different combination). In the case of the 4Runner the rear bar is pretty thin and doesn't harm the ride or articulation that much. The front bar on the other-hand is pretty stiff. The best combination of ride/handling etc with an off-road bias is no front bar with the back bar in place. With both bars removed my FJC springs couldn't keep up; it was way too rolly. With just the front bar removed the on-road handling was still tolerable and not scary provided you are a speed-limit +10 (or less) driver. If you push harder than that the excessive bodyroll becomes problematic.


I would say try it provided you drive easy and only careful, capable drivers use your rig. I know you'll love it off-road and on-road at lower speeds.

If you don't like it I think the swaybar relocation may fix your issue for very little $$$.

:cheers:
 
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Its best to leave it on. Only much stiffer springs will reduce the body roll that will result from removing it. Better to order or fab some relocation brackets or get wheel spacers to eliminate the rubbing.
 
I removed my front, at highway speeds it floats just a tad. I don't typically drive at highway speeds, so I didn't worry too much about it.

Great off road though!
 
I removed mine and the only thing I regret is not doing it sooner. The ride is greatly improved and if you just remove the front sway bar only, there is "slight" more body roll I can notice when exiting the freeway, other than that it rides great and does not have a loose or floaty feel to it either. If you remove it you will be doing so at your own risk.
 
Reviving a 4 year old post.

I have Eibach lift coils in the front and am contemplating removing the front sway bar, because the ride is somewhat jarring. I do not have much added weight in the front end (Factory bumper, etc.)

Anyone with experience here? Or would have an idea if these 620lb. coils will support the front end from body roll without the front sway bar?
 

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