Sway bars?

[ebg18t]

How many removed them and are happy without them vs those that reinstalled them? I am pondering removal for better articulation, but concerned about the handling on the street.

 

[ipaman]

Im definitely getting old. I just ordered addco sway bars for better road handling. Lol

 

[TFJ-4runner]

I've ran setups with and without sway bars and the way I see it is if you are out wheeling then why not run them. The amount of sway is night and day better with them on, so mine only come off when I know I'm heading out to some trails. 0.02

 

[CXS]

Mine stay off even when towing a trailer with a stiffer than stock suspension.

 

[birdmann]

I switched from a jeep Cherokee 4x4, and a big thing with jeep guys Is swaybar dis-connects. Its basically an extended length end link for lifted trucks that you can remove. they are quick and easy to remove and connect. remove them at the trail head in 5min put them back on in 5min for the highway. Kinda shocked I haven't seen this more on 4runners and taco's.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I switched from a jeep Cherokee 4x4, and a big thing with jeep guys Is swaybar dis-connects. Its basically an extended length end link for lifted trucks that you can remove. they are quick and easy to remove and connect. remove them at the trail head in 5min put them back on in 5min for the highway. Kinda shocked I haven't seen this more on 4runners and taco's.

There's a reason for this, it has to do with the shape of our sway bars and how tightly they hug the frame and suspension system. It makes just using links very difficult without added possibility of damage to the CV axle and/or suspension binding.

I'm currently working on an alternative and better explain the issue we have with disconnecting links in this thread; http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/138892-4th-gen-disconnecting-sway-bar-set-up.html

 

[ebg18t]

Mine stay off even when towing a trailer with a stiffer than stock suspension.

I may just have to pull them and see how it is. I have the 650# front (adjustable Fox) and the OME 895 rear (adj fox).

What rates are you running?

 

[CXS]

OME 884 Front Coil Springs, OME 895 Rear Coil Springs, OME 90000 Front Struts and OME 60004 Rear Shocks.

 

[ebg18t]

If I remove the rear bar do I need to worry about over-extending the rear brake lines?

 

[zopperman]

There's a reason for this, it has to do with the shape of our sway bars and how tightly they hug the frame and suspension system. It makes just using links very difficult without added possibility of damage to the CV axle and/or suspension binding.

I'm currently working on an alternative and better explain the issue we have with disconnecting links in this thread; http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/138892-4th-gen-disconnecting-sway-bar-set-up.html

Oh man, ask me all about this one. The shop didnt reconnect my link to the knuckle when they replaced my CV and it shredded the boot. I got 3 CVs in two days. :lmao:

What about a compromise, running extended links?

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Oh man, ask me all about this one. The shop didnt reconnect my link to the knuckle when they replaced my CV and it shredded the boot. I got 3 CVs in two days. :lmao:

What about a compromise, running extended links?

I've been thinking of making some extended links for the disconnecting set-up I have... I'm worried about geometry issues (if the link is too long and/or could increase the risk of binding) I haven't really tested it though. I think one or two people run extended links... but honestly I am not sure how much they benefit in the front if you have a lift kit since many come with a sway bar relocation spacer.

 

[zopperman]

I've been thinking of making some extended links for the disconnecting set-up I have... I'm worried about geometry issues (if the link is too long and/or could increase the risk of binding) I haven't really tested it though. I think one or two people run extended links... but honestly I am not sure how much they benefit in the front if you have a lift kit since many come with a sway bar relocation spacer.

Very true. I have the DS kit so the bar stays where it was and I did not think of that. For a good laugh:



I didn't have the nut and had to get home. It held up just fine!
I will be selling the duct-tape sway bar links for 35 dollars a piece :biggrin1:

 

[birdmann]

learn something new everyday! I ran My xj without sways. It had 4.5 inch lift and fox shocks. On road handling was horrible. Anyone on here ever think of using currie anti-rocks?