Hey guys, while swapping out my shocks I noticed my endlinks were dead so bought some new ones that came with polyurethane bushings. The issue I'm running into though is that the bolt will not stick out enough for me to put the nut in. Is this because I have a thicker bar? I can't seem to find a way to compress them enough, any tips?
Swaybar endlinks on ADDCO swaybar
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T4topher
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Not sure if you have a bandsaw or hacksaw but maybe slice off a 1/8” or 1/4” off the poly bushings. Either that or get different end links and return those if possible.
Was thinking of doing this but wasn't sure if it was safe or not.
phattyduck
Elite Member
The Addco front bar is MUCH thicker at the endlink attachment point, yes. So that is likely your issue. Maybe end links with a longer stud will work.
Just be careful if you go offroad...
-Charlie
Just be careful if you go offroad...
-Charlie
The Addco front bar is MUCH thicker at the endlink attachment point, yes. So that is likely your issue. Maybe end links with a longer stud will work.
Just be careful if you go offroad...
-Charlie
I've never gone off-roading really but people disconnect their endlinks when they go offroading don't they? What's everyone's go to method to disconnect them out in the field? I get the feeling these would be a pain to remove and re-attach out on the road due to the lack of initial thread.
Devbot
New member
Quick discos, or just take it off at home. Many of us don't run a front sway bar ever, on or off road.
phattyduck
Elite Member
I have an Addco front with quick disconnects that have been strapped up and out of the way for ~2 years or more now...
Like Devbot said, you disconnect and reconnect at home. You need a flat surface or jacks to align things so they are unloaded when you do the connect/disconnect.
-Charlie
gamefreakgc
Elite Member
Sort of on-topic, how do you all like the Addco sway bars? They have been on my radar for years. I also don't off-road beyond simple forestry roads for camping and hiking. Worth the trouble or just keep the stock bars?
When I originally installed them, they were a bit of a hassle, always having the nuts fall off. That hasn't happened since I found out about locking nuts and washers but I believe it's still loose enough for the bar to thunk every so often.
Here's the thing though, from what I've read on the matter, if you disconnect one endlink you basically disabled the bar. While working underneath the car one day I noticed that my endlink had snapped and it was rusty at the end leading me to believe it'd been like that for a while but I never noticed it. If I never noticed it I think it's benefits might just be in my head lol
Make sure that if you do buy the bar it comes with it's bushings and mounts, they're a pain to source otherwise and make sure you lube it up.
phattyduck
Elite Member
They definitely make a difference in handling, and for your specific use case, might be a good upgrade. If you are only 'soft-roading' they won't hinder performance on dirt - but they will make corners on the street much nicer.
Toyota 4Runner Handling Modifications Addco Sway Roll Bars
Maybe I should take my front bar off - I'll be driving up through the Sacramento area in August... :zoom:
-Charlie
gamefreakgc
Elite Member
Don't say that I don't need to spend any more money!!
I think I'll put it a little higher on the upgrade list then. Took me about 3 years to save enough for the re-gear so this'd still be a way off as I need new tires this year and those ain't getting any cheaper.
For anyone who comes accross this thread in the future with the same question, it looks like the 2nd gen REAR endlinks are longer than our 3rd gen FRONT ones and are compatible according to this video: Lifted 3rd Gen 4Runner | Sway Bar End Link Options - YouTube
