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Sway bar disconnect?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MY_3RD_GEN, Sep 12, 2023.

  1. Sep 12, 2023 at 5:23 PM
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    MY_3RD_GEN

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    Just looking for some advice, I just installed a bds 6” lift with fox front coil overs and 35s 5:29 gears are done and front locker, should I remove the sway bar and links?
     
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    Welcome to Tacomaworld. Im going to assume, and correct me if I’m wrong, that your truck will be 99.9% street driven due to going with a 6” lift, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Because of the higher center of gravity, I would absolutely leave my swaybar on.

    If you really wanted to, you could take it off and drive around and see if you’re comfortable with the amount of body roll without it.
     
  4. Sep 12, 2023 at 5:39 PM
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    Wrong I off road all the time and have had no issues with higher centre of gravity, just want more articulation, and if disconnecting the sway bar would interfere with that lift
     
  5. Sep 12, 2023 at 5:50 PM
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    Makes sense tho, on the road would probably suck with no sway bar, maybe just get better links
     
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    Lol, definitely don’t want to rollover, any recommendations for good sway bar links and where to get them
     
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    More articulation with 6” lift?
     
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    You can always use a little more
     
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    The yet to be released Apex Designs disconnects look like the only properly engineered setup for our trucks.
     
  14. Sep 12, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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    More articulation? Just curious, how did you determine you’ve got more articulation than stock?
     
  17. Sep 12, 2023 at 6:55 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

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    One huge advantage that isnt talked about is not jolting the opposite wheel when hitting a rut. Especially at speed.

    I run no sway bars on offroad trips simply for comfort on the faster trails.
     
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  19. Sep 12, 2023 at 7:01 PM
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    I agree. I regret not removing my sway bar sooner.
     
  20. Sep 12, 2023 at 7:08 PM
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    Well I don’t 3 wheel anymore so wouldn’t that mean more articulation
     

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