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Sway bar with lift?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ejewels, Nov 17, 2018.

  1. Nov 17, 2018 at 6:50 AM
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    ejewels

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    Hey guys, installing a lift today? Leave sway bar in or no?
     
  2. Nov 17, 2018 at 6:59 AM
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    Opinions vary. I recommend trying it with and without and see which you prefer. It really depends on how much off road vs on road etc you do.
     
  3. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    Do you have a relocation bracket for it? If not, then you’ll most likely be removing the sway bar today.
     
  4. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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    I don’t. Can I install just keeping the sway in as stock? I’m installing 6112s and JBA UCAs.
     
  5. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    Pavement princess or frequent off roader? (more than dirt/gravel trails)

    Pavement = on, off road = off
     
  6. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    @ejewels I have a sway bar relocation kit if you need it in the future
     
  7. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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    unless your offroading all the time, get the re-locator kit and leave it on
     
  8. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:43 AM
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    Only one way to find out. ;)

    This is not a show stopper for your lift. If it doesn’t work without the relocator and you want to keep using it, just remove the sway bar and get a kit and reinstall it later. It’s not a major job.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:46 AM
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    Yeah installer is saying we’ll know once put on. Said it might rub the CV. What do most do on here? It’s a DD and only mild off road so kinda want to keep it
     
  10. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:49 AM
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    I have mine on for now... we’ll see if I keep it or not.
     
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    Who makes a relocation kit?
     
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    Don’t think you can do that on these trucks. It’ll tear up the cv boots iirc
     
  14. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    Lots do. It’s really just a small spacer that moves the sway bar forward about 1/4 of an inch.

    Try @HeadStrong Off-Road
     
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  15. Nov 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    You can't leave it hanging like a Jeep but if you have an aftermarket skid plate instead of the factory splash guard masquerading as a skid plate you can slide the sway bar right out after removing the two end links and 4 bolts for the brackets. Carry a battery powered impact and it becomes a 1 minute job.
     
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    More important would be what springs are you running with the lift as far as if you want to remove the sway bar.
     
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  17. Nov 17, 2018 at 8:09 AM
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    I was thinking you could rotate it up and out of the way and tie it off, but I just looked and it doesn't look like it would clear everything to do that.
     
  18. Nov 17, 2018 at 8:09 AM
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  19. Nov 17, 2018 at 8:11 AM
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    So using the Toyota stock springs with those shocks?
     
  20. Nov 17, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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