Sway Bar Disconnects, Ideas?

drock2 · 07-12-2007, 01:18 PM

I'm interested in buying or building a set of sway bar disconnects for the rear of my 95 4Runner. Does anyone know of a company that sells them? Has anyone built them; could you give some info on what hardware you used? Thanks for the help.

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frodin1 · 07-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Uhm...... Yea, Wab fab sells em'? I think 4 crawler does too. Probably Wheelers, Sonoran steel. All you gotta do is search?

**waskillywabbit** · 07-12-2007, 02:49 PM

I do not have them on the website but I can make you some.

Email me.

Ric · 07-12-2007, 05:00 PM

I Highly recommend Wab Fab great product, great customer service, and a nice guy to boot.

drock2 · 07-16-2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

I do not have them on the website but I can make you some.

Email me.

Thanks for the price quote but I've decided to go cheap and build my own. I just purchased some hardware on McMaster Carr's website, only spent $50. Pics and a part list will be posted soon, if everything works out.

Tacoclimber · 07-16-2007, 02:11 PM

FWIW, "Cheap" and "durable" rarely go together in the world of 'wheeling...

...but hey, you never know...

dijlop · 07-16-2007, 02:45 PM

well shucks, if hes juts makin somethin thats gonna come off anyways, why not go cheap. thats like buyin a cheap wrapper for your ice cream. it doesnt matter, ur just takin it off and eatin the ice cream, not the wrapper.

hehehe. thats exactly whats happenin here.

drock2 · 07-16-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoclimber

FWIW, "Cheap" and "durable" rarely go together in the world of 'wheeling...

...but hey, you never know...

Point taken, but "cheap" doesn't always mean "crappy." If I spend a third the price of having someone else make it, I'd rather just take a chance. Homemade mods are sometimes way cool, anyways we'll see how it goes.

881stGenRunner · 07-16-2007, 03:44 PM

I know people say it isn't a good idea, but i dont run an Anti-Sway Bar at all. I know that it is a lifted truck and the CoG is higher, thus i don't drive like a maniac and take it easy. It is also very stable going down the interstate and if i need to swerve a little bit it isn't too bad, but can be a little hairy.

4Crawler · 07-16-2007, 04:00 PM

Some ideas on my web page as well:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/SwayBar.shtml

I recommend that folks first try manually disconnecting the sway bar off road and seeing if it makes a difference. Then if it does, try driving on the road with it disconnected and see if you notice any difference. Only in the case where it does make a difference on and off road should you consider disconnects and then only if you plan on using them frequently (like once a month or so).

drock2 · 07-22-2007, 05:40 PM

Finally some pics,

Here's the truck

And the disconnects, painted, mounted

Sorry for the blurriness, the picture was tough to take. In total I spent around $70. I'll post some comparative flex pics and stats soon.

TC4RNR · 07-26-2007, 12:36 PM

hey, Dominic

great looking stuff. my question is how hard for you to re-connect after wheel'n.

Kiff · 07-26-2007, 01:43 PM

does the disconnect just dangle while wheeling? what have you done for the front?

Kaydon · 07-26-2007, 02:15 PM

a cotter pin? o.O

norcalsvx · 07-26-2007, 04:47 PM

i like how mine handles with out any sway bars on it

excableguy · 07-26-2007, 05:38 PM

here's a little set I built for my old rig--probably dangerous as heck, but I had fun making them and they seemed to work quite well; kept them on my DD for probably 4 months before selling my 4runner.http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...2/100_0148.jpg

excableguy · 07-26-2007, 05:39 PM

here's another:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...2/100_0150.jpg

excableguy · 07-26-2007, 05:45 PM

broken link first time...
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...2/100_0148.jpg

07-12-2007, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
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dijlop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: fl Posts: 1,169	well shucks, if hes juts makin somethin thats gonna come off anyways, why not go cheap. thats like buyin a cheap wrapper for your ice cream. it doesnt matter, ur just takin it off and eatin the ice cream, not the wrapper. hehehe. thats exactly whats happenin here. __________________ Dead '94 2.4L 22re 2wd pu, k&n air filter, thrush glasspack, 4in over stock rear shackles, 1.5in ball joint spacers, 4in infinity reference dash speakers, pioneer head unit, 10in p2 sub, alpine amp. bed cap topper thingy. great for campin. Current-2004 toyota tacoma, 2wd, 3.4L, prerunner, e-locker, tow package, trd package, ext cab, alpine head unit, polk speakers all around, punch p2 10" run off a alpine mono amp, silver paint. ohhhh its purty...

07-16-2007, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	I know people say it isn't a good idea, but i dont run an Anti-Sway Bar at all. I know that it is a lifted truck and the CoG is higher, thus i don't drive like a maniac and take it easy. It is also very stable going down the interstate and if i need to swerve a little bit it isn't too bad, but can be a little hairy. __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

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4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,828	Some ideas on my web page as well: - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/SwayBar.shtml I recommend that folks first try manually disconnecting the sway bar off road and seeing if it makes a difference. Then if it does, try driving on the road with it disconnected and see if you notice any difference. Only in the case where it does make a difference on and off road should you consider disconnects and then only if you plan on using them frequently (like once a month or so). __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

07-12-2007, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,066	Uhm...... Yea, Wab fab sells em'? I think 4 crawler does too. Probably Wheelers, Sonoran steel. All you gotta do is search?

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Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	I Highly recommend Wab Fab great product, great customer service, and a nice guy to boot.

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drock2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Naperville, IL / Iowa City, IA Posts: 217	Finally some pics, Here's the truck And the disconnects, painted, mounted Sorry for the blurriness, the picture was tough to take. In total I spent around $70. I'll post some comparative flex pics and stats soon. __________________ 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 - Tjm Front Bumper, Kennesaw Mountain Accessory Rear Bumper, Downey Rear Coils and Torsion Bars (2" Lift), Rancho RS9000 Shocks w/ In Cab Kit, BF Goodrich 33"x10.5" MT's, K&N CAI, Magnaflow Muffler, Sony Xplod Head Unit, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Alpine 250W Amp and 10" Sub, Uniden CB, Hella FF300 Light Kit, Warn M8000 Winch, Surco Roof Rack, Aisin Manual Locking Hubs Dominic

07-26-2007, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
TC4RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: used to be so. cal. now Indy Posts: 643	hey, Dominic great looking stuff. my question is how hard for you to re-connect after wheel'n. __________________ http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...gca/agreed.jpg 94 4Runner, SR5 3.0V6, 4WD, 5spd: SOLD 99 4Runner, SR5, 3.4L 4WD, 5spd. LC80 wheels, SS 1.2 lift, Marlin 1200 Clutch, ARB front bumper, BruceTS rear bumper, roof busket, hitch mount tire carrier, Tundra Brakes, Brembo rotors, BudBuilt skid, Lightforce 240 Blitz, PiAA HID, Stubb's HD-SKO sliders. ScanGauge II 04 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD. 265/75/16 BFG KO, FJC coils and silver Bilstein shocks, Scion H/U.

07-26-2007, 04:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,132	i like how mine handles with out any sway bars on it __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

07-26-2007, 05:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
excableguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 149	here's a little set I built for my old rig--probably dangerous as heck, but I had fun making them and they seemed to work quite well; kept them on my DD for probably 4 months before selling my 4runner.http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...2/100_0148.jpg __________________ 1997 4Runner 3.4 Auto, 137k, Stock for now... SOLD1991 4Runner 3.0 Auto, 90k on motor, 170k on body 31x10.5x15 AT's, Stock Rims w/1.5" Wheel Spacers, 4.56 Gears Old Man Emu 901 Rear Coils, Monroe Shocks Custom Sway Bar Discos up front Aisin Manual Locking Hubs, New CV Axles, Roof Rack,Pioneer Head Unit, CB, K&N Drop In Filter/Drilled Air box, Rear Spoiler

07-26-2007, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
excableguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 149	here's another: http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...2/100_0150.jpg __________________ 1997 4Runner 3.4 Auto, 137k, Stock for now... SOLD1991 4Runner 3.0 Auto, 90k on motor, 170k on body 31x10.5x15 AT's, Stock Rims w/1.5" Wheel Spacers, 4.56 Gears Old Man Emu 901 Rear Coils, Monroe Shocks Custom Sway Bar Discos up front Aisin Manual Locking Hubs, New CV Axles, Roof Rack,Pioneer Head Unit, CB, K&N Drop In Filter/Drilled Air box, Rear Spoiler

07-26-2007, 05:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
excableguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 149	broken link first time... http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...2/100_0148.jpg __________________ 1997 4Runner 3.4 Auto, 137k, Stock for now... SOLD1991 4Runner 3.0 Auto, 90k on motor, 170k on body 31x10.5x15 AT's, Stock Rims w/1.5" Wheel Spacers, 4.56 Gears Old Man Emu 901 Rear Coils, Monroe Shocks Custom Sway Bar Discos up front Aisin Manual Locking Hubs, New CV Axles, Roof Rack,Pioneer Head Unit, CB, K&N Drop In Filter/Drilled Air box, Rear Spoiler

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