Hey I want to remove the sway bar on the front of my truck and was woundering if it really helps soften up the ride and flex? Also sense its not a race car how bad is it to just drive around town with it off all the time?

Thanks

 

ha, if its been asked, then search and you shall find. im feeling friendly.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f123...swaybar-91406/

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/b...waybar-105844/

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...removal-86292/

 

try not to make your thread title so ambiguous,. try and read the FAQ and rules.

 

Thanks for the links and sorry about the ambiguous title as you can see Im still trying to get used to the site and postings but thanks anyways

 

You probably won't notice much difference around town, unless you’re hard cornering. If you hit bumps straight on a sway bar has no effect on your ride. Both sides go up and down at the same time. However with a heavy vehicle, such as the 4Runner, it is a crucial piece of mechanics in emergency driving situations. I wouldn't recommend a permanent removal.

James Dean

 

I'l let you know soon, im ditchin mine when I put on my bj spacers.
The bushings are toast anyways, it just makes tons of noise.

 

Mine is off because the bolts holding the bushings to the frame broke off when removing the bar to replace my clutch. Haven't had the time or patience to address it. So, for several months now in every conceivable average driving situation I've noticed little difference. Initially, the vehicle did tend to lean a little more in hard turns, but good shocks and a rear suspension refurbishment took care of that. In emergency situations? Well, people drive too fast anyway. I just slow down. Besides....it's better on gas.

 

I have mine off. It doesn't seem to make a difference in ride, at least for me anyway. But then I have stiffer torsion bars. I also run my 32's at 25 psi all the time. And now my truck weighs a few pounds less.

 

I had mine off for about a week and really didnt like it on the street. Its just easy enough and well worth it to zip off the end links before you hit the trail. Thats what I do. My guess is that, depending on where you live, your stock endlinks and bushings have more than gone to crap. Do yourself a favor and get some $20.00 Autozone endlinks with the polyurethane bushings. Well worth the money and this will make it alot easier to remove them in the future.

 

Not "prolly". It is "probably".

 

You're prolly right.

 

I haven't had one for a year.. only gone about 13K and haven't flipped it yet . It's a little different but as long as you're not too crazy a driver you'll be fine. Oh, and it makes a ton of difference in flex: