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Old 06-13-2006, 09:46 AM
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i broke 2 of the 4 bolts that hold the sway bar to the frame. one on each side broke off infront of the sway bar. the head just snapped right off and left the threads in the frame. doesnt look like i can get them out. do i really need the sway bar? if so how the heck am i going to get there bolts out.?! 95 4runner wiht the 3.0v6
Old 06-13-2006, 10:32 AM
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Did you break them while trying to remove them or were you wheeling hard or something?
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Ditch it. I took mine off and I dont even notice a differnce. Let me add though I have bigger torsion bars.
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get a puller from your local store... all you need to do is drill a small pilot hole in the center of the bolt, screw in the puller and back it out. but you dont really need the "anti-sway bar" all it does is prevent excess body roll in hard cornering. i know alot of guys here dont use them and have no problems so its just up to you
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I pulled the one on my truck after i bent it offroad when i got hung on it.

didnt notice any diffrence.

(i also have larger than stock torsion bars)
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well i got a pair of downey torsion bars on the way with some hd coils so i am going to try and ditch the bar. i just didnt know if it helped hold in an alignment or anything thanks for all your tips. i broke the 2 bolts taking it off by the way same bolt just on different sides

hey 95runnersr5 couldnt help but notice your exhaust setup im looking in to doing some minor adjustments to my exhaust if you could post some information on your exhaust im really interested thanks for all your suggestions
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my sway bar is on but disconnected. i know it leans when i corner but i'm also 6" higher than the truck came so im sur ethat plays a role

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Old 06-13-2006, 01:37 PM
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i guess i wasnt doing it right, i only broke one bolt! mines been off for a little over a month now, no appriciable difference around town or on the highway. hauled a camper trailer this past weekend to go wheeling and everything was fine.

ditch it.

lee
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