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TUNDRA 2021 TRD FRONT SWAY BAR INSTALL

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by steve_liebchen, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:50 AM
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    steve_liebchen

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    Went ahead and replaced the OEM front sway bar with the TRD one. It does make a considerable difference in terms of the handling and steering, more precise. Definitely cured the softness in the front going over bumps. I had hesitated due to people saying they had problems with the skid plate removal and reinstallation, but found that very easy to do once I understood how the plate hangs from the frame- there are 2 hooks that go in the oval slots in the frame- then slide the skid plate to the passenger side and to the rear- no problems! What to do with the OEM sway bar- is there any demand for them?
     
  2. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    How would you describe the incremental improvement from adding the FSB after the RSB (assumed by looking at the mods in your signature)?
     
  3. Feb 24, 2021 at 1:01 PM
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    it is a big difference in the front, and one that is more noticeable than the RSB, since the front stiffens the handling that you feel every time you drive it and steer. The rear sway bar is a big improvement but mostly noticeable when cornering
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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    Thank you! looks like an FSB is on the docket!
     
  5. Feb 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    I had a lot of problems with creaking when I removed the skid plate to install the front sway bar and after reinstalling the skid plate. After the creaking sounds were driving me nuts when I was turning, I followed the advice on these forums and added some rubber and vinyl washers to the bolts on the skid plate which made the sounds go away. I did notice a slight improvement with the front sway bar although I was probably more into the cool factor in seeing the red sway bar behind the front tires now. :)
     
  6. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:01 PM
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    Damn, you had a full skid plate on yours? My 2020 DC SR5 didn't come with one. I have an RCI now, as of yesterday. Now just waiting for my DE skid to arrive.
     
  7. Feb 25, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    This is really surprising to hear...I would have thought the rear makes the most difference as there’s not one stock, whereas the front is just stiffening up the stock one.

    Ride and handling characteristics are so subjective. When doing my test drives I really liked the sport. After getting used to driving my stock 1794 and then adding the rear sway bar, I can’t even tell how different my ride is from the Sport. That red peeking out from the front would look good though...

    I’m somewhat turned off by the fact that they seem to get scratched up pretty bad in shipping.
     

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