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Knock Off TRD Swaybar Kits

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by wackyhacky, Jul 11, 2023.

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  1. Jul 11, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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    Same. Give it a try
     
    Taco-Spike, Jul 11, 2023
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  4. Jul 11, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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    For a potential $70 savings between this and the TRD it's worth a shot.
     
    Skaufma0, Jul 11, 2023
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  5. Jul 11, 2023 at 10:46 AM
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    OE TRD sway bar is not very good anyways. All the hardware already rusted in just a couple of years.

    Most likely Toyota outsources this sway bar to someone else, and someone else sells it debaged.
     
    vtl, Jul 11, 2023
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  6. Jul 11, 2023 at 1:04 PM
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    OE TRD sway bar rear and front for me. 5.5 years. They both look pretty much new and perform perfectly.
     
    TundraMcGov., Jul 11, 2023
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    Same here. I'd go with OE. For $70 I'd go with the bar I know went through QC and a proper heat treat and powder coat. But I see most knockoffs being abysmal impersonations made of chinesium and mouse farts instead of cheaper copies without a premium markup... Yep, can o worms...
     
    blenton, Jul 11, 2023
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  8. Jul 13, 2023 at 7:04 PM
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    Same for me.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2023 at 7:06 PM
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    For the price of these trucks, I don't half ass any mods with knockoff parts. Just my .02.
     
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  10. Jul 14, 2023 at 5:32 AM
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    Thanks for the input everyone!
     
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  11. Jul 14, 2023 at 7:11 AM
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    Double thanks to you man! Best price with shipping I have been able to find and less than getting from my local dealer for sure.
     
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  12. Jan 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM
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    Currently $182 vs $402 factory. Did you end up getting it?
     
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  13. Jan 12, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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    no, I didn’t. I got that OE one thru that BAM the guy mentioned above. $232 w/ shipping. If it’s really $402 now that is atrocious.
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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    is the sway bar worth it? I have on my wishlist
     
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  15. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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    Alot of them
    The rear sway bar is definitely a noticeable add on. It reduces body sway and makes the rear feel more planted.
     
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  17. Jan 12, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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    How are you guys getting the bar from BAM forn$225? It's sitting at $311.
    Screenshot_20240112_195539_DuckDuckGo.jpg
     
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  20. Jan 12, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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  22. Jan 13, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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    Can confirm that the knock off works well and the hardware fits seamlessly. Couldn't justify the crazy price of an OEM TRD, works just as great as the OEM bar. Protip - if you think you used enough grease between the bar and bushings, add more. No pictures unfortunately.
     
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    This one says it’s not compatible with a tow hitch. Can anyone confirm otherwise?
     
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  24. Jan 13, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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    Read the reviews and pic, some of them equipped with hitch
     
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    Saw that. Just curious if anyone on this board had done it.
     
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    Guess I’ll find out. Went ahead and bought it. Been needing and wanting one but couldn’t justify the $350-400 for the TRD one.
     
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    I think all tundras come with hitch no?
     
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  28. Jan 13, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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    I had my TRD bar power coated before install…because black is better! IMG_5771.jpg
     
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    Some lower end packages do not but probably not too many sold that way.
     
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    Thanks for you confirmation. I've ordered the knock off.
     
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