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What’s The Best Front Sway Bar?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by trdprobped17, Jul 28, 2018.

  1. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    Can anyone tell me what’s the best bang for the buck front sway bar for 3rd Gen CM? I’ve read so many different posts on here and other forums, but no one seems to be totally sold or convinced that the TRD sway bar or any other is the best. What are you all running? Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    Stock here, but I'm seeing lots of others buying the TRD one
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    If my memory serves me well, I thought I saw a post on here that claimed that the TRD didn’t make much of a difference?
     
  4. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    I saw on here someone said it's a bit beefier than stock one we have, I painted mine :rofl:
     
  5. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:So, you actually removed it, painted it, then reinstalled it?:rofl::rofl:
     
  6. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    :anonymous: :spy: :bikewheelie2:
     
  7. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    not much gain swapping the front vs adding the rear imo.
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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  9. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    I already did the rear, but am still looking to improve the handling in the front. Do you have both front and rear trd?
     
  10. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    Have had mine on for 3 weeks now and much better feel overall alos having the rear it all just goes together very well....have no regrets buying it.....TRD is much heavier than stock

    20180715_061126.jpg
     
  11. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    the only thing i like on the trd sport is the round eyes so it clears bigger coilovers. I grinded the ones on my stock front sway bar to achieve the same result. ymmv
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    You are funny.
     
  13. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:17 PM
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    I'm not using a front sway bar but I'm pretty sure the Sequoia front bar is thicker than the Tundra's.
     
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  14. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:17 PM
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    So I've been told :rofl: :fistbump:
     
  15. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    @lionix show that guy about those brackets
     
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    Good to know. The price for the front has fallen since they first came out. So, I’m swinging that way now.
     
  17. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    :rofl::rofl:Did it work just as well?
     
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    I see. I’ve heard that as well.
     
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    Will do.
     
  20. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:52 PM
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    None. 20180618_115941.jpg
     
  21. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:54 PM
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    Interesting. Thanks for the photo.
     
  22. Jul 28, 2018 at 10:05 PM
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    My truck handles much better with both front and rear TRD sway bars.
     
  23. Jul 28, 2018 at 10:07 PM
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    Thanks for the info. I’m completing my purchase of the front swaybar right this minute with Toyota of Cool Springs online.
     
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    You won't be disappointed. It's the best mod to-date for me.
     
  25. Jul 28, 2018 at 10:22 PM
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    Let me know if ya need better ones
     
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    I am sure I will be pleased with it. The order has already been placed with Roman. Thanks again.
     
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    You bet! :cheers:
     
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    No sway bars are better, making it a true independent front suspension, it rides so much better when going on any rough surface, bumps or potholes. I had both front and rear sway bars until I fell in love with speeding offroad, I took them handcuffs off my truck.
     
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