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Are TRD Sway bars on Platinum a good idea for towing?

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by Arniesea, Dec 13, 2018.

  1. Dec 13, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    Arniesea

    Arniesea [OP] New Member

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    I have a new to me 2017 Platinum CM that I bought as I plan to get a larger trailer. The trailer will still be light at 5500 GVW so I'm not worried about the Tundra hauling it. But I do wonder if it would be a good idea to add the TRD Sway bars for handling. It would then be more like the SR5 TRD Sport package, correct?

    Looking for anyone who has experience with this setup. Feedback is appreciated!
     
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  2. Dec 13, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    I have a 2010 Limited and added a Hellwig rear sway bar and wished I would have done it alot sooner.
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    Sway bars, either TRD or hellwig are a good idea for towing and over all ride quality will improve. You will be happy with your investment.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    doggiecareman

    doggiecareman YOLO / Best to do it with a Toyota

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    Personally I have one and think it's a great idea unless you are planning on spending a lot of time in axle deep mud and stumps.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    Crunch527

    Crunch527 Brute Force and Ignorance

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    I have TRD sway bars front and rear...made a huge difference. I also added "Sumo Springs". My truck is very stable and the handling is much improved over stock. My boat is 5-6000lbs. No sweat...truck rides level and handles great.
     
  6. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    831Tun

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    Good for towing, not so much for wheeling.
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. I appreciate it.

    I just got the Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch, now for the TRD Sway bars. by the way, here is a link to the Escape Trailer that is being custom built for me. Delivery end of April.

    http://escapetrailer.com/trailers/the-5-0-escape/
     
  8. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    Not that knowledgable on sway bars so I've been reading and what I've been reading is that RWDs use the front sway so what made you go for the rear?
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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    Steve Tundra

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    I added one to my platinum and noticed a huge difference when towing my trailer. I use to sway on the highway with a heavy load and now my truck can handle it much better
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    Tundra comes with a front sway bar standard, but none on the rear. TRD front bar is stiffer to reduce the body roll more than the stock one. But it does not do as much as the rear one does. The rear if you put one on you go from nothing specifically made to reduce roll to very little body roll. The effects are significant with just the rear one, it stabilizes the ride a ton and you are stuck to the road a lot more.
     
  11. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    Thank you very much sir!
     

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