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Anyone in the Lehigh valley area of Pennsylvania know of a place to install sway bar

Discussion in 'North East U.S.' started by Lunercrab, Jul 7, 2021.

  1. Jul 7, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    Lunercrab

    Lunercrab [OP] New Member

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    So I'm not an idiot and I know sway bars are probably like the easiest thing to install. Only problem is is I really don't have access to decent tools or a garage all I really have access to is like a city street. So I was curious if there's anybody in the Allentown Bethlehem or Easton area that knows of a shop that won't charge me a crap ton to install it
     
  2. Jul 7, 2021 at 9:43 AM
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    any shop can install one, quite simple. Any dealer or independent shop, maybe the same place you get oil changes and service?
     
  3. Jul 7, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    Yeah but even some of these guys are like quoting me 2hr time. It shouldn't take 2 hours at least I don't think so
     
  4. Jul 7, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    Nope, took me maybe 40 to 45 minutes, doing it alone in my driveway. But even paying 2 hours labor, what is that maybe $200 to 230 to install? If you can't do it yourself just pay the fee and it will be done. It is a very worthwhile upgrade.
     
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  5. Jul 7, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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    I'm assuming rear sway bar? Do you not want to install it, yourself? Becacuse honestly, OP, you can do it. Go to your local auto parts store and rent the tools from them (its usually free and they'll have everything you need). Park your truck in a quiet corner of the parking lot and install yourself. Spinning a wrench is a great confidence booster. Good luck!
     
  6. Jul 7, 2021 at 10:11 AM
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    The only thing I might have issues with is the two factory bed bolts. I don't think my impact wrench will get them off. Yes rear sway bar. But yeah you're right I can probably rent a breaker bar or something. I'd rather not take off the tires.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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    No removing of tires and no removing of bed bolts. At least not on my 2016 for the TRD pro sway bar. You got this!
     
  8. Jul 7, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Lol I used to do a lot of stuff to my first Tacoma like installed the hitch, factory alarm and other stuff. I used to love working on vehicles bc it gives you a sense of pride doing it yourself. I think I just got lazy
     
  9. Jul 7, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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  10. Jul 7, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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    Ok I'm so confused it must be different for the older trucks bc I watched this video here and the install is completely different?

    https://youtu.be/ay3bHsCiaG8
     
  11. Jul 7, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    this one is tundradude talking, no install shown just the bar installed in final end pic. Process is the same regardless and the TRD bar fits 2007 and up.

    But really, if you are not confident doing the install just spend the $200 for labor and have it done, and enjoy the new and better handling.
     
  12. Jul 7, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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    But the video you showed me had the end links under the truck. I reupload the video I watched and the end links were in the wheel well
     
  13. Jul 7, 2021 at 1:57 PM
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    Nevermind I'm an idiot I didn't realize there's two ways to access the same bolt
     
  14. Jul 7, 2021 at 2:23 PM
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    Autozone lends tools for free.
     
  15. Jul 7, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    I would help u install it, but I’m on the west coast
     
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  16. Jul 28, 2021 at 9:23 PM
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  17. Jul 29, 2021 at 12:18 PM
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    Haven't tried yet. Been working on other stuff. I know I can do it just wish I had a better area to work in then a city street lol
     
  18. Oct 29, 2022 at 7:13 PM
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    Did you ever get it installed ? I'm in the Lehigh valley
     
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