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Swaybar end link advice request

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MannFrank86, May 15, 2024.

  1. May 15, 2024 at 6:51 AM
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    MannFrank86

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    Hello. 2001 sequoia limited 4x4, no lift, just eliminated rake, slightly larger than stock tires. I’m finishing up replacing the struts, coils, springs and shocks all the way around. The sway bar end links aren’t totally gone but long in the tooth so I added them to my list of parts to replace. Before I just go with OEM, I wanted some feedback.
    I don’t rockcrawl or do any hardcore off-roading, just blm/washboard roads and some mild offroading on trails.
    Would I benefit from a beefier swaybar end link like suspension maxx for a stock lift or will Toyotas links work for me? I like the beefier design of the suspension maxx sbel but if it’s wasted on me and my application, I’ll get OEM. Thanks for the advice.
     
  2. May 15, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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    How did you "eliminate rake"? If you raised the front, then the Suspension Maxx would work great.
     
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    The front shocks are adjustable so I set them at 1” if memory serves.

    Are the maxx links lost on me and my application? Like having a 6” lift to go to the mall. lol.
     
  4. May 15, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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    Any lift in the front changes the angle of the sway bar and puts additional stress on the sway bar bushings. You can run factory, but they will wear out faster. I did add some washers under the bushings on my factory one and it worked fine for a while Another member here sold me some SM links they weren't using, so I swapped them out.
     
  5. May 15, 2024 at 7:13 AM
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    Factory angle with front lift. Note the angle causing the bushings to smush out.
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    New bushings and my home brewed washer mod to correct the angles

    IMG_6238.jpg

    SM links. Super boss in gold

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    Pictures are worth a thousand words. Thank you for posting those.
     

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