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Is this a factory sway bar?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by CCE525, Aug 2, 2023.

  1. Aug 2, 2023 at 7:34 AM
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    CCE525

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    Was driving and sounded like the whole rear end was coming out !

    found a missing bushing causing hall the racket but can’t seem to find parts.

    Is this some type of towing add on??

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  2. Aug 2, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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    Jack McCarthy

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    There's a TRD rear sway bar which I thought was a dealer add-on, but I don't think that's it. Nothing from the factory I recall.
     
  3. Aug 2, 2023 at 7:51 AM
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    Im guessing hellwig? The gen 2 model has adjustable mounts like that one
     
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    That's probably a Hellwig rear swaybar.
     
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    The bushings in them are rather generic. Take on into your LAPS and see if they have a fit for it.
     
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    Yes, that is identical to my Hellwig rear sway bar I installed 5 years ago. When first installing, I accidentally mixed up the bushings and couldn't get them out. I contacted Hellwig and they sent me replacement bushings, I think for free or I just paid shipping. It would be worth reaching out to Hellwig to get replacements.
     
  8. Aug 2, 2023 at 8:48 AM
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    Wow, thank you all for the quick and amazing info!!

    I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this group.

    If the bolts actually come out I’ll try to get bushings from them …if not I’ll scrap it.
     
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    If getting rid of the bar, I definitely recommend trying to resell it first. I paid around $350 new for mine, and I can only imagine they have gone up in price. Might be worth trying to get some cash for it if you do decide to sell.
     
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    Just noticed the price. I plan to try and keep it now that I know who to get parts from.
    Thanks again to everyone, truly grateful
     
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    You could also pull the bushing from the other side and try to find a match. I would replace all of them in the sway bar setup if it were me.
     
  12. Aug 2, 2023 at 9:26 AM
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    That’s my plan. Will see what the MFR says and let everyone know.
     
  13. Aug 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM
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    Keep the rear bar, for the love of God. Having a rear sway bar is a night and day difference in on-road handling in these trucks. It's surprising they didn't come from the factory with them.
     
  14. Aug 2, 2023 at 1:25 PM
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    Hellwig is fantastic! They’re sending out a bushing kit for no charge.
    Thank you all again for the help
     

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