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Off-roading with a sway bar?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Borgs, Apr 7, 2017.

  1. Apr 7, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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    Borgs

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    Will I destroy my new truck? I doubt it - and I am not going to be climbing rocks, just some mud, rough-plowed fields and some wooded terrain - but just want to have the benefit of hearing from all you.
     
  2. Apr 7, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Should be fine if not difficult terrain. From what I've read on this forum, it does minimize your suspension's travel a bit. But based on your description of roads you'll take, I believe you'll be just fine. Experts will chime in soon . . .
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2017 at 2:16 PM
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    I know I can just take it off too if absolutely necessary.
     
  4. Apr 7, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    040Tundra

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    If it were my sway bar I would take it off before any 4x4ing. My .02
     
  5. Apr 7, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Take it all off woooohooo!!! Van Halen "Dirty Movies" yeah take off put on
     
  6. Apr 7, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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    Is anyone aware of any speed disconnects? Not that it is terribly time-consuming to take off a few bolts.
     
  7. Apr 7, 2017 at 3:55 PM
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    I don't think it would hurt if you weren't doing anything that's considered "wheeling"

    Sounds about what I do every once in a while on hunting trips. (I don't have one but if I did, I wouldn't worry too much about it)

    Not sure which sway bar has a quick disconnect but I know TRD doesn't.
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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    Yeah. should be fine. What you describe is exactly the kind of "wheeling" I (and I dare say many of us) do. When you start wanting to hang a wheel, then yeah, definitely should unbolt it.
     
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  10. Apr 7, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    Nope! I never got around to installing my rear bar and then I eventually sold it, haha. I took my front off a long time ago, too.
     

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