TRD Pro Front Sway Bar Price Drop

Just an FYI for those looking to upgrade. This bar was about $480 with online dealer discount. It has been reduced to $268.13 at Lewis Toyota. I assume these are being more mass produced since it's the same bar on the sequoia pro.

Cheers

 

Got a part number to share?

 

TRD pro swaybar upgrade should be removing the sway bar.. it's for off road, right?

 

Yes, so you've got a stiffer swaybar to make up for softer shocks to improve on-road handling characteristics.

If I'm truly going offroad, I want to maximize independent wheel travel to maintain traction. The better offroad upgrade would be removing the swaybar.

 

Offroad enthusiasts have been doing it since swaybars on IFS existed. I think there are a few here who have removed their swaybar.

It's a tradeoff. Is the amount of downtravel you gain offroad in a few scenarios worth more than the added lean you'll get on road?

 

I did this on my '15 Wrangler. Removed the front sway bar and I loved it. I wasn't street racing it. Loved the way it drove on the street and did way better off road.

 

If you don't like it, you can always reinstall it.

 

I drive a pavement princess primarily through the city. I'll take the stiffer bar for sure.

 

That sounds awesome actually. I am not too far away. My only fear is I drive a 2wd . Not too confident in its abilities to handle the soft stuff. I would probably only drive it through that in the driest, stiffest parts if at all unfortunately. Hence why I stick to the pavement my friend.

 

Just unbolt the end links and take it out on the highway to see how it feels. When I lifted my Samurai, many years ago and put 32’s on it, I also did an engine swap so it was pretty easy to get that thing over 80 mph on the highway and it was pretty stable.

No sway bars but it did have leaf springs which probably stabilized it a bit. I was always a bit more cautious around high speed corners mainly because that thing was so narrow and tall. Also, the locker would unload occasionally which was fun!

If there was a sway bar disconnect kit that could be swapped, that would be good!

 

LOL, I could probably remove my sway bar too. If I want to drive in a spirited manner in the Black Hills we have a Chevrolet SS for that.

 

I removed the sway bar on my second gen Tacoma. It also had a 2" lift, so higher spring rate up front that helped mitigate added sway from the sway bar's removal. The ride quality is greatly improved both on and off road, but on road sway is obviously increased and very noticeable. I will say this... I personally would not remove the sway bar on my 3rd gen Tundra since I tow with it on a regular basis. I would also never consider or recommend doing so with otherwise factory suspension. Mainly because the spring rate is too soft for safe high speed maneuvering. Under normal conditions it would probably be just fine. During a situation on the highway that an unexpected emergency maneuver is required, it would have all the ingredients for a very bad outcome. I.E. roll over.

 

Can we confirm part numbers needed (for and and end links, I assume)?
Thank you.

 

Thinking about removing mine. The mall can get a bit difficult to maneuver in.

 

If anyone has removed or planning on removing sway bars I would be open to purchasing. Please send me a DM. Thanks!

 

Best thing I did on my F150 was add a Hellwig rear sway bar. This significantly improved the ride on road because it counteracted the stiffness of the front bar. The truck handles far better but is also much smoother over bumps because the front bar isnt running the show anymore. Pulling my trailer is far nicer with the rear bar.

Offroad, I will just pull one end link off the front bar. Takes about 3 minutes with an 18mm socket