sway bar

nick jackson · 10-15-2006, 10:56 PM

I recently purchased a 2000 ext cab 4wd v6. It runs well except has lots of body roll. A friend pointed out that it lacks a sway bar. Any suggestions on a sway bar brand that would work well to reduce the sway?

Thanks
Nick

twoarezee · 10-16-2006, 12:42 PM

helwig makes an awesome rear sway bar. i put one on and it was a night and day difference

khinanight · 11-06-2006, 09:54 PM

I have an ADDCO rear sway bar and one of the spring bolts broke off due to stress. Has anyone ever heard of that? Plus it is next to impossible to buy a square U-bolt. Anyone have any information on this? Thank you in advance!

TheMaster · 11-07-2006, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khinanight

I have an ADDCO rear sway bar and one of the spring bolts broke off due to stress. Has anyone ever heard of that? Plus it is next to impossible to buy a square U-bolt. Anyone have any information on this? Thank you in advance!

Square U bolt? No such animal! A lathe shop may be able to make one for you. However, you must factor in the tensile strength required for the application, which won’t be easy. Therefore, the proper way to resolve this matter is to take your problem back to ADDCO and have them solve it for you.

You could use a regular U bold and insert a pre drilled high tensile metal plate to form the square U. However, I'm confident the load bearing on the metal plate will cut into the U at the lowest stress points. Now that I’ve given this some thought, this is the very reason you don't find square U bolts. The 90 degree angle/joints makes them weak, unreliable and susceptible to split easily. The "home made" approach is not the advisable solution to your problem.

Moo

khinanight · 11-08-2006, 08:28 AM

I agree with you wholeheartedly. The U-bolts are squared off instead of the usual curved ones. A friend of mine called it a SPRING-bolt. It looks like Ill have to contact ADDCO. Thanks for the assist. Lmabert

flatboy · 11-15-2006, 09:12 PM

Hellwig for the rear
Addco for the front

khinanight · 11-16-2006, 08:50 AM

You reccommended Helwig for the rear. Are there any disadvantages on Helwig for the front?

flatboy · 11-20-2006, 10:40 AM

Noop, I just think the addco is a larger dia. bar but I can't relly remember for sure.

gegundez · 09-23-2007, 05:28 PM

Hellwig makes big diff. I used Eibach for many other apps, but Hellwig works fine.

SRFIVE · 10-20-2008, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khinanight

I have an ADDCO rear sway bar and one of the spring bolts broke off due to stress. Has anyone ever heard of that? Plus it is next to impossible to buy a square U-bolt. Anyone have any information on this? Thank you in advance!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMaster

Square U bolt? No such animal! A lathe shop may be able to make one for you. However, you must factor in the tensile strength required for the application, which won’t be easy. Therefore, the proper way to resolve this matter is to take your problem back to ADDCO and have them solve it for you.

You could use a regular U bold and insert a pre drilled high tensile metal plate to form the square U. However, I'm confident the load bearing on the metal plate will cut into the U at the lowest stress points. Now that I’ve given this some thought, this is the very reason you don't find square U bolts. The 90 degree angle/joints makes them weak, unreliable and susceptible to split easily. The "home made" approach is not the advisable solution to your problem.

Moo

I have (4) Square U-bolts that came off my '04 Tacoma DC, don't need them now since my AAL came with new ones. PM me if you still need them?

SRFIVE · 10-20-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatboy

Hellwig for the rear
Addco for the front

Have the ADDCO front, love it.
Do you have pics of the Hellwig installed on the rear?

jasonh · 10-20-2008, 10:55 AM

dont our truck already come with a front one?

RJSNoCal · 10-24-2008, 01:31 PM

I have an Addco for the rear of my '99; haven't installed it 'cuz it seems to be too freaking heavy. Any recommendations for a bar that's lighter in weight?

10-15-2006, 10:56 PM	#1
nick jackson Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #79 Posts: 1	sway bar I recently purchased a 2000 ext cab 4wd v6. It runs well except has lots of body roll. A friend pointed out that it lacks a sway bar. Any suggestions on a sway bar brand that would work well to reduce the sway? Thanks Nick

11-16-2006, 08:50 AM	#7
khinanight Junior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #177 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	Helwig sway bars You reccommended Helwig for the rear. Are there any disadvantages on Helwig for the front?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Is it worth it to take off the sway bars for more articulation?	ERdept	Off-Roading & Trails	9	11-08-2007 05:24 PM

10-16-2006, 12:42 PM	#2
twoarezee Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #20 Location: esco, ca Age: 23 Posts: 287 00 Dropped Mini 2000 Regular Cab Manual 2rz-fe rims,tires,3"/6" drop, 4x4 front end, 01 tails and corners, prerunner buckets,tenzo r steering wheel w/ momo hub, b&m shifterw/ jdm trd knob, alpine system, tint, 3 3/4" autometer tach, jardine cat back, k&n, debaged, hellwig rear sway bar, kyb monomax shocks, tundra v8 oil filter w/ mobil 1 in ever	helwig makes an awesome rear sway bar. i put one on and it was a night and day difference

11-06-2006, 09:54 PM	#3
khinanight Junior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #177 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	I have an ADDCO rear sway bar and one of the spring bolts broke off due to stress. Has anyone ever heard of that? Plus it is next to impossible to buy a square U-bolt. Anyone have any information on this? Thank you in advance!

11-08-2006, 08:28 AM	#5
khinanight Junior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #177 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	I agree with you wholeheartedly. The U-bolts are squared off instead of the usual curved ones. A friend of mine called it a SPRING-bolt. It looks like Ill have to contact ADDCO. Thanks for the assist. Lmabert

11-15-2006, 09:12 PM	#6
flatboy Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #37 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 19	Hellwig for the rear Addco for the front

11-20-2006, 10:40 AM	#8
flatboy Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #37 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 19	Noop, I just think the addco is a larger dia. bar but I can't relly remember for sure.

09-23-2007, 05:28 PM	#9
gegundez Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2778 Location: Miami, FL Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 89 07 TRD Prerunner Dcab 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Overpriced stereo and alarm. MBRP Dual Exhaust.	Hellwig makes big diff. I used Eibach for many other apps, but Hellwig works fine.

10-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#12
jasonh tossed salad anyone? Joined: Nov 2007, #3602 Location: Dallas, Tx. Age: 30 Posts: 222 2007 Pre Runner SR5 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 l	dont our truck already come with a front one?

10-24-2008, 01:31 PM	#13
RJSNoCal Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10218 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 2 Prerunner 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 TRD high-flow air filter Alpine CDA 9883 CD receiver	I have an Addco for the rear of my '99; haven't installed it 'cuz it seems to be too freaking heavy. Any recommendations for a bar that's lighter in weight?