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Adding Rear sway bar

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Hiluxski, May 24, 2017.

  1. May 24, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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    Hiluxski

    Hiluxski [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Was wondering if anybody had a recommendation for adding a rear sway bar. It has the brackets on the frame already there .I don't know if there's a factory one or ?
    Thanks

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  2. May 24, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    Siblue

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    Hellwig makes a 2nd gen sway bar. Should apply to our trucks too.
     
  3. May 24, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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  4. May 24, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    Disregard 2nd gen comment. That link is for 3rd gen 2016-17 Hellwig P/N 7744
     
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  5. May 24, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    So excuse my newbness, do the Tacos not come with a rear sway bar from the factory, or just certain models?
     
  6. May 24, 2017 at 5:02 PM
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    Oreo Cat

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    I'm pretty sure no Tacoma does
     
  7. May 24, 2017 at 5:03 PM
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    Seems like a no brainer they would have them, but I might not be thinking about it correctly.
     
  8. May 24, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    stock Tacomas have no rear bar.

    Hellwig makes a 3 position bar for the rear of the 3rd gens.. i have it.

    it's awesome for on road use. suits me and my setup perfectly, would buy again.
     
  9. May 24, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    The only Tacoma that came with a rear sway bar from the factory is the X-Runner from the 2nd gen Tacomas.
     
  10. May 24, 2017 at 6:57 PM
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    Clay7160

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    Wonder if it would bolt up ? Is that where xrunner bolts up at ?
     
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    BTW I had a Hellwig rear sway bar on my truck prior to lifting it. Handles great in the twisty roads :thumbsup:
     
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    They actually have mounts welded on the axle for the X-Runner. You could fab up the mounts and use the sway bar.
     
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  13. May 24, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    I looked for the installation instructions for 7744 but they're not available. I'm wondering if the Hellwig sway bar uses those factory mounts on the frame.
     
  14. May 24, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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  16. May 24, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    Apparently my Google-fu is strong tonight, lol
     
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  17. May 24, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    My Hellwig is out for powder coat right now (TRD red). I'll post a pic once it's installed.
     
  18. May 24, 2017 at 11:51 PM
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  19. May 25, 2017 at 4:11 AM
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    Why would you want a sway bar on a Tacoma rear?
     
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  20. May 25, 2017 at 5:41 AM
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    Front hellwig sway bar,All pro sway bar end links, Fox 2.5 Resi Coilovers and Shocks, Fox 2.5 Hydraulic Bumpstops, Budbuilt Traction bar, Total Chaos UCAs w/ heim joints, Icon AAL, AFE Power Intake with dynamic scoop, URD spec U, URD short shifter, Flossy weighted shift knob, michelin tires, black badges, black tailgate letters, black grill with custom Diaz Fab Devil horn yota logo, retrofit/morimoto HID conversion, red interior LED lights, Pioneer head unit, kenwood excelon door speakers, 2 10" pioneer subs,
    SOS performance makes a great rear sway bar adapted from the S-Runner. Its made from an OEM Yota part just with different size end links. Fit and finish is great and handling is also very good
     

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