Pros and cons of a sway bar?

I recently lifted my truck 2 inches and I was wondering if I should get rid of my sway bar or keep it connected. What are the pros and cons of not having one.

 

Pro's better for actual Off Roading, Con's not a good idea if it is a daily driver and used back and forth on the highway and such

 

Off - better for off road. More body roll.
On - tighter control esp. in corners. Better control in aggressive maneuvering.

 

You will find lots of threads on this topic just by google searching tacomaworld.com sway bars
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I'll let you find the rest

 

If you remove it with your factory coilovers, yes, you will certainly notice a significant amount of body rolls especially around corners and also during sudden stops at high speeds.

HOWEVER, if you have good quality coilovers with stiffer spring rates, you will not notice a difference when removing the sway bar. When I installed IVD coilovers, I finally removed my sway bar permanently and did not notice a difference at all.

 

I have 5100 all around with 886 OME could

 

Yes?

But maybe no

 

5100 and eibachs... 5yrs
Still alive

 

Remove it you’ll have a better ride all around won’t be so bouncy on off camber roads. If you don’t like the way it drives slap it back on not to hard. If you tow frequently I’d suggest leaving it though. Took mine off after having my coil overs for 3 months an wish I had done it sooner.

 

I have 5100s with 885 coils - softer than your coils. Haven't had a sway on for a couple years. Happy with my decision.

 

Tempted. Not a daily driver. Maybe twice a week for local trips to the store. Bilstein 5100s and 887s. Feedback appreciated.

 

If you wheel it much, or very hard. Pull it and see what you think. If not. Leave it on.

 

always had this debate as well... maybe ill pull it someday

 

I did the 886 OME coils up front for to handle the added weight when i put the bumper and winch. As of right now they had a the lift kit on for about 1,000 miles and im very happy with it. The ride quality is amazing.

 

Pros:
More down travel
Front end feels softer
Weight reduction

Cons:
Body roll
Annoying to drive on freeway/at high speed
Taco lean

That being said mine is sitting in the garage and I’m ok with that

 

Proof that you have to try it to make your own opinions.

 

Just re-read it and I mixed myself up, @DrFunker agreed

 

very true! Well seems like I have a fun weekend project. Ill give it a week and see how i like it my drive to work is only 10 minutes so it shouldn't be that bad.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2Wq9va_cws what do you guys think?