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Sway Bar Removal... Spindle Question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chunk, Jan 14, 2019.

  1. Jan 14, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk [OP] I smell Ice Cream!

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    Ok, so I removed the sway bar...
    :crapstorm:

    The REAL question is... and excuse my ignorance but, should I rebolt to re-enforce the factory spindle!?!

    By rebolt is stick a bolt in the newly vacanted hole?!

    Just a thought I had after the fact and couldn’t find anything in searching but maybe my skills just suck!

    What did you do after you removed the sway and for everyone else see the crap storm umbrella above!
     
  2. Jan 14, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    ktmrdr

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    I did. Not sure if it helped with strength but bolts are cheap.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    Ronzio

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    I would leave the bolt out so it doesn’t seize in the hole...or be beyond use because of corrosion. As far as the sway bar goes its there to help minimize body roll and keep as much of the tire tread in contact with the ground while turning the wheel at speed...as long as you understand the characteristics of understeer and oversteer should be no issue with leaving the sway bar in the garage.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk [OP] I smell Ice Cream!

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    Thanks for the input
    Thanks for the input! Yea it’s cheap was just curious! Looks like it’s a trip to Tractor Supply for some boltage!
     
  5. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk [OP] I smell Ice Cream!

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    Understand the mechanics and concepts of the swap bar, just not up on the gaping hole in the spindle!
     

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