1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Strut and sway bar bushings?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by WolfSloth, Jan 17, 2024.

  1. Jan 17, 2024 at 11:42 PM
    #1
    WolfSloth

    WolfSloth [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2023
    Member:
    #439918
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    Hey guys wondering if y’all suggest changing out anything else. Kind of a novice when it comes to car mechanics. have a 2000 2wd 5 lug 2.4 single cab. Working on suspension cause I’m moving across the country and bringing a trailer and also want to make sure it won’t be bouncing around like it has been since it rains way more where I’m moving to.

    I bought:
    Front lower control arm driver rk642949
    Front lower control arm passenger rk642948
    Front left upper control arm rk623055
    Front right upper control arm rk623054

    OEM upper ball joints
    Steering tie rod ends
    New struts for front and back

    Should I get bushings for strut bar and sway bar? Saw some people did that

    going to take it to a pro

     
  2. Jan 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM
    #2
    Chuy

    Chuy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2008
    Member:
    #8328
    Messages:
    4,087
    Gender:
    Male
    Lakeside, CA
    Vehicle:
    07 V6 DCLB 4X4 Sport
    Silver Taco
    Get new bushings/links if you need them. Inspect them for wear/tear. You can check utube videos on how to check them. They are not crucial in your trip. The sway bar only functions on turns - the faster/harder you drive into a turn the more they work to prevent sway. Also, when you react suddenly to avoid an obstacle. When you tow you drive slower, the sway bar works the least. On straightaways, it has nothing to do with trailer stability. To maintain trailer stability, you need a hitch distribution bar. Other areas to focus when towing long distance is engine and ATF cooling. Consider adding a transmission cooler if truck has an automatic. Check brakes on the car and trailer if it has them.
     
    WolfSloth[OP] likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top