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Does having the sway bar removed have an adverse effect on tire wear?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by IwasDacapsterAz, Jan 28, 2019.

  1. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    IwasDacapsterAz

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    More than normal anyway?
     
  2. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    mine hasn’t. not that I’ve noticed anyway... I keep a pretty close eye on my tire wear.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    sway bar has zero effect on tire wear unless it is in poor repair. Once removed, only effect it will have is your truck will roll into and out of cornering with more pitch and may have a small effect on tire wear, but that is also driving habit
     
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    No, but it may have an adverse effect on your state of being alive.
     
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    It's a truck not a sports car
     
  6. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    Mines been off for 2 years, no odd tire wear.
     
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    Thanks for all the replies )
     
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    Removing swaybar might cause this.

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  9. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    Sway bars are just for handling and body roll, doesn't affect tire wear.

    I just hate off ramps without them, but it has pros and cons.
     
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    A lot of stuff might cause that.
     
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    A diff drop?
     
  12. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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    If a tire can be made to withstand high mileage from the manufacturer (upward of 80K miles), I don't see a sway bar removal causing any significant wear just based on the nature of how a swap bar works. Now... if you have alignment issues or incorrect tire pressures or hell, just love to smoke your treads with a high speed burn out - then yes, these can contribute premature wear.
     
  13. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    No one the tire wear. As for handling lac if a swaybar will allow more roll on corners. It will also allow your independent suspension to function independently which on rough terrain is what you want. I have no swaybar on my Taco with one 885 up front and Dakars on the back and you would never know the bars are gonna on the road. It feels very stable.
     
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  14. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    IwasDacapsterAz

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    Yep , And I rock An awesome set of Firestone tires I took off my old Ford Explorer.
     
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    It's a proven fact that your tires will last longer with the swaybar removed.











    Because you'll end up on your roof in a ditch. :stirthepot:
     
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