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Help. Removing sway bar.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tjpratt, Mar 17, 2019.

  1. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:36 AM
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    tjpratt

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    What's the trick to get the sway bar out without cutting it?

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  2. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    Skydvrr

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    Please use a jackstand on that passengers side. Please!
     
  3. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    Remove skid/splash plate. Unbolt the two mounts and two end links. I can’t imagine why cutting it would be thought of as an option.
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    As alluded too its 2 bolts I think and then you have to move it down/up at a certain angle to get it out. DO NOT CUT IT.
     
  5. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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    OMG this ^^^ just saw the stack of wood and jack stand only supporting the drivers side, thats some sketchy sh*t I wouldnt feel comfortable climbing up under there.
     
  6. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:46 AM
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    Lawfarin

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    Nothing like laying under there with a suicide jack. That shit is sketchy as hell
     
  7. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    I see we have another jenga player here.:anonymous:
    Jack stands harbor freight like 20 bucks.
    Dont cut as mentioned.
     
  8. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:53 AM
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    ferntr33

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    If you have the front skid I unbolted the two braces as well. That way it dropped out. Not sure what SR or sport comes with.
     
  9. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    911 WHAT'S YOUR EMERGENCY?
    WIFE-MY HUSBAND IS TRAPPED UNDER HIS TRUCK IT'S CRUSHING HIM!
    911- WAS HE USING PROPER JACK STANDS?
    WIFE-HE TRIED TO USE BLOCKS OF WOOD AND A JACK STAND AND A HI-LIFT JACK ON THE OTHER SIDE!
    911- OKAY YOU TELL JOE-BOB TO HANG ON AND WILL GET SOME HELP TO YOU!
     
  10. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    There's a Jack stand under the driver side.
    Just wanted to know what I was missing with sway bar removal.
     
  11. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    I've got 4.
    This is the reason I never post for help.
     
  12. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    Yikes and is that jack holding the steps!?
     
  13. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    It's holding the sliders. And they're fine.
     
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  14. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    You did post a picture of a unsafe death trap. People are going to give advice to keep you safe when you post pictures like that.
     
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    Those maybe to short! He is going to need some in the 20"+ range
     
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  17. Mar 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    I know it's St. Patrick's day but man you feeling that lucky? Be safe support it correctly all jokes aside!
     
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  18. Mar 17, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    WTF.

    Unassisted hilift is death in disguise

    For the sway bar. Unbolt from spindles and unbolt the 2 hangers on the frame and remove.
     
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