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Is this enough sway bar clearance?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hoodwinked, Jan 30, 2025.

  1. Jan 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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    hoodwinked

    hoodwinked [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just installed a Dobinsons sway bar relocation kit for my 2021 TRD OR. I already had a very slight "relocation" of the sway bar due to the C4 bumper support brackets that gave me maybe around 1/8" to 1/4" of drop. The Dobinsons kit further dropped the sway bar and moved it forward slightly.

    Dobinsons claims the relocation puts the sway better in a better working angle, not just moves it to clear your coilovers. It was recommended to me for lifts 2" or more. I already had it with the lift kit, so I figured I would slap it on there.

    Is this enough clearance? Thinking about just ditching the sway bar all together, but I get mixed answers on safety without it. I do have heavy rate 730lb springs so I heard the body roll is minimized, but then I also get mixed answers on that too!


    Thank you!
     
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  2. Jan 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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    Mrcooperou812

    Mrcooperou812 Well-Known Member

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    Loaded questions. I removed my swaybar on 2016 Taco, have 620# coils on Bilstein 5100s, and I drive 75 MPH on freeway without concern. It is smoother riding without it and I don't like it on.
    However, my wife's FJ is lifted 2" front, no swaybar, 700# coils, and I love it, but do not do 75 MPH on turns as it rolls side to side too much for my comfort. It does not see freeway use that often.
    Neither vehicle nose dives any significance.
    If you aren't carrying children, I say try it out first before condemning removal as it is fairly easy on and off. When I see trucks over $10k+ of offroad mods with swaybar on, I assume there must be children involved. In that case, the relocation is worth it.
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