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Sway bar relocation kit help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by futureclaypool, Jul 5, 2013.

  1. Jul 5, 2013 at 1:17 AM
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    futureclaypool

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    I'm sure this has been asked before but if you put a 3" lift in, do you need a sway bar relocation kit?
     
  2. Jul 5, 2013 at 4:43 AM
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    TacoFMS

    TacoFMS Bubble bubble bubble pop

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    One or two things modded... Check out the build thread
    I was able to relocate mine without buying anything extra.... relocated it to the tool shed!
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2013 at 4:54 AM
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    futureclaypool

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    Haha nice! Thanks for the input guys!
     
  4. Jul 5, 2013 at 5:00 AM
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    The relocation kit moves the bar so it won't hit on larger diameter coilovers. Whether you need one or not depends on the specific lift you're installing.
     
  5. Jul 5, 2013 at 5:08 AM
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    I'm going to be putting in Toytec/Bilstein height adjustable coilovers with a diff drop
     
  6. Jul 5, 2013 at 6:18 AM
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    Install the sway bar to the highest bidder
     
  7. Jul 5, 2013 at 6:45 AM
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    bjboucher

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    I put one on just in case. It's only a few dollars, just moves it out an inch or so. Take 5 minutes to install.

    I'd pass on the differential drop though. Do some searches, it's really not recommended for 2nd gens.
     
  8. Jul 5, 2013 at 2:23 PM
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    Ordered the sway bar kit just in case. Did a little more checking on the diff drop and it does sound like I just need to check it after I lift it to see if I need it. Has anyone had problems with their axles lifting their truck but not dropping the diff? Just pure curiosity.
     
  9. Jul 5, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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    bjboucher

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    Only thing you'll find are some blown CV boots, I haven't come across any axle problems. On the 2nd gens, the diff drops only tilt it, they don't actually drop it so the overall opinion on them around here is you don't need them on 2nd gens.
     
  10. Jul 5, 2013 at 3:27 PM
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    Just take it off. You don't need it
     
  11. Jul 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    Wut

    It keeps the sway bar from contacting the coils
     
  12. Jul 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    tHIS ^^^
     
  13. Jul 5, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    If a tire is hitting the sway bar, something is broken. The sway bar spacer relocates the sway bar about 1" away from the coil over, in order to gain clearance.
     
  14. Jul 5, 2013 at 3:48 PM
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    Coilovers 2.5" or more need the spacers for the sway bar.
     
  15. Jul 5, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    My 885 coils contacted the sway bar
     
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    The sway bar serves an important purpose. Learn what it does before taking it off.

    Personally I would never remove it for when driving on paved roads.
     
  17. Jul 5, 2013 at 9:13 PM
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    OZ-T

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    I'm not removing mine either
     
  18. Jul 5, 2013 at 9:16 PM
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    Have mine removed, with a bumper skids and new coilovers you dont really need it.. just dont drive your truck like nascar
     
  19. Jul 5, 2013 at 9:18 PM
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    Or every carry a cap , tools and lumber on the roof racks
     
  20. Jul 5, 2013 at 9:19 PM
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    wut?
     

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