Sway bar touching cross member after coilover install

Hey everyone,

Just installed my Kings and TC UCAs. The ride is much improved over stock.

Steering is still a little tight (haven't aligned yet).

I went under the truck to re-torque some bolts after ~ 100 miles. I noticed a "clank" noise coming from my driver's side so I checked it out.

My sway bar is touching the cross member on the driver's side. Has anyone run into this before?

I'm also running a Pelfreybilt bumper and the associated frame braces. This dropped the King resi/sway bar relocation bracket lower another ~ 1/8" . Is that enough to cause my issue?

Any solutions or suggestions?

Thanks!

@jberry813 @username @chris4x4

If you know anyone else that may be able to shed some light on the issue, tag 'em please!

 

May need the sway bar relocation kit

Either get the spacers
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sway-bar-relocation-kit-help.285148/#post-7120877

Or relocate the bar to the garbage.

 

The resi bracket doubles as the relocation portion.

It's not hitting the coil; it's touching the cross member on the driver's side.

 

@OZ-T

 

Pic ?

 

This is just to illustrate the thickness added by the Pelfreybilt brace.

 

Either notch the frame brace back or ditch the sway bar.

 

Yup you don't need those cross member. it's only to hold the stock skid.

 

Sway bar go bye bye

 

That was my guess.. now that the stock bumper is gone it's pretty useless. The foil skid plate is a joke as well. Thank you.

Thanks!

It didn't look "functional," per say, but I also didn't want to start removing stuff without knowing for sure.

I'm keeping the sway bar.

 

Sure thing once you add the Pelfreybilt skid or any after market skid that are similar like it, those braces are trashed or put in storage.

 

^Beware the Budbuilt skid uses the stock braces. Other mfrs (Pelfrey, All-Pro, Relentless...) do not.

Yep.

 

Great to hear it's a simple fix!

Looks like Satin will be getting a call in a bit.

 

I have been super impressed by the quality of workmanship of the Pelfrey bumper. Lots of attention to detail, fit, and finish. The skid is a no brainer addition to the rig.

 

Do confirm with her that the Pelfrey skid will in fact clear the swaybar.

 

For sure.

But you sold it so well!

 

My buddy has the Pelfreybilt front skid and it will clear the swaybar