Rear Sway Bar ? [Archive]

mudrunner

11-21-2009, 07:05 PM

I have a 1993 Toyota $Runner and was out wheeling this weekend and broke my Rear Sway Bar. I am wondering if i should replace or just leave it off? I have read on other forums that people have removed them. What would be the pro's and con's if any ? What is it's purpose and what do you all think ? Thank's in advance for any help .:confused:

Stuwy123

11-21-2009, 11:32 PM

It's meant to stop body roll when cornering. The 4Runner has a lot more weight higher up. If you like to take corners a little fast, you might be in for a surprise or a roll over. I'd recommend replacing it. Check out Pick and Pull, there's usually a couple 4runner's in there.

Tarzan

11-21-2009, 11:36 PM

I have had my sway bars off for 2 years now. I disconnected the rear on purpose just for trail runs and then the link broke and after driving on the road with no serious affects I removed it completely. The front bar also kept breaking the links and after realising I had been driving with out the bar I removed it too. The front really does not help in wheeling but the rear does add alot more flex which may be why I seem to get thru tricky spots so well. On the road the Runner leans alot and knowing that I don't drive like it's a sports car. My Runner has larger tires, crappy acceleration and mediocre braking so I don't expect it to handle and drive accordingly. What I'm trying to say is if you are concerned about handling and performance leave the bars on but for wheeling loose the bars especially the rear on a Runner.

Doc McCoy

11-24-2009, 07:19 AM

Not sure about the rear ... but I know a few companies sell quick disconnects for the front sway bar.

Wab Fab (http://www.wabfab.org/products/quickdiscos/19901995quickdiscos.htm) for instance.
http://www.wabfab.org/products/suspension/2ndgenqd1.jpg

874runnersr5

11-24-2009, 10:32 AM

ditch the rear and get quick discos for the front

Stuwy123

11-24-2009, 01:31 PM

My that looks like a bunch of parts from the hardware store, batman.

Precisely, Robin...

To the Hardware Store.

*Spinning Bat symbol*

874runnersr5

11-24-2009, 09:26 PM

lol. :mad:

mookie

11-24-2009, 11:23 PM

Not sure about the rear ... but I know a few companies sell quick disconnects for the front sway bar.

Yuppers, there are quite a few that sell for the rear as well. I have some for my Pathy that clip to the frame when not in use. Most can be adapted to fit.

Or shell out some mula and get the Curries...