1st Gen Rear Sway Bar Delete (1 Viewer)

[jlh4480]

Hi all,

Searched a bit but struggling to find information regarding rear sway bar delete. I have a 2005 Sequoia with a 3” lift and 33” KM3s that is not my daily driver. I’m contemplating removing the rear sway bar and would appreciate anyone’s experience in having done so.

From the info I have found, it does appear removing the rear sway bar significantly increases articulation although would love if anyone has any numbers on connected vs. disconnected.

Also, is anyone aware of a quick connect/disconnect for the 1st gen rear sway bar? From looking under the Sequoia, it looks like they the links would be tough to get for a connect/disconnect feature. I had quick links on the front of my Bronco and that was a pretty easy process to disconnect/connect at the trailhead.

Thank you,

 

[AmericanKing]

I currently have my rear sway bar off. After a couple of weeks with out it. I've decided to put it back on due to the excessive body roll. I also have PHC kit which helps center the axle after a lift. I'm sitting about 3" in the rear with Slee offroad springs tube bumper and swing out. Ill being using Overland Customs links.

 

[Dindu Nuffin]

I have both off. Yep, taking them out significantly increases travel and reduces head toss.

Here's a rough comparison of sways vs. none on otherwise stock trucks. Finally joined the Big Tree gang. - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/finally-joined-the-big-tree-gang.1091562/post-11917886

 

[Nframe]

No rear sway bar for me, but I’m running Icon 2.5 Piggybacks with Deaver springs, so a tight ride with fairly good articulation.
Stock setup without a rear sway bar is kind of squirrely on the road, but better for articulation.

 

[Dindu Nuffin]

Stock setup without a rear sway bar is kind of squirrely on the road, but better for articulation.

I haven't had either sway bar on mine for a little over six years with the 4" lift and 35's, and I think stability is really subjective. Yep, way more body roll, but it's pretty solid once settled in to the lean. I wouldn't ever tell someone to just go do it and it'll be fine, but I would say to disconnect the end links and safety wire the bar up out of the way for a few days of careful driving to see how it is on the street. Off road, though... that bar really holds the truck back. A buddy recently got one that we only removed the front bar on and it's unreal how quickly it loses traction back there. Tripods like a MF'er, too.

End of the day, though, the sway bar debate is right up there with oil in terms of opinion.

 

[moridin2002]

Great video on this subject that may be informative to some of you:

 

[Dindu Nuffin]

Interesting. Like a real RTI ramp, numbers don't always predict real world performance. Then again, a locker solves most all travel related traction problems. Lookin' at you, Cybertruck.

 

[smokeysevin]

Not a tree but I have not had a front sway bar on my tundra for probably 5 years now and it drives fine. I do have dr/iconccoilovers, camburg upper control arms, rear deavers, and a rear cantilever setup though which probably helps a bit.

As long as you remember its a lifted truck, its fine.

Sean

 

[jlh4480]

Hi all,
I appreciate the response in this thread. Forgive what may be an ignorant question, but if I unbolt the sway bar links and zip tie them out of the way, would that allow the same articulation as removing the rear sway bar, or does the bar have to be completely removed?

Trying to determine if sway bar links could be disconnected/reconnected at the trailhead. Thank you.

 

[Nframe]

No need to completely remove the sway bar.

 

[jlh4480]

Thanks Nframe.

Is anyone disconnecting/connecting their links at the trailhead? Would like to find a quick release but not a lot of luck so far.

 

[Nframe]

Not sure what is available for a Sequoia.
I had Rubicon Express on my Jeep.

 

[moridin2002]

There are some front options out there.

Quick Disconnect Sway Bar LinksStandard (0-1.5" lift) / Black

BACK IN STOCK EARLY AUGUST. Custom made sway bar links that can disconnect in under a minute, by Red Runner Designs. Ah yes, the sway bar dilemma... Need to keep your on-road performance and stability, but also want to hit the trails with more suspension flex? Now you get both. These sway bar...

optoffroad.com

 

[Jarred]

Great video on this subject that may be informative to some of you:

Good video indeed. We're getting bigger tires from 4Wheelonline for the FJCruiser and a better rear sway bar.

 

[jlh4480]

Hi all. Thanks for the responses. Back with follow-up questions. Today I removed 1 sway bar link.

Is there any added benefit of moving both links? If I’m thinking about this correctly, it seems like removing one side would provide the same flex as disconnecting both sides?
Am I correct in assuming that removing 1 link would provide the same flex as removing the entire sway bar?

Reason for the questions is I had new sway links installed yesterday, so taking them on/off is now pretty easy and I’m thinking I can disconnect/connect for on road vs off if Im getting the full flex with the bar in place and just disconnected.

Thanks,

 

[moridin2002]

1 is fine as long as it won't hit any other suspension components. The bar will move up and down with the side its connected to and you could end up in a situation where the connected side is at the bottom of its travel and the opposite side is heading towards the top. If there's clearance, then should be ok. Otherwise, people will disconnect both sides and set up a mechanism to rotate the bar out of the way and pin it in place to hold it.

This is the image of a Jeep setup:

Grabbed the image from the following link: School me on sway bar disconnects. - https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/school-me-on-sway-bar-disconnects.30126/

 

[jlh4480]

Can confirm that removing 1 sway link allows for flex. This is not full flex, but only picture I was able to grab.