Sway bar for the 40

[keikoroo]

Anybody ever consider or have installed a front sway bar on the fj40? I know the sway bar will limit the flex of the suspension but being that mine is for street use it would make fast sweepers or panic maneuvers a lot more manageable. Any thoughts?

 

[Poser]

Are you spring over?

 

[keikoroo]

No, but it's lifted with longer shackles and possibly lifted springs. All this was done by some PO way back. I have 33X12.5 and it clears very nicely.

 

[3jvj]

New/stiffer spring pack or an add a leaf would probably help.

 

[inkpot]

Howdy! Might be easier to add one to the rear axle, like on the FJ 55's. You can always disconnect one side while you are wheeling. John

 

[crushr]

SOR sells used FJ 45/55 sway bars for, um, $55. Seems like it could be a relatively easy retrofit w/ a quick disconnect for off road use.

Specter Off-Road Land Cruiser Parts - Page 104 Stabilizer Bar

 

[jtoro]

The sway bar that comes on the 80 series can be adapted with minor welding, haven't done it but it's on my list.

 

[keikoroo]

The sway bar that comes on the 80 series can be adapted with minor welding, haven't done it but it's on my list.

Please tell me more about this adaptation, I 'm all ears.
Thanks

 

[Richard R]

A front sway bar will increase understeer while a rear bar will increase oversteer