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When & how to replace stabilizer bar, bushings, cushions & links (AKA sway bar)
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What year is this parts list for?Removing & installing is atwo hour job for front & rear. Stabilizer bar is not generally needed, links often are.
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This is Dealer OEM. I've seen after market link kits (link, cushions, retainers & lock nut) for $11. Some go with poly aftermarket complete kits, which I've not priced.
Stabilizer Bar Front
2 48820-60032 Stabilizer link, w/lower bushing $18.06ea, $36.12
2 94184-61001 Stabilizer link lock nut. $0.84ea, $1.68
4 90948-02180 Stabilizer link retainer. $5.43ea, $21.72
4 90948-01003 Stabilizer link upper bushing. $1.79ea, $7.16
2 48815-60111 Stabilizer bar Bushing $10.26ea, $20.52 = Total $87.20
1 48811-60180 Stabilizer bar, Not generally needed $130.00ea, $130.00 = Total $217.20
Stabilizer Bar Rear
4 48817-30010 Cushion $2.72ea, $10.88
2 90179-08062 Nut, link shaft thread $0.76ea, $1.52
2 90385-11021 Cushion, stabilizer $1.66ea, $3.32
2 90560-10275 Collar, stabilizer $?.??ea,
2 48815-60140 Bushing, stabilizer bar W/O AHC $11.55ea, $23.10
4 90948-02126 Retainer, Cushion top/bottom $4.12ea, $16.48
2 90948-02127 Retainer, Cushion center $3.21ea, $6.42
2 48802-60090 Link, $22.71ea, $45.42 = Total $107.14
100 or 470?
I ask b/c this list looks the same as for my '99 LX:
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Without going over that old list, to double check. As far as I known. 98-99 same as 00-07. But frankly I've not run the VIN #'s to see. Don't know why there be a difference, even with rear locker option. So all year the same parts. Except: AHC rear stabilizer bar & it's 2 bushings.
AHC systems (all LX470 and most 06-07LC). Uses a thinner (lighter) rear stabilizer bar. As such, has smaller ID of rear stabilizer bar rubber bushings. AHC use lighter stabilizer since, AHC increases dampening in the turns. SWEET right!
It's why when AHC is removed, and LC style suspension installed. Rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) and bushings need to be replaced, with the heaver/thicker LC bar.
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Gonna be taking mine off to put on an LC bar in the next couple of weeks. Will send it for the cost of shipping if you like.
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Sounds good. THX. I'll pm (DM) you for contact info.
Hi, I'm thinking of doing this repair myself on my LX with stock suspension soon - the shop quoted me $700 for parts + labor and I'd like to get more involved in doing my own maintenance. Watched some videos and it seems pretty straightforward, but I have basically no experience beyond 1) changing my own oil and filter and 2) bolting on a 3 piece skid plate kit last weekend.
I have a full metric socket/wrench set and a torque wrench, but no jacks yet (seems like I won't need them for this job, plus I can fit under the LX without needing them).
Here's what I'm planning on ordering, taken from earlier in this thread, except using the AHC stabilizer bar bushing since I still have factory AHC:
In case anyone's curious about the total cost these days, the parts for the rear come to around $140 pre-tax with $15 shipping.
Am I missing anything obvious, and would there be any reasons to avoid doing this as a beginner?
I have a full metric socket/wrench set and a torque wrench, but no jacks yet (seems like I won't need them for this job, plus I can fit under the LX without needing them).
Here's what I'm planning on ordering, taken from earlier in this thread, except using the AHC stabilizer bar bushing since I still have factory AHC:
In case anyone's curious about the total cost these days, the parts for the rear come to around $140 pre-tax with $15 shipping.
Am I missing anything obvious, and would there be any reasons to avoid doing this as a beginner?
I can't stress this enough. Way too much body roll on LC springs and T bars with LX sway bars. If I remember correctly, I replaced both my front sway bar and rear sway bar with LC. Much less body roll going around corners.
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All 100 series have the same "front" stabilizer bar (sway bar)
The rear AHC stabilizer bar is thinner and bushing have smaller ID to hold bar, than the Non AHC.
Does anyone out there have some advice on how to stiffen up the body roll my rig experiences at highway speed and turning? Some details below.
I wonder if my OEM sway bar cushions are already shot or if I need to get something stiffer to handle the added weight.
Vehicle info: 02 cruiser weighing in around 6500 when loaded
it's not to the point of dangerous sway but it is bad enough where I'm nervous to have my wife drive highway speeds when loaded. Anything more than ever so gentle inputs and its sketchy.
Leaves me wondering, what can I do to help stiffen up the body roll?
I wonder if my OEM sway bar cushions are already shot or if I need to get something stiffer to handle the added weight.
Vehicle info: 02 cruiser weighing in around 6500 when loaded
- Front - Toyota shocks ( new ) and torsion bars ( original )
- Rear - Dobinsions coils to handle the weight along with their shocks.
- When loaded my rake is pretty good but when not loaded I am sitting too high in the rear. I have the sway effect either way.
- Steering rack, tie rods, bearings, hubs, flanges, etc. are all new OEM installed not too long ago
- Tire are new Ko2s with 40-50psi
- Sway bar parts were replaced 70k miles ago when I first bought the truck. The look visually OK, some cracks.
- I have a bit of dead zone / wiggle in my steering wheel. Especially noticeable at highway speeds. I can kinda wiggle idk 5ish degrees either way with no reaction from the vehicle
- I bitched and moaned at Toyota for weeks since they installed my rack and I even went to another alignment shop who said everything is fineee just fine.
it's not to the point of dangerous sway but it is bad enough where I'm nervous to have my wife drive highway speeds when loaded. Anything more than ever so gentle inputs and its sketchy.
Leaves me wondering, what can I do to help stiffen up the body roll?
Update, I just finished replacing all the bushings and links in the rear sway bar. This was my first mechanical repair, took around 5 hours all in but a lot of this time was spent cleaning the sway bar and underside since I took the entire thing off.
Got rid of the creaking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and it drives great.
So, if anyone is looking for a good first repair job, I'd definitely recommend doing this. The parts list was accurate for my 99 LX with factory AHC.
Got rid of the creaking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and it drives great.
So, if anyone is looking for a good first repair job, I'd definitely recommend doing this. The parts list was accurate for my 99 LX with factory AHC.
Did the front a few weeks ago. Thanks for the info on the forum and @TRAIL TAILOR Extended link replacements. The front links / bushings wear below at almost 18 years old and 163K miles. You can see the additional wear on the passenger side from the AC Dripping in that area (added the AC drain hose kit about 2 years ago, but damage was already done.)
Job took longer than expected b/c after seeing the hardware in rough shape, I had to order new everything bolts and wait a few days. None of the metric bolts were in-stock at either toyota dealer or ace. Vehicle did spend first 3 years in Northeast.
Before doing the rear, will order all new hardware first- lesson learned.
Job took longer than expected b/c after seeing the hardware in rough shape, I had to order new everything bolts and wait a few days. None of the metric bolts were in-stock at either toyota dealer or ace. Vehicle did spend first 3 years in Northeast.
Before doing the rear, will order all new hardware first- lesson learned.
I have a 2004 LX470 which had an AHC delete before I bought it. I'm replacing these bushings on the rear stabilizer bar but I don't know if the bar was replaced with LC100 during AHC delete or if it is original. Could someone be kind enough to measure the of their rear bar and let me know the size so I can see if it's LX or LC?
LX is 23 and LC is 24 mm - see here: Sway bar options for LX470? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/sway-bar-options-for-lx470.1307755/
I upgraded from 23 to 24 mm and I regret making such a conservative change - if I had to do it again I'd go with 27 mm.
I upgraded from 23 to 24 mm and I regret making such a conservative change - if I had to do it again I'd go with 27 mm.
About to refresh mine, thanks for the valuable info as usual guys!
about to order some parts for the rear on my 470, should i replace the D brackets or will the old ones be fine?
Unless they are crusty with rust, they should be fine...
I need some help understanding the rear linkage on the 100. I have an 06 LX with AHC. I am planning on having a shop in San Diego replace the steering rack and they have also suggested replacing the rear links and sway bar links. I couldn't find much on the forum about the rear links. The shop is recommending to replace the links with this set from built right fabrication which is $1200 for the set. 100 Series Rear Link Set - https://builtrightfab.com/products/100-series-rear-link-set
They are saying they can't get the alignment dialed(its off a bit) because my rear links are shot. I do wheel the vehicle and have added weight skid plates, sliders, drawers & gear. It doesn't seem like anyone upgrades these or replaces these rear links.
Should I just replace these with OEM? I can't seem to find any info on this part or the name of it(rear axle link?) on the forums. It seems straight forward to replace the rear sway bar links with an oem refresh but I am not sure about this other large linkage?
Any suggestions to steer me in the right direction?
They are saying they can't get the alignment dialed(its off a bit) because my rear links are shot. I do wheel the vehicle and have added weight skid plates, sliders, drawers & gear. It doesn't seem like anyone upgrades these or replaces these rear links.
Should I just replace these with OEM? I can't seem to find any info on this part or the name of it(rear axle link?) on the forums. It seems straight forward to replace the rear sway bar links with an oem refresh but I am not sure about this other large linkage?
Any suggestions to steer me in the right direction?