Articulation vs Sway Bar | Not What You'd Think!
Tinkerer's Adventure Tinkerer's Adventure
102K subscribers
782,632 views
0

 Published On Jan 15, 2023

How much articulation does removing your sway bar add? Which sway bar should you remove, front, rear, or both? How does that change on road driving? We focus on the Toyota Prado platform (FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Prado, GX470) but the same idea applies to similar IFS 4X4s.

Check out the products I designed: https://tinkererdesign.com/

KDSS video:    • Toyota KDSS Ultimate Test | Legit or ...  
Jeep vs Toyota video:    • Trade Toyota Reliability for Jeep? JL...  

Parts in my rear suspension: Amazon links are affiliated. I earn a small commission from Amazon if you purchase through my links, but no added cost to you. Thanks for your support!

-Stiffer rear sway bar ADDCO K2-301 7/8" (FJ/T4R): https://amzn.to/3IPe2lh
(These are 4X the stiffness to my FJ sway bar based on my measurement. Not sure how it compares to that of the 4Runners or other models)

-Extended rear SB endlinks Skyjacker SBE702: https://amzn.to/3CLvyCY

-Timbren active bump stops: https://amzn.to/3iMp8wu

-4" longer rear shocks OME 60071L: https://amzn.to/3kg8IwU
(These are valved for LC80 long travel but bolts on to FJ/T4R. They are VERY stiff if you have no added weight. My FJ has 250 lb drawers, 150 lb RTT, 115 lb spare tire. Only after these weight, it rides decent.)

-You also need LT springs, offset lower links and extended brake lines. They are the same as those in typical rear LT kits. Metal Tech, Dobinsons and a few other brands sell them. Note, the Timbren bump stops above are 1.5" taller than stock at 1000 lbf compression, so you do NOT need additional bump stop spacers with OME 60071L.

show more

Share/Embed