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 Swaybar link bushings for 99 runner.......anyone ever try this ?
#777271
01/04/07 06:08 PM
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Anonymous
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Hey guys,
Energy had no listing for those round rubber bushings on the front and rear swaybars.
I was in Autozone yesterday and for about 11.oo , you
can buy energy bushings that look like a general size.
The center hole looks a little large for the rear bar but perfect for the front bar.
Either way......they look like they will work for both
because mine are cracked and compressed.
any thoughts? Kenny S>
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Re: Swaybar link bushings for 99 runner.......anyone ever try this ?
#777272
01/04/07 08:26 PM
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I used the Energy Suspension 9.8105RC, which have, I think, an OD of about 1 inch, and an ID of about 3/8. These worked OK, but for the front end-links (I resused the Toyota endlink), I needed to shave down the height, b/c otherwise you can't stack everything and have it fit on the endlink rod such that you can fit the nut. Oh yes, remember not to tighten the nut too much - otherwise the endlink will snap under load.
1999 SR5 V6 4WD
Addcos, Bilsteins, Detroit Truetrac, Amsoil, etc...
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Re: Swaybar link bushings for 99 runner.......anyone ever try this ?
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#777273
01/05/07 02:22 AM
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Anonymous
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Those dims sound like the bushings I was looking at in Autozone. thanks.
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Re: Swaybar link bushings for 99 runner.......anyone ever try this ?
#777274
01/05/07 03:00 AM
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My T100 has a similar setup in the front. I tried some poly bushings after my stock rubber ones were shot. I quickly replaced the poly bushings with stock rubber bushings because the poly bushings were way too stiff. My sister has a 99 4Runner limited and the front end is pretty bouncy. I would think that harder bushings would make the ride too rough. Just my thoughts.
97 T100, 32" BFG/AT, Warn hubs, stock height with Bilstein shocks, Optima battery
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Re: Swaybar link bushings for 99 runner.......anyone ever try this ?
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#777275
01/05/07 05:33 AM
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Anonymous
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Interesting point.
I could always just buy standard replacement chevy link bushings for a more stock ride.
Hard bushings would not stop bounce but they will keep the truck stiffer by reducing body roll in a turn and they may
prevent a looser more nimble suspension when going over
and through off road obstacles. I've heard complaints about the thicker aftermarket performance swaybar and bushing kits. I really doubt 8 little red pucks are going to
stiff up the suspension too much. Kenny S
Last edited by sharrack; 01/05/07 05:39 AM.
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Re: Swaybar link bushings for 99 runner.......anyone ever try this ?
#777276
01/05/07 04:23 PM
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The addco sway bar set up (1.5 inch) in front with new (poly) endlink gromets and bushings made for for a significant handling improvment to my '99 SR5. I highly recommend it.
I can't comment from experience on any improvement you would experience in just replaceing the endlink gromets, but it seems the the polys should at least be helpful. Just my 2.
1999 SR5 V6 4WD
Addcos, Bilsteins, Detroit Truetrac, Amsoil, etc...
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Interesting tech article here
[Re: 4barrel]
#777277
01/05/07 09:06 PM
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Anonymous
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Here's a guy who used a whole energy suspension kit to replace his 96-2000 tacoma and the bushings look the same in the photo's. Anyone know the diameter of the stock swaybar on 99 4runners? My main swaybar bushings are pretty messed up as well. Kenny S> Here's that article: http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/minutemods/swaybar_bushing/
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