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Qty 1. Energy Suspension kit (Part #9.8121R) which I got off amazon.

McMaster-Carr
Qty 1. ASTM A193 Grade B7 Alloy Steel Threaded Rod, Plain Finish, 3/8"-24 Thread, 2' Length; Part number 98957A805
Qty 2. Steel Ball Joint Rod End, 3/8"-24 Right-Hand Female Shank, 3/8" Ball ID, 13/16" L Thread; Part number 60645K341
Qty 2. Zinc-Plated Steel Washer for Ball Joint Rod End, Fits 3/8" Shank Size; Part number 95034A300

Lowes
Qty 2. Grade 8 3/8" 2" length bolts
Qty 2. Grade 8 3/8"-24 Thread nylock nuts
Qty 2. Grade 8 3/8"-16 Thread nylock nuts
Qty 2. Packs of 3/8" grade 8 washers
Qty 2. 3/8x1/2x1-1/2" Steel Spacer
Red Loctite

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Pre Assembly
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Stock comparison
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Sleeves for the stock sway bar to protect the threads of the new bolts.
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The overall Eyelet to frame mount should be 6 1/2" so instead of cutting the bushing like others have, i cut the sleeve down a hair. The heims add about an inch if not a little less so you'll need to do one or the other. I refused to cut a perfectly new bushing.

Measurement for what length you want the sleeve to be
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All combined, back at 6 1/2" like desired.
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Installed (notice its now parallel to the lower link. Definitely an improvement from the OEM link angle.

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Very easy installation and build, i highly recommend them. Im only in this about $40.
 
this was the rear swaybar right?

is the front swaybar still stock, or did you remove it for more travel?
 
Ginger said:
this was the rear swaybar right?

is the front swaybar still stock, or did you remove it for more travel?
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yes the rear sway bar. The front was removed when i got the coilovers. No need for it with coilovers and it limits travel.
 
went up to the mountains this past weekend, wheeled a bit. Suspension is perfect, theres parts where i was 60mph+ and it was smooth as glass offroad. Very impressed. Now i just want to strap the front and add a better bump stop up front.

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[video=vimeo;132767351]http://vimeo.com/132767351[/video]
 
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As much as I love my truck, been thinking about a midsize 4wd crew cab truck. Don't really need a fullsize and could have much more fun up here with a 4wd.
 
BOO5TED said:
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As much as I love my truck, been thinking about a midsize 4wd crew cab truck. Don't really need a fullsize and could have much more fun up here with a 4wd.
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to be 100% honest its surprised me how much fun this thing is. Its also reliable as fok and will last me a long time. It takes 4 adults with ease and cargo. I couldnt be happier. I highly recommend it.
 
Prices on tacomas/4runners are nuts. Can buy a fkn nice diesel for what they want for those damn things
 
But for the people that don't need a diesel or the massive truck that goes along with it, it works.
 
i watched the video you posted from this weekend, looks like you were going slow offroad, but im sure it also looks a lot flatter then it really was too.
 
Ginger said:
i watched the video you posted from this weekend, looks like you were going slow offroad, but im sure it also looks a lot flatter then it really was too.
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Look at the downhill portion. Notice tree angle? I was in my windshield leaning forward lol

I also don't know anyone who crawls up hills in great speed.
 
thats what i was trying to referance, the go pro just makes it look flatter im sure it was steeper then appeared.
 
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