Improved steering and highway stability - Belltech 5585 Rear Sway Bar

[Buckfever]

So I have a first edition with the stock 18" wheels with 265/70r18 KO3's @ 40 psi. I pushed it today to evaluate the roll. It is scary to me to think that I could improve the driving characteristics to push this thing even further.

Not that I won't but, just saying.

 

[ovʀʟxnᴅ]

Bizarre. I have always felt like my LC250 was on rails, but I'm used to 0-1 sway bars. I removed both on my FJ, and the front on my GX, since the rear air bags were still like new. Haven't experimented yet with the LC.

 

[shwazz714]

Anyone else get this? Curious to see others thoughts

 

[grandsons]

Its impossible to increase the size of the bar and maintain OEM articulation. Stiffer bar means it will limit the opposing sides travel under less suspension movement and increase that affect more readily as the compression continues.

While reading some interesting information on this forum, I came across your message. If I may say so, intuitively speaking, installing a beefier sway bar on the rear axle will have the aforementioned effect, but let's not forget that our 4x4s have four wheels. The effects of suspension, such as lateral forces or axle crossings, are always shared between the suspension components of the front and rear axles. By components, I mean the springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars. This can result in counter-intuitive effects. Always test your 4x4 according to its settings and loads.