Hey everyone,
I’ve been lurking here for a while, trying to decide whether to jump into Land Cruiser ownership. I’d been going back and forth between the 1958 and LC trims, just couldn’t make up my mind. But yesterday, I stopped by a local dealership just to look, and there it was: a gorgeous Wind Chill Pearl LC sitting on the lot. Apparently, it was a custom order, but the buyer backed out. It was a minimally specced LC, no big packages or bells and whistles and I thought, “this is the sweet spot I’ve been looking for.”
Long story short, the sales guy did his thing and I drove home in a new LC.
Here’s the thing only after the excitement settled did I realize this particular LC doesn’t have the sway bar disconnect. At the time, I told myself it wouldn’t matter much. I don’t plan to do serious off-roading—no rock crawling or extreme trails but I do want to hit the occasional dirt path and explore some light trails.
I’ve already read a few threads here about the sway bar disconnect and I know some 1958 owners have posted about regretting not having it. I didn’t expect to be in the same boat with the LC trim, but now I can’t help but feel a bit of that same regret creeping in.
Anyone else been in a similar situation? How much am I really missing out on without it for light off-roading and casual trail use? I’d love to hear your thoughts or maybe even some “you’ll be fine” reassurance. Thank you everyone and I look forward to continue to learn from all of you.
Appreciate the community!
I’ve been lurking here for a while, trying to decide whether to jump into Land Cruiser ownership. I’d been going back and forth between the 1958 and LC trims, just couldn’t make up my mind. But yesterday, I stopped by a local dealership just to look, and there it was: a gorgeous Wind Chill Pearl LC sitting on the lot. Apparently, it was a custom order, but the buyer backed out. It was a minimally specced LC, no big packages or bells and whistles and I thought, “this is the sweet spot I’ve been looking for.”
Long story short, the sales guy did his thing and I drove home in a new LC.
Here’s the thing only after the excitement settled did I realize this particular LC doesn’t have the sway bar disconnect. At the time, I told myself it wouldn’t matter much. I don’t plan to do serious off-roading—no rock crawling or extreme trails but I do want to hit the occasional dirt path and explore some light trails.
I’ve already read a few threads here about the sway bar disconnect and I know some 1958 owners have posted about regretting not having it. I didn’t expect to be in the same boat with the LC trim, but now I can’t help but feel a bit of that same regret creeping in.
Anyone else been in a similar situation? How much am I really missing out on without it for light off-roading and casual trail use? I’d love to hear your thoughts or maybe even some “you’ll be fine” reassurance. Thank you everyone and I look forward to continue to learn from all of you.
Appreciate the community!
