Sway Bar - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

ChuckFundra · #1 (**permalink**) 04-23-2002, 10:18 AM

I'm interested in the sway-bar thing. How much are they without any deal, just to get an idea of what I'm getting into.

Also I believe it was CaliforniaWine that was going to let me know where to get white side marker lights locally and also who did his white front valances and grill.

Once again this weekend was very nice and I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

I think Big Bear is going to be really cool for those who camp and those that don't and for those who stay over and those who don't.

Another fun gathering would be a trip to the Peterson Automotive museum, right now they are showing million dollar cars. It is located on Wilshire and Fairfax in L.A. about 1/2 between Beverly Hills and Downtown.

They will often accomodate groups like ours and provide special parking on the top deck and discounts.

The last time I was there their was a Porche club and before that I saw a hotrod club on the top deck.

We could meet there in the morning and tour the place and then have a BBQ around the cars or get reservations and some local eatery.

This is also the museum row area so there are other places to go as well and the La Brea tar pits are just down the street for the 4wheelers.

dyogim · #2 (**permalink**) 04-23-2002, 10:38 AM

www.truckperformance.com has the Hellwig sway bar for $139.49.

Mike

IBTundraGuy2 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-23-2002, 02:49 PM

One of the best, and cheapest mods, I ever made. The Hellwig swaybar can be had for $129.99 at Summit Racing. I ordered it and received it the same week.

http://www.summitracing.com/

ChuckFundra · #4 (**permalink**) 04-23-2002, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys, I'll probably do this soon especially if we can work a group discount.

Tundra Rose · #5 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 03:08 AM

Mike and IBTG2 -

Thanks for the pricing and sources. I'll see if we can improve on that tomorrow.

Judy

TundraBear · #6 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 03:24 AM

yeah yeah! i can't stop thinking of how great the ride is when i test drove heriberto's on sunday. been bragging to everyone at work and still working on persuading the wife. kinda hard right now since i just dropped $150 tonight on fishin gear though....

Tundra Rose · #7 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 03:27 AM

You know you're gonna get it, TundraBear...the sway bar, too!!!!

Judy

alex108 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 07:05 AM

I've ordered mine couple of day ago. But I asked my wife after I ordered.

I know she'll like it.

CaliforniaWine · #9 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 10:32 AM

Hi Chuck, The truck with the grill mod and the valances painted is Big Joe's truck. I'll be watching this thread for more info on the anti-sway pricing. Take care, Randy.

ChuckFundra · #10 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 10:55 AM

Thanks Randy, I will get it straight someday.
Chuck

red's tundra · #11 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by TundraBear
yeah yeah! i can't stop thinking of how great the ride is when i test drove heriberto's on sunday. been bragging to everyone at work and still working on persuading the wife. kinda hard right now since i just dropped $150 tonight on fishin gear though....

If I had a choice between $150 for my truck and $150 for fishing gear...I'd be torn. I'm leaning a little more towards the fishing gear thogh.

My next purchase (hopefully):

Boone · #12 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by red's tundra

If I had a choice between $150 for my truck and $150 for fishing gear...I'd be torn. I'm leaning a little more towards the fishing gear thogh.

My next purchase (hopefully):

Where do you put that?

red's tundra · #13 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 11:56 AM

In my "full size" truck bed. I believe the pontoons on that one are 9-10 feet long and the boat itself is about 4-5 feet wide, so I will probably have to deflate it a little. I like it because you can take it on Rivers as well as Lakes. I believe it is rated for class 3+ rapids. Speaking of Rivers...I'll be doing 4's and 5's on the Merced River this weekend. Hopefully I fit in the wet suit.

There was a thread "BC" that was about doing a group buy for the sway bar. Did anything come of it? I would be interested.

Boone · #14 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by red's tundra
In my "full size" truck bed. I believe the pontoons on that one are 9-10 feet long and the boat itself is about 4-5 feet wide, so I will probably have to deflate it a little. I like it because you can take it on Rivers as well as Lakes. I believe it is rated for class 3+ rapids. Speaking of Rivers...I'll be doing 4's and 5's on the Merced River this weekend. Hopefully I fit in the wet suit.

There was a thread "BC" that was about doing a group buy for the sway bar. Did anything come of it? I would be interested.

You should be able to hook up some wheels on that bad boy and just tow it behind the Tundra with a 5' rope. Put a little "red" light on it and you're good to go

Have fun this weekend.

IBTundraGuy2 · #15 (**permalink**) 04-24-2002, 01:41 PM

All you Hellwig swaybar purchasers please post info on your install event. There has been lots of chatter here about Hellwig supplying short U bolts for over the axle. Mine were short enough that I only got about half the second nut on for locking the first. I plan to remove both nuts and install a nut with the nylon lock. With the brake line and other garbage on the axle I found only one place on each side that the U bolt fit. The good news is it was just in the right spot. Oh, you will find the gas tank side (drivers side) is a difficult install for the endlink because of access for your hand is limited. The install is not too hard, be patient, read the instructions, FIRST as they are fairly easy to follow and pretty complete.