Sway Bar Disconnect Mechanism Question

[Steelman 56]

T4G,

Does anyone regret buying their Taco with the sway bar disconnect? If no, has there been any issues with having this option?

Do you need to cycle this monthly like the 4WD system?

I want to transfer my MCX skid plates over, but I believe it will not clear the SBD. My only option would be to use the trail hunter skid plate offered
by Toyota. Does this sound correct?

Thank you in advance.

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[Dieselfxr]

My truck has the SBD and the TRD skid plate so that plate will clear.

 

[Leucosia]

T4G,
Does anyone regret buying their Taco with the sway bar disconnect? If no, has there been any issues with having this option?
Do you need to cycle this monthly like the 4WD system?

It was for sure something i wanted to have, even if i rarely used it. I don't remember where, but in the owner's manual I remember reading that you should cycle the disconnect once every month or so. It keeps the internals lubricated as they move around. Every several of weeks ill engage it while going down my driveway.

 

[Steelman 56]

Thanks for your thoughts. I was reading on the 4G Facebook Group about an owner with the SBD that had a nightmare scenario. This is really making me not want to have it. The main reason is I really don't do any radical off roading. I am looking at a 2026 that has all the options I want, and the SBD is part of the options that I don't want. It is the only thing that is stopping me from trading in my 2024 for it. Here is a link to that feedback.

 

[Andrace]

I have the SBD with the MCD skid plates. I have the MT, but I don't think it changes anything and the edge of the SBD may contact the rear skid. I ground down where it may contact in hopes of creating the clearance. Haven't had it off since, so can't say but haven't had any issues with it.

I only wish it would remain disconnected until a higher speed, but otherwise I'm happy with it, it definitely smooths out bumpy roads.

Edit: With the skid plate, it's very well protected, and I think it makes sense to protect it & other parts like the converter from theft.

 

[Steelman 56]

Guys,
This may be a dumb question but if the SBD took a dump could you replace it with a regular solid bar? If so, do you think there would be a warning light on from the computer not recognizing it was connected?

 

[Andrace]

Guys,
This may be a dumb question but if the SBD took a dump could you replace it with a regular solid bar? If so, do you think there would be a warning light on from the computer not recognizing it was connected?

There is a symbol in the dash for when it's engaged/disengaged, so I'm sure you'd know if it's not functioning.
I'm no more worried about it failing than any other expensive component.

 

[Steelman 56]

That's a good point. I am probably over thinking this way too much.
Appreciate the thoughts.

 

[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

I have a 2024 TRD OR with the SDC, I run a full set of RCI skids with no problems with the SDC. I will say it's protected well by the skids, yet as I know anything can happen when you think it won't.
I've had no problems with the SDC working as it should. I will admit I did not know. I didn't know that I need to cycle it once a month. Thank you.

 

[Steelman 56]

Looks really protected. Nice!

 

[lauren01]

Agree, it’s clearly written in the manual that we need to use 4WD high & low and the stabilizer bar disconnect (and rear locker since I have that) at least monthly. There’s a heavily rutted dirt area on the side of the road next to farms on my way to the dog park we go to a couple of times a week. I make sure to take the truck and do the 4WD conditioning on the way back every couple of weeks.

This is also good practice for me so I remember the order of doing things for when we are offroad.

I put the truck in tow/haul sometimes on that road dirt shoulder area and on the streets as well.

Remember the limit on 4Hi is no more than 62 mph. 4Lo is for maybe 10mph max. Limit your sharp turns as you could bind up something and break an axle. This is something you should read the manual about. Only use 4Lo on a very rough road whether it is paved or dirt. It is going to make angry, rough noises and scare you into making it as broken if you try to do it in a nice paved parking lot.

 

[Steelman 56]

I did not catch the Rear Locker in the manual. Makes sense. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[TacoKiwi]

Anyone got a picture of the stock non-SDC sway bar sitting on a floor. I have some thoughts on how to make a disconnect.

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