4x4 front sway bar + 5" lowered = clearance issues?

[Isk Stark]

I have the Roush front sway bar (which I read was just a rebranded 4x4 sway bar), that I want to swap in. Does anyone know if the bigger sway bar will hit the frame if the truck is lowered 5" on coil spring 2wd?

 

[JoshT]

I hope so, it does mount to the frame afterall. I'm guessing that's not what you were asking though.

I'm not familiar with the Roush bar, but if it is just a 4x4 bar it will most likely fit fine. Usually the difference between the 2wd bar and 4wd bar is larger diameter and longer end links. Larger diameter just needs different bushings, and roush should have provided shorter end links. If you don't have end links, again if it's is just a reboxed stock 4wd bar, replacement 2wd endlinks should work.

Actually with a 5" drop you might have to go custom end links if you need shorter than the stock 2wd. Someone may offer replacements for a lowered truck. If I were in that position and they didn't, I'd probably start with some moog replacement endlinks, get a shorter bolt, and shorten the spacer tube.

Where did you get the Roush bar? I don't think they've been available for years.

 

[Isk Stark]

I hope so, it does mount to the frame afterall. I'm guessing that's not what you were asking though.

I'm not familiar with the Roush bar, but if it is just a 4x4 bar it will most likely fit fine. Usually the difference between the 2wd bar and 4wd bar is larger diameter and longer end links. Larger diameter just needs different bushings, and roush should have provided shorter end links. If you don't have end links, again if it's is just a reboxed stock 4wd bar, replacement 2wd endlinks should work.

Actually with a 5" drop you might have to go custom end links if you need shorter than the stock 2wd. Someone may offer replacements for a lowered truck. If I were in that position and they didn't, I'd probably start with some moog replacement endlinks, get a shorter bolt, and shorten the spacer tube.

Where did you get the Roush bar? I don't think they've been available for years.

Thanks for the reply. The Roush kit came with its own bushings that I unfortunately misplaced. I bought set on this forum last year from an older member. I've got the DJM lower arms that came with their own endlinks and they work for the 2wd bar. I'll have to see if they work on the 4x4 bar.

Edit: just confirmed that it's 29mm, and there's a Ford sticker on the bar that I never noticed before.

 

[stmitch]

I run the roush sway bar with the DJM 4/5 kit and have zero issues. I've always just used Energy Suspension end links from the FLAPS.

 

[Isk Stark]

I hope so, it does mount to the frame afterall. I'm guessing that's not what you were asking though.

I'm not familiar with the Roush bar, but if it is just a 4x4 bar it will most likely fit fine. Usually the difference between the 2wd bar and 4wd bar is larger diameter and longer end links. Larger diameter just needs different bushings, and roush should have provided shorter end links. If you don't have end links, again if it's is just a reboxed stock 4wd bar, replacement 2wd endlinks should work.

Actually with a 5" drop you might have to go custom end links if you need shorter than the stock 2wd. Someone may offer replacements for a lowered truck. If I were in that position and they didn't, I'd probably start with some moog replacement endlinks, get a shorter bolt, and shorten the spacer tube.

Where did you get the Roush bar? I don't think they've been available for years.

An update: Got the 4wd sway bar on today. The shorter endlinks that come with the DJM arms worked fine. Found the poly bushings that came with the sway bar and bolted it right up. No clearance issues with the lower suspension. It feels like it handles better/flatter, but I haven't really romped on it too hard yet.