The sway bar links are responsible for the amount flex each side has under load Swapping out your sway bar bushings is a simple and easy diy replacement that can be done in a few minutes When these components wear down, the handling starts to feel loose.
Toyota 4Runner 1996-2002: How to Replace Front Sway Bar Links | Yotatech
Looking for a rear sway bar here for my 1999 3rd gen model
Costs about $500 from the dealership, does anyone have any advice
Removing one of the rear tires makes it easier to wiggle out I did passenger side last time and it took some finagling but i got it Maybe try driver side so you don't have to worry about. In this post, i’ll be detailing the process required to replace your front sway bar links, without kdss
While you can also use genuine toyota sway bar links from the dealer, i have chosen to. I had a hell of a time removing/reinstalling my rear sway bar, too This video helped me a lot (it's on a 5th gen but the process is the same) Learn how to replace the sway bar end links on a ford ranger, ford mustang, mazda b series truck, ford explorer, ford taurus, ford f150, dodge ram, chevy silverado, and many other vehicles.
Removing a pickup/4runner sway bar is really easy
In this case we just removed the sway bar to make installing a lift easier then put it back on.