Stabilizing bars on 80 series LC

KSV,

The instructions that came with my hitch say:

"Whilst driving, it should always be observed that the Weight Distribution system be disengaged (ie release Spring Bars) when: negotiating rough, uneven terrain; entering or leaving driveways, short steep gutters, access ramps, speed humps and dips; negotiating tight, acute turning at low speeds; or when travelling up/down steep abrupt inclines (ie severe, undulating road surfaces)."

This is exactly as written, including poor grammar, & possible missing words!

Hope this helps?
LES

There can be "Big Harm" if the car sways to much at road speeds which is why it needs to be done with care, and why some use links to disconnect the sway bars off-road and re-connect when they get back on road.
In practise these can be a pain.

For my car, a patrol I did a lot of experimentation. Removing both sway bars was to much. Removing the front only gives the most articulation increase however steering control was adversely affected.
My current set up is that the rear and its components are removed , and I fitted adjustable shocks to partly compensate for the side effects.

Robin Miller

G'day Serg
Yes they can be removed without dire consequences.
I once broke a bracket that holds them on whilst travelling up to Cape York and had to remove it. I'm pretty sure it was the front one (this was many moons ago!).
It certainly made the vehicle rock more from side to side. Finished the trip up and back (both ways on the Telegraph Track) and then back to Brissie without any harm.
BUT, having said that I'm sure Mr Toyota didn't put them there for the sake of it so they obviously are intended to be attached. I assume that better on-road handling would be the reason.
Cheers from the Moose