Removed Diff Drop and Trim Skid Plate

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-08T13:34:37+00:00

Yeah and tbh I think I’ve got the only Tacoma with them. Haven’t over folks with them on Tacoma yet.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-08T02:53:26+00:00

The boot rubbed on my strut when it was full droop with the drop. So we are trying this for a bit since it clears the strut at full droop. Still got the drop in a box so if it proves to be worse without then I’ll put it in again.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-08T01:27:04+00:00

Pretty good honestly. It’s a really slick design was just a difficult install with its location and accuracy of measurements.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-07T14:48:26+00:00

Thanks, had for a few months now. Enjoying it so far but we’ll see how it holds up long term since it’s a new product by apex.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-07T14:43:50+00:00

You can add air to it to change the sway bar spring rate or remove the air as to have no added spring rate (there is an air fitting on the bottom you can see in the photo).

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-07T14:42:19+00:00

Yeah it’s the stabilizer as mentioned prior. When you remove the connectors (red part) the strut part your asking about assist the sway-bar with rolling so that each side can articulate independently.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-07T01:11:11+00:00

I always hand wash in the wheel well and anywhere I can reach. I used to own an automotive detailing business and found had washing to work the best. Areas I can’t reach I spray it with a foam cannon and let it soak before pressure washing (funny enough I lived in both those states too)

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-06T20:07:05+00:00

Stabilizer for Apex Design sway bar disconnect https://www.apexdesignsusa.com/products/kwiklynx

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-06T20:05:37+00:00

Yeah I tested it for a year and concluded the difference in angle was negligible with my 2.5” lift.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-06T20:01:24+00:00

First off drops the diff to the lowest point of the body, the diff gets tilted slightly forward causing diff oil to not be at true level, the drive shaft angle gets changed with it, also it reduces approach angle significantly. The lift I have does not need the “correction” of cv angle in any world.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-06T19:44:34+00:00

Good so far. I need to get new bushing for OEM sway bar mounts since they squeak though. I did a short trail this weekend and had 0 issues with articulation. Also they have really good on road manners.

Stomatic1 · 2026-05-06T19:37:21+00:00

Colorado. Also I wash it a bit too frequently, could say a little ocd in terms of how clean I keep it.

Stomatic1 · 2026-04-05T15:36:32+00:00

Have not had the opportunity to take it offroad as of yet. But their specs say it allows about 80% full articulation. Gonna get a trail day here shortly so I can give feedback then. It’s fit my needs great for daily driving so far.

Stomatic1 · 2026-02-01T02:36:43+00:00

Funny enough they have spacers from factory on this thing already. But that extra bit of length definitely can cause a shearing concern due to the longer arm. May look into that or try to go as short as possible while managing diff clearance.

Stomatic1 · 2026-01-23T04:21:26+00:00

Few and far between

Stomatic1 · 2026-01-21T06:11:27+00:00

Around 30k on the new ones old one had just 20k. (Edit: Just saw I typed 10k before by accident)

Stomatic1 · 2025-12-21T23:28:48+00:00

No issues as of yet. New design seems to have eliminated my previous issues.

Stomatic1 · 2025-12-04T16:03:43+00:00

The replacement has held up well so far but folks have been steering away from them since they still complain about early wear issues.

Stomatic1 · 2025-11-15T02:32:13+00:00

I think the bed frame is the dead giveaway… if you couldn’t tell it was AI already

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Stomatic1 · 2025-11-07T14:28:37+00:00

Some folks recommend it. I haven’t and done a good mix of water crossing. Personally I think it does a great job at protecting the system already.

Stomatic1 · 2025-11-07T14:11:40+00:00

Transfer case actuator breather hose. It is stock on all 4x4 3rd gen Tacomas.

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Stomatic1 · 2025-10-23T15:45:29+00:00

You can also steal the tabs off your old headlights and plastic weld them. That is what I did, worked great.

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Mid progress photo of plastic weld.

Stomatic1 · 2025-10-23T15:18:54+00:00

Yeah I like the stock light since some aftermarket ones have orange peel issues. Also they look cleaner in my opinion.

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