{"product_id":"kdss-rear-sway-bar-drop-kit-upgraded-billet-fixed-link","title":"Dr KDSS Rear Sway Bar Drop Kit (Upgraded Billet Fixed Link) For 4Runner (2010-Current)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #fefeff;\"\u003eFits: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #fefeff;\"\u003e2010–Current 4Runner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #d00101; color: #f0f2f5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note on KDSS Lean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKDSS drop kits — \u003cstrong\u003eours or any other manufacturer’s\u003c\/strong\u003e — are \u003cstrong\u003enot designed to fix or prevent KDSS lean\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKDSS lean is caused by an \u003cstrong\u003eimbalance in the KDSS hydraulic system\u003c\/strong\u003e, not by sway bar position, links, or suspension geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you believe a drop kit corrects KDSS lean, you’ve likely been misinformed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease reach out to us directly\u003c\/strong\u003e for accurate guidance instead of relying on forum speculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn upgraded KDSS rear drop solution that replaces the \u003cstrong\u003eOEM passenger-side fixed KDSS link\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003elonger, stronger billet 7075 aluminum link\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining a spacer on the driver-side KDSS strut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit accomplishes the \u003cstrong\u003esame goal as rear KDSS drop spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e, but does it in a \u003cstrong\u003estronger, safer, and more trail-resilient way\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith modern suspension setups, KDSS trucks are being wheeled harder than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn certain off-road scenarios—especially dropping off ledges or landing on rocks—the \u003cstrong\u003eOEM passenger-side fixed KDSS link\u003c\/strong\u003e can take a direct hit. When that happens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory link can \u003cstrong\u003ebend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sway bar becomes \u003cstrong\u003emisaligned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat misalignment can then \u003cstrong\u003estress or damage the KDSS shock shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the system is out of alignment, problems compound quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgraded billet link eliminates that weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaces the weak OEM \u003cstrong\u003efixed passenger-side KDSS link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintains correct sway bar position under full droop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevents sway bar misalignment that can damage the KDSS strut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllows \u003cstrong\u003efull suspension droop\u003c\/strong\u003e when running extended-travel rear shocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepositions the system while keeping the KDSS strut piston in its \u003cstrong\u003eOEM operating range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides clearance to run up to a \u003cstrong\u003e285\/70\/17 spare tire in the factory location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Failure Example (See Photos Below)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0239\/1011\/files\/kdsslinkproblem.jpg?v=1766611367\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OEM fixed link is a known weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard trail impacts can bend the link, which forces the sway bar out of position. 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If you have room because you have the round bushing and thinner smaller cap.   Run the washers with the locking nuts.   If you have an updated bushing and bottom cap ( thicker , typically 2018+ ) then no need for washers  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Options \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the option that fits your current setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear KDSS Drop Spacers (Pair) – $180\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe old school solution. Simple and effective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillet Fixed Link Only – $200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor customers who already have \u003cstrong\u003etwo rear drop spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to upgrade the OEM fixed link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillet Fixed Link + Driver-Side Spacer – $250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upgraded setup. Stronger, cleaner, and built for harder use.\u003cbr\u003eCall it the \u003cstrong\u003eGucci option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want — no judgment here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready Have Two Drop Spacers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already own \u003cstrong\u003etwo rear KDSS drop spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition and are upgrading to the billet link:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📧 \u003cstrong\u003eEmail:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003eDom@DrKDSS.com\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-i9agxugi.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos of your spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be eligible for a \u003cstrong\u003e$40 credit\u003c\/strong\u003e toward the billet link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEligibility depends on condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eDRKDSS\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTreaty Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e rear drop spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacer dimensions must match this system ( 2” spacer) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKDSS-equipped vehicles only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot compatible with random or unknown spacer brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo You Need This Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning extended-travel rear shocks? \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheeling harder than stock? \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to run a \u003cstrong\u003e285\/70\/17 spare\u003c\/strong\u003e in the factory location? \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMall crawler that never articulates? 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Lower the sway bar to gain clearance.  If you don’t have spacer, you will lower the sway bar until you can get space between sway bar and kdss strut. KDSS strut will need to be fully extended to allow spacer to fit. Jack up the sway bar until busing makes contact with kdss strut  install the hardware for kdss strut side. Torque to 70lbs and use blue loctite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the OEM fixed link \u0026amp; spacer ( if you have spacers already) and replace with the billet link\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque top frame-side bolt to 90 ft-lbs (blue loctite is recommended) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack the sway bar back into position ( strut will compress) until the bushing on passenger side contacts billet link and install hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque lower hardware to 70 ft-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocking nuts included — \u003cstrong\u003eno Loctite required on the bolts facing up and down  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003etorque hash marks\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick visual inspection after use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Prevents bending of the OEM KDSS fixed link\u003cbr\u003e✅ Protects the KDSS strut from misalignment damage\u003cbr\u003e✅ Allows full rear suspension droop\u003cbr\u003e✅ Eliminates track bar and sway bar interference\u003cbr\u003e✅ Supports extended-travel suspension setups\u003cbr\u003e✅ Clears 285\/70\/17 spare tire in factory location\u003cbr\u003e✅ Stronger than any OEM KDSS rear link\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don’t \u003cem\u003eneed\u003c\/em\u003e this kit — but once you wheel harder, you’ll want it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people buy it for function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome buy it for clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome buy it because it looks cool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of those reasons are valid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% restock fee applies. 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