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Heelshock's avatar
Heelshock
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Jul 07, 2013

Toyota Sway Control

Just completed a 400 mile trip. Starting in 2011 the Tundras were equipped with standard electronic sway control that reacts in a millisecond when it feels trailer sway. I've never had a problem with sway with my setup, but I decided to remove the Reese friction sway bar for this trip to see how it went. In 40 mph gusts and big rigs right up next to me on I-40, the trailer didn't budge an inch.

I've done a lot of searching to see if the friction control is actually detrimental to the new vehicle electronic sway control, or in the least one renders the other pointless. Answers are hard to find, however. I can say that I won't be putting the Reese back on.
  • RinconVTR's avatar
    RinconVTR
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2013
    This is not a fair comparison having never towed with the electronic Toyota sway control turned off. And as another said, electronic and mechanical systems are not related. You can use one or both, and if given the option, I would keep using both.
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2013
    I would be concerned about the tongue weight for the receivers non WD rating. Dry TW of 525 could be over 600lbs all loaded up. Most factory receivers are rated 500-5000lbs non WD.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2013
    We have similar integrated sway control systems on our products also. The friction sway control should not have any affect on the electronic system that's integrated into the vehicle dynamics system. The integrated system uses it's internal inertial sensors to compensate so it just compensates less when you have a friction device installed. You can never have too much sway control when it comes to TT towing. I suggest you continue to use the friction system.

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