{"product_id":"kdss-rear-sway-bar-drop-kit-upgraded-billet-fixed-link","title":"KDSS Rear Sway Bar Drop Kit (Upgraded Billet Fixed Link)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your rear KDSS system the right way. This billet rear KDSS drop solution is built for drivers who actually use their suspension travel — replacing the weak OEM passenger-side fixed link with a CNC-machined 7075 billet aluminum link while retaining a properly positioned driver-side spacer. Stronger, safer, and built for real trail abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKDSS lean:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit does NOT fix or prevent KDSS lean. Lean is caused by hydraulic imbalance within the KDSS system — not sway bar geometry, links, or spacers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e KDSS-equipped vehicles only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacer requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works only with DRKDSS or Treaty Oak rear drop spacers. Unknown spacer brands are not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestock fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 20% restocking fee applies. Please confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the OEM passenger-side fixed KDSS link with a longer, stronger 7075 billet aluminum link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains a spacer on the driver-side KDSS strut to maintain proper geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accomplishes the same goal as traditional rear KDSS drop spacers — but in a stronger, more trail-resilient way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak point:\u003c\/strong\u003e The OEM fixed link is a known failure point under hard trail use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard ledge drops or rock landings can bend the factory link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMisalignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once bent, the sway bar shifts and can stress or damage the KDSS strut shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e This billet link eliminates that failure point entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weak OEM passenger-side KDSS link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proper sway bar position at full droop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sway bar misalignment that can damage the KDSS strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full suspension droop when running extended-travel rear shocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e KDSS piston within OEM operating range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to a 285\/70\/17 spare tire in the factory location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined 7075 aircraft-grade billet aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significantly stronger than OEM steel link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black anodized (only color available).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overbuilt for real off-road use, not just daily driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad path:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fixed link carries the load — that’s why this component is billet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear KDSS drop spacers (pair):\u003c\/strong\u003e $180 – Traditional spacer solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBillet fixed link only:\u003c\/strong\u003e $200 – For customers already running two rear drop spacers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBillet fixed link + driver-side spacer:\u003c\/strong\u003e $250 – Stronger, cleaner, trail-ready setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBillet link:\u003c\/strong\u003e (1) 7075 fixed link with pre-installed ¾\" Pro Bearing uniball and snap ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e (2) M10 × 1.25 × 60mm flange head bolts (clear zinc).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking nuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e (2) M10 × 1.25 locking nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacers:\u003c\/strong\u003e (2) Stainless steel high-misalignment spacers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashers:\u003c\/strong\u003e (2) Washers (not used on all vehicles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010–Current (KDSS only).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLexus GX460:\u003c\/strong\u003e KDSS equipped models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Prado 150:\u003c\/strong\u003e KDSS equipped models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free within the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships within 24–48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best installed with vehicle on its own weight (tires on ground).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak bolts with penetrating oil if vehicle is older or exposed to road salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top frame-side bolt 80 ft-lbs. 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