Parts for your 2005 Toyota Land cruiser-Sway bars & links

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser sway-bars-&-links

Based on Toyota’s Factory Repair Manual and Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 100 Series (UZJ100/HDJ100 and 105 variants), the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is fitted with front and rear stabiliser bars (sway bars) and end links. These components are also described in Toyota’s New Car Features documentation for the 100 Series chassis. So yes—sway-bars-&-links are absolutely relevant to this model.

On a 2005 Land Cruiser, the sway-bars-&-links help keep the big wagon flat and predictable through corners, reducing body roll so the tyres stay planted. That pays off on long highway runs, towing, and when dodging ruts and corrugations on Kiwi backroads or Aussie outback tracks. The D-bushes secure the bar to the chassis, while the end links connect the bar to the control arms or axle, transferring load side-to-side to steady the body.

There’s no strict replacement interval, but these parts work hard and the rubber can fatigue. It’s smart to check them at every service or at least every 20,000 km. Look for perished or cracked bushes, split link boots, loose studs, or bent links after off-road use. Common signs they’re tired include clunks over speed humps, vague steering, excess body roll, and squeaks that come and go with bumps.

When servicing sway-bars-&-links on a 100 Series:

• Inspect D-bushes and link bushes/ball joints for play or tearing, replace in pairs for consistency.
• Torque fasteners with the vehicle at normal ride height to avoid pre-loading the bushes.
• Use new nuts (nylocs) and correct-grade hardware, recheck torque after a few hundred kilometres.
• Polyurethane D-bushes can reduce roll and last longer, but may squeak if not lubricated with the right grease.

Lifting a Land Cruiser? Consider extended links to correct sway bar angles, and be realistic: disconnecting or removing a sway bar can improve articulation off-road, but it will reduce on-road stability. For daily road use, intact, quality sway-bars-&-links are the go.

Quality aftermarket or genuine Toyota parts both do the job. Genuine keeps the OE ride balance, performance options can sharpen turn-in. Either way, a fresh set of bushes and links often makes a 100 Series feel tighter, calmer, and more confidence-inspiring.

Popular questions

How can someone tell if their 2005 Land Cruiser’s sway-bars-&-links are worn out?
They’ll usually hear a dull clunk or knock over potholes and speed humps, feel extra body roll in roundabouts, or notice the steering feels a bit floaty. A quick inspection often reveals perished D-bushes, split link boots, or movement when levering the bar or link by hand. If there’s visible play or torn rubber, it’s time to replace.

Is it worth upgrading to polyurethane bushes on a 100 Series?
Poly bushes can sharpen response and last longer than rubber, which some owners love, especially with towing or a loaded touring setup. They can, however, introduce squeaks if not greased with the right lubricant and maintained. For a factory-quiet feel, quality rubber is still a safe bet.

Do sway-bar links need changing after a suspension lift?
Often, yes. A lift changes the bar’s working angle. Longer or adjustable links help restore the correct geometry, improving effectiveness and reducing stress on the bar and mounts. If the bar looks tipped up or down at rest, or the links are binding at full droop, consider extended links.