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jamal1984
05-25-2011, 05:33 PM
Got my 23mm Sway Bar today from MicroImage.
First Complaint: All i got is myself no help.
Second, them bolts that hold the shocks together, you will probably need a Impact Wrench Gun to remove it, forget about the sockets with hands.
Took me a good 40 minutes to get everything done, plus while i got the 2 back wheels removed, might as well adjusted my Drum Brakes with Hand Brake.
PROS: Everything, man this is totally worth $164 shipped.
Of course not 100% better, but i said from 40-70% better body roll depend.
Of course not like Porsche but i can tell you probably BMW 3 series feel. :thumbup:
[U]Second[U] Something i do noticed and tested. The coffee will not spill out when i make a turn, normally it's be all over my seat or dash.
The second pic with the navigation and file folder, that is it's originally position after 30 minutes drivie with about 13 turns, normally it's will be on the floor or somewhere else.
I took some pics hope i installed correctly.

Everyone got 200 bucks to spend, add this. And think about it, you drive a yaris everyday why not make it more fun to drive? i mean it's handle better, feel more solid, and kinda easy to install by yourself.

marcus
05-25-2011, 05:56 PM
impact wrench is not needed just need a breaker bar or some sort.. i had one guy to help me but i think without him its gonna be a b#$%h... that thing was so tight that i have to pull on the side to slide it to match the bolt hole.. but after it was done it was all worth it...

SKurj
05-25-2011, 06:16 PM
The bottom bolt in those shocks is a b#tch! I happened to have a 18" bar used for weights that I put on the end of the ratchet to get them free. Yes a breaker bar is one of the next things on my list of tools..

I went with the 19mm but.. as I installed tokico blues, tein springs and the bar all at once I can't really vouch for the difference the bar alone made. Spent the first few days on the steelies and then my new wheels and tires arrived. The first day or 2 I thought the ride was abit harsh, but now that I have been driving it I don't notice it being harsh at all. Granted I do 850kms a week all on the 400 series, rarely much else.

mazilla
05-25-2011, 06:18 PM
I just used a 12" piece of copper pipe over the socket wrench...easy peezy. Ya'll need some grip strength. ;) ;)

malibuguy
05-25-2011, 06:19 PM
eww crush-bent 1.75" tubing

jamal1984
05-25-2011, 06:42 PM
man i'm the weakest :)

Spahrticus
05-26-2011, 03:46 AM
BMW 3 series feel? Ha, that gave me a good laugh.

Betrivent
05-26-2011, 04:18 AM
I needed to geta good 10" pipe to help me get my shock bolt off. Min was rusted on like crazy. Needed some sort of shock freeze de-seizer too.

jamal1984
05-26-2011, 09:58 AM
BMW 3 series feel? Ha, that gave me a good laugh.

hey what's good in this life beside a good good laugh man? laugh all you want, you will live longer :clap:

toy_toronto
05-26-2011, 11:34 AM
man i'm the weakest :)

will i have to call this guy when i decide to do mine?

http://medextremes.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/biceps-extreme1.jpg

seriously though I think i'll only go 19mm so if anyone else is looking to upgrade theirs to 23mm (or getting rid of their TRD), let me know :wink:

-toy

thebarber
05-26-2011, 01:57 PM
i use pentrating lubricant the day before suspension installs.....ive never had an issue breaking anything loose

mazilla
05-26-2011, 02:53 PM
will i have to call this guy when i decide to do mine?

http://medextremes.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/biceps-extreme1.jpg
-toy


ROFL

The sad part is that arm is full of synthol, it's an oil some bodybuilders inject into lagging muscles to puff them up. It's supposed to be used on the small spots here and there, then you can't tell...but when you inject a freaking gallon of it you end up like that.

BEEF
05-26-2011, 02:59 PM
been using a cheater bar for years now. it is a pipe from a service drop that I swiped from HS electronics class. it is much thicker than conduit. usually the bolt breaks free before the wrench....usually

I think that guy's arm is bigger around than my waist. lol

Spahrticus
05-26-2011, 07:30 PM
hey what's good in this life beside a good good laugh man? laugh all you want, you will live longer :clap:

Now that made me really lol :smile:

jamal1984
05-26-2011, 08:23 PM
Now that made me really lol :smile:

there you go, glad i could help:rolleyes: