TRD rear sway bar...

[tooter]

I can now confirm that the TRD rear sway bar also fits the 2012 models. :smile:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5928.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5925.jpg

When stuff like this (and the header) says "fits 07-08" I always get a little creeped out but figure what's the worst that can happen? Ship it back, pay a restocking fee, and move on. So I don't mind being a 2012 model lab rat. :smile:

I can also report that the TRD sticker fits the 2012 models too... :wink:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5929.jpg

[kimona]

And what's your driving impression with the anti-sway bar?

TRD emblem looks cool!

[tooter]

Don't know yet because I just put it on this evening and we haven't gone anywhere except to take a hike in the hills to see the big full moon at perigee just as it was rising tonight. :smile:

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Don't know yet because I just put it on this evening and we haven't gone anywhere except to take a hike in the hills to see the big full moon at perigee just as it was rising tonight. :smile:

I anxiously await a report after your road test. I already love the '12's sharp handling (for the class of car), but I will totally buy and install one of these, if the sharper handling is there.

[tooter]

Sure. I'll let you know. :smile:
The bar only took about 20 minutes to install and is as close to an absolutely perfect fit as you can get. Fits onto the lower rear shock bolts, which are already long enough to accept the bar. Two other supplied bolts attach it to the trailing arm which has perfectly positioned holes.

I noticed something interesting about the bolts...
There is a flat washer under the head of the bolt and serrations stamped into the underside of the nut, so the bolts remove much easier by turning the bolt head rather than the nut. Same with installing. I just snugged them down by hand and turned the bolt heads with just one wrench because the serrated nut bites in and holds its position without needing to be held with a second wrench. :thumbsup:

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Sure. I'll let you know. :smile:
The bar only took about 20 minutes to install and is as close to an absolutely perfect fit as you can get. Fits onto the lower rear shock bolts, which are already long enough to accept the bar. Two other supplied bolts attach it to the trailing arm which has perfectly positioned holes.

I noticed something interesting about the bolts...
There is a flat washer under the head of the bolt and serrations stamped into the underside of the nut, so the bolts remove much easier by turning the bolt head rather than the nut. Same with installing. I just snugged them down by hand and turned the bolt heads with just one wrench because the serrated nut bites in and holds its position without needing to be held with a second wrench. :thumbsup:

So much want.

[XyresicPsych]

the only difference from 07-11 and 12 is the body panels and interior. rest of the car is identical. all parts from earlier models 07+ will fit without a hitch.

[tooter]

Taking a car ride to town always has lots of twists and turns because we live in a canyon, so today I got an opportunity to see how the rear sway bar works... and it works great. :smile: The car stays completely flat in the turns with no hint of any body roll. I'm really pleased at how well it works. And the nice part is that it doesn't make the suspension harsh. You don't even know it's there until you turn the wheel.

[jangvt]

how much does it cost?

[tooter]

Didn't find any deals so I just paid the going rate. It was $176 with free shipping and no sales tax off of Ebay. Dealers sell them for the same price, about $150 plus sales tax and shipping. I believe it's worth it because the value of improved handling is greater than the cost. :smile:

[mtiberio]

part number?

[TOLMACH]

Any noticeable improvements in car handling?

[tooter]

part number?

PTR11-52071

[tooter]

Any noticeable improvements in car handling?

From post #8...:rolleyes:

Taking a car ride to town always has lots of twists and turns because we live in a canyon, so today I got an opportunity to see how the rear sway bar works... and it works great. The car stays completely flat in the turns with no hint of any body roll. I'm really pleased at how well it works. And the nice part is that it doesn't make the suspension harsh. You don't even know it's there until you turn the wheel.

[TOLMACH]

^ Thanks!

[carolinablue]

I had one on my 2007 and now have one on my 2012. It is the best modification you can make for your money. The difference in handling is immediately apparent and very significant. It makes the car handle much flatter and it is especially noticable when taking a sharp turn quickly. You can get a real TRD one one at partsnet.com for $149 with free shipping if you use the pull down menu for shipping method.

[mtiberio]

I am puzzled, I thought the track on the '12 was wider than earlier Yaris?

[tooter]

The wheelbase is a little bit longer.

2011 96.9"

2012 98.8"

[carolinablue]

The width of a 2011 Yaris 3 door lift back is 66.7 inches as is the width of a 2012. The width of the five door is the same as the 3 door for both years.

[auxmike]

I have this on my '08 hatch. It firms up the rear real nice. I paid $152 in '08 so the price has remained fairly stable.

[2012yarisowner]

I wanted to ask is the 2012 sedan the same as the 07-08 sedans, wanted to get the rear sway bar put on but the dealer said it wouldn't fit correctly so figured i'd ask to see if anyone knows if it would work on the sedan?

[MyzticZ3r0]

The 22mm whiteline sway bar is what you're looking for:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Whiteline-22mm-Adjustable-Rear-Swaybar-Yaris-xD-BTR86Z.htm

[2012yarisowner]

Thanks for the help

[scmoky]

How thick is the TRD rear sway bar? 19mm or 22mm? I also look for TRD springs for Yaris III, but didn't found anything, could you give me a link please.
Regards

[Absolutely Red 12]

How thick is the TRD rear sway bar? 19mm or 22mm? I also look for TRD springs for Yaris III, but didn't found anything, could you give me a link please.
Regards

If you are upgrading the springs, then there is no need for the 22mm bar.
The TRD 19mm is just right.

For the TRD springs, many have not updated their catalog, do a search for 2011 yards. They work, I have a set installed.

Go here, good people:

http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=793&Part_cat=11&parts_id=1374

[scmoky]

Thanks, Just one little offtopic. TDR sadly not avilable in Europe. So Eibach Pro kit(same as TRD) or H&R?

[why?]

whichever you prefer, depending on spring rates. Both are good names.

[boooggy]

Thanks, Just one little offtopic. TDR sadly not avilable in Europe. So Eibach Pro kit(same as TRD) or H&R?

u can order via ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2014-Toyota-Yaris-TRD-Performance-Rear-Sway-Bar-Kit-PTR11-52071-/281280419374?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AYaris&hash=item417d9e962e&vxp=mtr#shpCntId)
only that you have to pay transport and import taxes....

[roxy1]

got this installed today and it does everything folks here claim it to do. however, I could hear some metallic rattling on my dirt drive. it is noticeable that the bar tucks farther up into the torsion beam on the right side than the left...close enough that it may be causing the rattling. either the bar is bent slightly at one of the curves or my torsion beam is crooked.

looking at tooters pics at the beginning of the thread, his bar seems equally tucked into the beam on both the left and right sides. I suspect the bar is off. my shipment got pushed back a day on the day it was supposed to arrive. makes me wonder if there was an "incident" with the package.

[yarisugi]

roxy, I had a similar problem like yours - sway bar bumping against the beam. I loosened both bolts and pulled the bar down a bit to prevent contact then tightened the bolts back up and it's been trouble-free since. You might have to hold the bar down a little whilst tightening the bolts.

[IllusionX]

It says in the instructions that the bar should not touch anything beside the mounting points!

[roxy1]

roxy, I had a similar problem like yours - sway bar bumping against the beam. I loosened both bolts and pulled the bar down a bit to prevent contact then tightened the bolts back up and it's been trouble-free since. You might have to hold the bar down a little whilst tightening the bolts.

yes, i will be doing this later today.

[yarisugi]

Yes, installed without anything touching. But after I went for a drive, I could hear the "tapping" or "rattling" sound. Had to slightly re-adjust the position of the swaybar. (read: yank it downward, away from the beam).

[ucsmfu]

u can order via ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2014-Toyota-Yaris-TRD-Performance-Rear-Sway-Bar-Kit-PTR11-52071-/281280419374?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AYaris&hash=item417d9e962e&vxp=mtr#shpCntId)
only that you have to pay transport and import taxes....

will this work ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261499892257?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[IllusionX]

This. http://m.ebay.com/itm/221295648590?nav=SEARCH

[ucsmfu]

This. http://m.ebay.com/itm/221295648590?nav=SEARCH

same parts number but abit more expensive than the link I posted :P

[yougojay]

Thanks Tooter! Finally, after just shy of 2 years ownership, ordered one for my birthday from TRDSparks.com - PTR11 - 52071. Really looking forward to this mod! I know it will make me love this hot rod even more, LOL!

[yougojay]

Wow, It came in 2 days, very quick but only 250 miles away. Awesome, Really looking forward to the way it help to make the car handle better.
http://i58.tinypic.com/huft52.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/sdh95j.jpg

[sheekeebut]

Color matched, too. It's like your car knew it needed it.

[Exiwolfman]

roxy, I had a similar problem like yours - sway bar bumping against the beam. I loosened both bolts and pulled the bar down a bit to prevent contact then tightened the bolts back up and it's been trouble-free since. You might have to hold the bar down a little whilst tightening the bolts.
Hmmm maybe that would explain that odd noise... Gone have to look into it more

[yougojay]

It's going on today, I'm excited! (along with a tire rotation & state inspection) Oil change next week (Mag1 5W-30 & a WIX filter) Will be set for the Summer!!!

[DJYojimbo]

congrats!!!

[yougojay]

congrats!!!
Thanks! Finally, huh? LOL, I knew I'd get one eventually...

It's On, YES! VERY nice! Awesome, car needs this from the factory! Tightens the car up nicely, love it, love it, love it! May be a placebo affect, but it actually seems to make the car feel more 'solid' just driving it. I would imagine any of the braces, cross-braces they make for the Yaris would eliminate some body flex but I'm not an engineer, I'm a brain surgeon :w00t:
Thanks Tooter - reading your (this) original post (along with everyone's positive comments) made me say 'Oh yeah, I'm gettin' this!' :drool:
http://i62.tinypic.com/2hqtrw0.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/zl2kpc.jpg

[A-Jey]

I'll be getting a trd sway bar soon, i just bought my 08 yaris a month ago & noticed cornering is sloppy & unstable in the rear especially going over bumps on turns. Nice write ups on sway bars here!

[Kalispel]

I'll be getting a trd sway bar soon, i just bought my 08 yaris a month ago & noticed cornering is sloppy & unstable in the rear especially going over bumps on turns. Nice write ups on sway bars here!

I certainly noticed the difference after I installed mine. Great add-on! :wub:

[NYC-SE]

The TRD rear sway bar is the best money you can spend on this car.

[ern-diz]

Arguably?

[tmontague]

It's is definitely money well spent but I'd say that tires are still the best place to put money for performance gains, or even lowering , those made big difference. Mind you, all of those cost varying amounts of $

[Captain Yaris]

It's is definitely money well spent but I'd say that tires are still the best place to put money for performance gains, or even lowering , those made big difference. Mind you, all of those cost varying amounts of $

I have to agree with you. I just bought tires and figured most would handle relatively similar on our cars but in fact, I was mistaken. I purchased Sumimoto A/S tires and they cause my car to wander at higher speeds quite severely, especially when driven over uneven pavement. I have learned a lot from you guys on this site and I'm already looking forward to my next set of tires.

[DarkShadowFox]

fits on the 2015 like a glove. seats right up and under the rear tortionbar crossover.

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[Lair]

fits on the 2015 like a glove. seats right up and under the rear tortionbar crossover.

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Can you post pics of the front mounting points?

[DarkShadowFox]

Can you post pics of the front mounting points?
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/58fccb845f6f6/IMG_20170423_114114.jpg?

http://toyotaparts.sparkstoyota.com/install/PTR11-52071inst.pdf

[ccyaris]

I got the TRD also, I noticeed some member mentioning noise from the bar touching the x-member so I installed the PTR11-47011 kit.
https://trdtoyotaparts.elmoretoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-suspension-hardware-kit-rear-sway-bar-ptr1147011

[Lair]

Thanks!