TRD sway bar - Toyota Yaris Forums

428CobraJet · 05-06-2014, 11:25 PM

I'm at 106000 miles on my 09 3 door and debating about trading for something plusher in December. Love the mileage, size, exterior style and dependability and am content with the performance of the Mighty Yaris.

I decided to go ahead and buy the rear bar. Installed it last Tuesday. Drove the Cloverleaf numerous times in downtown Houston and was very happy.

The real test? 500 mile round trip to Port Aransas Sunday for an afternoon wedding. 75-80mph. 20mph headwind from the South. Absolutely amazing! One handed all the way. I make this trip monthly to my hometown and know the feeling of wandering from the shoulder to the white centerline. It cured it! The car has just settled down. I was not near as beat at the end of the day, either.

I can't see a downside. Ty Yaris world.
Craig

94toy22re · 05-06-2014, 11:37 PM

Last year i drove from okc to Big Bend National Park, from Odessa to Alpine i was going between 90-100mph with a headwind, one hand on the steering wheel no problems. Since then i have installed a TRD sway bar and it has been well worth the cost but i have never had a bad a experience with the stock stability going high speeds.

428CobraJet · 05-06-2014, 11:46 PM

Hmmm...dunno. mine and my brother's are the same. Is yours a hb?

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94toy22re · 05-06-2014, 11:50 PM

Yes but a 2012

428CobraJet · 05-06-2014, 11:53 PM

Could be changed-do you have the 15" wheels?. ..or I drive quite a bit and my tires are worn (I'm killing the second set - Yokohamas)

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roxy1 · 05-07-2014, 07:41 AM

yeah, I drive at high speeds at times and occasionally high winds, but stability has never been a problem ('14 yaris). one hand on the wheel never made me feel concerned. but, remembering my '07 yaris, it definitely felt less stable.

ive thought about the trd rear bar, but just to keep the car flatter in the turns.

Exiwolfman · 05-07-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by roxy1

yeah, I drive at high speeds at times and occasionally high winds, but stability has never been a problem ('14 yaris). one hand on the wheel never made me feel concerned. but, remembering my '07 yaris, it definitely felt less stable.

ive thought about the trd rear bar, but just to keep the car flatter in the turns.

the new Yaris is longer in the wheel base that will help in ride ...i for one wish i did my TRD rear sway bar earlier cos its awesome , noticeable difference in ride so glad i got it .

MUSKOKA800 · 05-18-2014, 07:39 PM

no downside to the TRD anti-sway bar. Decreased understeer and vastly improved highway cross-wind stability.
Gotta love it!

05-06-2014, 11:25 PM	#1
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	TRD sway bar I'm at 106000 miles on my 09 3 door and debating about trading for something plusher in December. Love the mileage, size, exterior style and dependability and am content with the performance of the Mighty Yaris. I decided to go ahead and buy the rear bar. Installed it last Tuesday. Drove the Cloverleaf numerous times in downtown Houston and was very happy. The real test? 500 mile round trip to Port Aransas Sunday for an afternoon wedding. 75-80mph. 20mph headwind from the South. Absolutely amazing! One handed all the way. I make this trip monthly to my hometown and know the feeling of wandering from the shoulder to the white centerline. It cured it! The car has just settled down. I was not near as beat at the end of the day, either. I can't see a downside. Ty Yaris world. Craig __________________ You are what you drive.

05-06-2014, 11:46 PM	#3
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	Hmmm...dunno. mine and my brother's are the same. Is yours a hb? Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk __________________ You are what you drive.

05-06-2014, 11:53 PM	#5
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	Could be changed-do you have the 15" wheels?. ..or I drive quite a bit and my tires are worn (I'm killing the second set - Yokohamas) Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk __________________ You are what you drive.

05-18-2014, 07:39 PM	#8
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	no downside to the TRD anti-sway bar. Decreased understeer and vastly improved highway cross-wind stability. Gotta love it! __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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05-06-2014, 11:37 PM	#2
94toy22re Drives: 2012 Yaris L hatch 5spd Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norman Posts: 31	Last year i drove from okc to Big Bend National Park, from Odessa to Alpine i was going between 90-100mph with a headwind, one hand on the steering wheel no problems. Since then i have installed a TRD sway bar and it has been well worth the cost but i have never had a bad a experience with the stock stability going high speeds.

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roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	yeah, I drive at high speeds at times and occasionally high winds, but stability has never been a problem ('14 yaris). one hand on the wheel never made me feel concerned. but, remembering my '07 yaris, it definitely felt less stable. ive thought about the trd rear bar, but just to keep the car flatter in the turns.