DIY - rear sway bar [pics] - Page 8 - Toyota Yaris Forums

CtrlAltDefeat · 01-23-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowsushi

yeah I know, just wanted to make it easier. dont think I will get around to installing my lowered shocks this week anyway with this rain. My garage just soaks up the water. I can hardly keep it up with out putting weights on the otherside to balance it out. Up to 40lbs now. I would hate for a weight to fall on the Yaris.

You have to weigh down your garage when it rains?

lowsushi · 01-24-2010, 08:48 AM

To keep the garage door open I need to counter-balance the weight of the rain soaked bottem portion with weights on the top part of the garage door when opened.

advocate · 01-31-2010, 05:47 PM

Just finished this install!

Great product, great price, great DIY!

Thanks MicroImage!

I really need to get a torque wrench...

Now to install the Tanabe strut bar!

Teledan71 · 11-23-2010, 05:25 PM

Hi i'm writing from Italy and i'd want to buy one rear sway bar for my yaris. I read many posts in forum toyotaclubitalia and one member who's named Suiller, has posted your photo how to installate sway bar; this member has writed that is possible to buy the bar from other member named Garm ??? Can you help me. Thanks a lot

Klink10 · 11-23-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teledan71

Hi i'm writing from Italy and i'd want to buy one rear sway bar for my yaris. I read many posts in forum toyotaclubitalia and one member who's named Suiller, has posted your photo how to installate sway bar; this member has writed that is possible to buy the bar from other member named Garm ??? Can you help me. Thanks a lot

Forum vendor this site name is Garm and owns/represents Micro Image. Look for posts by him and or google Micro Image.

pjh · 11-30-2010, 01:54 AM

Hey guys, just got a (stock) 2006 Yaris HB and thinking of doing this mod. How much does this mod (for both 19mm and 23mm) affect the understeer/oversteer balance? I'm looking to reduce the understeer and improve turning response, but I don't want it so extreme as to be losing the back end regularly. I don't want my wife to drive it and end up backwards in a ditch. My gut feel is that this won't be a problem, but does anybody have a comment from experience on how extreme the two sizes are with respect to terminal understeer/oversteer?

Also, anybody have experience ordering to Canada from MI?

ddongbap · 11-30-2010, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh

Hey guys, just got a (stock) 2006 Yaris HB and thinking of doing this mod. How much does this mod (for both 19mm and 23mm) affect the understeer/oversteer balance? I'm looking to reduce the understeer and improve turning response, but I don't want it so extreme as to be losing the back end regularly. I don't want my wife to drive it and end up backwards in a ditch. My gut feel is that this won't be a problem, but does anybody have a comment from experience on how extreme the two sizes are with respect to terminal understeer/oversteer?

Also, anybody have experience ordering to Canada from MI?

Yes. Garm will get it done for you. He ships worldwide.

matthewai · 01-21-2011, 01:53 AM

i know this prob was answered but can some one refresh me...does the UR 19mm fit on 2010 sedan ?

RedRide · 01-21-2011, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewai

i know this prob was answered but can some one refresh me...does the UR 19mm fit on 2010 sedan ?

Yes it will fit as the suspensions are identical for all sedans and HBs

cali yaris · 01-21-2011, 12:57 PM

^ correct, and thanks!

matthewai · 02-03-2011, 01:47 AM

if i were installing an exhaust should i put the sway bar on after or before or does it not matter cuz im waiting for an exhaust now and also the mounting hardware for the bar just want to know what i should do first when i get both these...thanks

cali yaris · 02-03-2011, 02:04 AM

^ doesn't matter. an axle-back exhaust is two bolts and installs in 10 minutes or less.

matthewai · 02-03-2011, 02:11 AM

yeah didnt think so, awesome

PumpkinSteve · 02-12-2011, 03:37 PM

How long does it take to fit the TRD sway bar? Do you need to take the rear wheels off? I want to do it myself but I don't have ramps/ axle stand so I'll probably have to pay someone else to :(

cali yaris · 02-12-2011, 05:09 PM

^ Takes about 30 minutes max. You can do it with the car on the ground if you're not lowered. It helps to jack up the the rear a little though to take the weight off the shock bolt (one of the two bolts that hold on the sway bar.

sickpuppy1 · 02-12-2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh

Hey guys, just got a (stock) 2006 Yaris HB and thinking of doing this mod. How much does this mod (for both 19mm and 23mm) affect the understeer/oversteer balance? I'm looking to reduce the understeer and improve turning response, but I don't want it so extreme as to be losing the back end regularly. I don't want my wife to drive it and end up backwards in a ditch. My gut feel is that this won't be a problem, but does anybody have a comment from experience on how extreme the two sizes are with respect to terminal understeer/oversteer?

Also, anybody have experience ordering to Canada from MI?

They are both good bars. if your wanting to just get rid of some understeer (and as a side benefit, make it less susceptible to cross winds, or big trucks and such) I would go with the 19MM if its a 3/5 door. If you want to really"go for it" then MAYBE the 23. I have a sedan and the 19mm by ultimate racing (microimage) It is definitely a vast improvement, worth every penny. That being said, if I did it all over again, with a sedan, I would go with the 23mm in a heartbeat. More overhang off the back end (sedan) would benefit more from the 23 than a 3/5 door would, without worrying about oversteer. Like I said, I love the difference over stock with my 19 but feel I could have gotten even better without sacrificing any ride or stability. I have wood plank ramps I use for oil changes. I just put them under the back end and drove it up on them. Basically a four inch rise. Didnt have to take offs wheels at all.

auxmike · 02-12-2011, 08:06 PM

Sway bar is a must have item. I love my TRD one...

matthewai · 02-13-2011, 01:52 AM

wait where did the original pictures go ?

01-24-2010, 08:48 AM	#128
lowsushi Akiba Otaku View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 5dr Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 122	To keep the garage door open I need to counter-balance the weight of the rain soaked bottem portion with weights on the top part of the garage door when opened. __________________ PS3 Trophies

11-23-2010, 05:25 PM	#130
Teledan71 I've made a post! Drives: Toyots Yaris Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Roma - Italy Posts: 1	where and how can i buy ? Hi i'm writing from Italy and i'd want to buy one rear sway bar for my yaris. I read many posts in forum toyotaclubitalia and one member who's named Suiller, has posted your photo how to installate sway bar; this member has writed that is possible to buy the bar from other member named Garm ??? Can you help me. Thanks a lot

01-21-2011, 12:57 PM	#136
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ correct, and thanks! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-03-2011, 02:04 AM	#138
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ doesn't matter. an axle-back exhaust is two bolts and installs in 10 minutes or less. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-12-2011, 05:09 PM	#141
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Takes about 30 minutes max. You can do it with the car on the ground if you're not lowered. It helps to jack up the the rear a little though to take the weight off the shock bolt (one of the two bolts that hold on the sway bar. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-31-2010, 05:47 PM	#129
advocate Drives: car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,033	Just finished this install! Great product, great price, great DIY! Thanks MicroImage! I really need to get a torque wrench... Now to install the Tanabe strut bar!

11-30-2010, 01:54 AM	#132
pjh I've made a post! Drives: 2006 Yaris HB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 1	Hey guys, just got a (stock) 2006 Yaris HB and thinking of doing this mod. How much does this mod (for both 19mm and 23mm) affect the understeer/oversteer balance? I'm looking to reduce the understeer and improve turning response, but I don't want it so extreme as to be losing the back end regularly. I don't want my wife to drive it and end up backwards in a ditch. My gut feel is that this won't be a problem, but does anybody have a comment from experience on how extreme the two sizes are with respect to terminal understeer/oversteer? Also, anybody have experience ordering to Canada from MI?

01-21-2011, 01:53 AM	#134
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	i know this prob was answered but can some one refresh me...does the UR 19mm fit on 2010 sedan ?

02-03-2011, 01:47 AM	#137
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	if i were installing an exhaust should i put the sway bar on after or before or does it not matter cuz im waiting for an exhaust now and also the mounting hardware for the bar just want to know what i should do first when i get both these...thanks

02-03-2011, 02:11 AM	#139
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	yeah didnt think so, awesome

02-12-2011, 03:37 PM	#140
PumpkinSteve Drives: Yaris SR 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tyne and Wear, UK Posts: 54	How long does it take to fit the TRD sway bar? Do you need to take the rear wheels off? I want to do it myself but I don't have ramps/ axle stand so I'll probably have to pay someone else to :(

02-12-2011, 08:06 PM	#143
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Sway bar is a must have item. I love my TRD one... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

02-13-2011, 01:52 AM	#144
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	wait where did the original pictures go ?

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