Sway bar or Strut bar? - Toyota Yaris Forums

taracor · 07-16-2009, 03:22 AM

So I've been reading up on both of these, and figure for the price, they are pretty good upgrades for an otherwise stock hatchback (lots of bang for little buck). Well, I can't exactly afford both at the moment, so which of the two would give me better results?

eTiMaGo · 07-16-2009, 04:42 AM

rear sway bar (TRD or UltraRacing)

Strut bar results are debatable, sway bar results are not

Bob Dog · 07-16-2009, 04:44 AM

Sway bar, hands down, my opinion and the vast majority opinion: it gives immediate, noticable improvement in handling and roll stability. If I were only allowed to make one modification on my car (other than tires) it would be the one.

Lazerdot · 07-16-2009, 06:36 AM

I have the TRD which works great. However I'd buy Garms (MIcro-Image) Ultra Racing 23mm sway bar if doing again.

Sparks Toyota-TRD · 07-16-2009, 10:39 AM

The sway bar is the best way to go. We have a great price on one off our website. Just let me know if you are interested!

Tim

cali yaris · 07-16-2009, 10:44 AM

^ $153 plus $20 (to my location) = $173.

Sparks Toyota-TRD · 07-16-2009, 10:48 AM

^ $164.95 shipped

TRD = 1 year PARTS warranty!

I also can price match!

Tim

Twizzstyle · 07-16-2009, 04:11 PM

With all else stock, a strut bar will do absolutely nothing for you but look nice. Sway bar will be quite noticable, and the Ultra racing bars are cheap!

07-16-2009, 03:22 AM	#1
taracor Drives: 2009 5 Dr. Hatch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA state Posts: 72	Sway bar or Strut bar? So I've been reading up on both of these, and figure for the price, they are pretty good upgrades for an otherwise stock hatchback (lots of bang for little buck). Well, I can't exactly afford both at the moment, so which of the two would give me better results?

07-16-2009, 04:42 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	rear sway bar (TRD or UltraRacing) Strut bar results are debatable, sway bar results are not __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

07-16-2009, 06:36 AM	#4
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	I have the TRD which works great. However I'd buy Garms (MIcro-Image) Ultra Racing 23mm sway bar if doing again. __________________ One Year One Oil-AMSOIL at www.Trulube.com TRD Exhaust, Springs and Struts. TRD SSK. NST Underdrive Crank Pulley. Amsoil Dominator 10w-30 Racing Oil, Amsoil DOT4 brake fluid, Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-90 transmission oil, Ultra Racing 23mm Sway Bar, Camber Bolts, R1 Drilled Slotted front Brakes and SS Brake cables from Micro-Image. Orange Konig Daylight 17s, Kumo MXs. Greg@TruLube.com

07-16-2009, 10:44 AM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ $153 plus $20 (to my location) = $173. __________________ 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.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY: Strut Tower Brace Bar	redyaris	DIY / Maintenance / Service	18	03-16-2014 06:52 PM
Which front bar do you prefer? Strut or Sway?	TitaniumBarbell	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	17	10-16-2009 11:52 AM
Best place to purchase a Tanabe strut bar and or TRD Rear anti sway bar?	thomasward00	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	3	07-12-2007 01:22 AM
Installed TRD Strut + Sway bar	Blenjar	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	21	07-10-2007 11:46 PM
Strut Bar or Sway Bar	blacksan	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	8	04-30-2007 09:31 PM

07-16-2009, 04:44 AM	#3
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	Sway bar, hands down, my opinion and the vast majority opinion: it gives immediate, noticable improvement in handling and roll stability. If I were only allowed to make one modification on my car (other than tires) it would be the one.

07-16-2009, 10:39 AM	#5
Sparks Toyota-TRD Drives: Toyota/Scion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 156	The sway bar is the best way to go. We have a great price on one off our website. Just let me know if you are interested! Tim

07-16-2009, 10:48 AM	#7
Sparks Toyota-TRD Drives: Toyota/Scion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 156	^ $164.95 shipped TRD = 1 year PARTS warranty! I also can price match! Tim

07-16-2009, 04:11 PM	#8
Twizzstyle Drives: 2002 WRX, soon 2008 Yaris Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kirkland, Wa Posts: 12	With all else stock, a strut bar will do absolutely nothing for you but look nice. Sway bar will be quite noticable, and the Ultra racing bars are cheap!