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07-09-2009, 04:52 PM | #1 |
Is the TRD rear sway bar a worthwhile upgrade?
My Toyota dealer can get me a TRD rear sway bar for $151.20 + tax. Along with increasing the tire pressure, is there a better bang-for-the-buck suspension upgrade out there? How much of a difference will I really FEEL? I am not an aggressive driver but I like to be able to corner. It certainly seems like the car rolls in the corners, especially in the rear. I realize the addition of a rear sway bar will make some kind of positive difference, but I would like to hear from those who have made the upgrade (on an otherwise stock Yaris) and who can try and quantify the results for me.
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07-09-2009, 04:55 PM | #2 |
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I'm not going to say yes to you about this. I'm going to say HELL YES it's a worthwhile upgrade.
I can't stress to you enough about how different the car will feel based just on "some metal bar". For like an extra 15-20 dollars on that price, you could get an Ultraspeed (I believe that's the brand) rear sway bar which is 5mm thicker than the TRD one. Either choice you make though, the bar will make a massive difference. |
07-09-2009, 04:56 PM | #3 |
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Totally worth it.
The TRD bar is 19mm. The Ultra Racing 19mm bar is $134.95 shipped - same thing, different color and brand. We also have the Ultra Racing 23mm bar for $164.95 shipped.
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07-09-2009, 04:59 PM | #5 |
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although i have not tried the 23mm bar that garm carries, i do have a trd one and i love it! its a great upgrade!
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07-09-2009, 05:14 PM | #6 | |
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07-09-2009, 06:19 PM | #7 | |
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please dont flame on me, but what is the reasoning behind the two differnt sizes?
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07-09-2009, 06:32 PM | #8 |
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19mm was the size of the TRD sway bar, so we matched that with the lower priced Ultra Racing bar. Then for even more stiffness/anti-roll, we requested a 23mm bar. It turns out the larger bar works great.
In race conditions especially (higher g forces and at the limit of traction), the larger bar will provide more stability than the smaller one. It's $30 more. So you have two price points and two slightly different purposed bars to choose from.
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07-09-2009, 08:46 PM | #9 |
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my next purchase will be the anti-roll bar, and probably the 23mm; many members believe it's a fantastic upgrade. if you're looking for traction and stability under spirited driving, new tires help too!
oh, and also you can probably install this sucker yourself, with a socket wrench I bet-- no need to give any more money back to the dealership :D |
07-09-2009, 09:10 PM | #10 |
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I put the sway bar on a stock yaris. You can definitely feel a difference in hard turns, and it keeps the car straighter in high winds.
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07-09-2009, 10:32 PM | #11 |
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Does anyone know how much a dealer/mechanic would charge to do this install? 1 hour minimum labor charge?
I'd love to do this myself someday but as it is I'd have to buy a jack, stands, and a torque wrench which probably adds up to more than the 1 hour labor charge. |
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07-10-2009, 06:40 AM | #13 |
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i don't know if you need all that to be honest... i installed a driveshaft on a bronco with nothing special (that's a tad redneck)-- but don't be afraid to get under there! :D
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16743 check the third paragraph or here too: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...31&postcount=3 |
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Thanks for the info! When I finally get my Yaris I'll take a look under the car and see if it seems feasible for me.
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07-10-2009, 09:54 AM | #15 |
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a must have for the little yaris lb they are very unstable in the wind the trd rear sway bar will help that problem
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07-10-2009, 09:59 AM | #16 |
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Yeah, the installation of the 23mm sway bar didn't take anything special. Didn't need a jack at all. Took me maayyyybe 10 minutes. You can do it if you have a ratchet with a 14mm and a 19mm piece.
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I have been thinking about adding the rear sway bar and the front strut tower brace for a while now. This thread just bumped it up to the top of my to-do list. I just ordered both parts from microimage for $214 with free shipping.
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07-10-2009, 11:41 AM | #18 | |
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thnks!
can you install the bar with the car on the ground or does it have to be jacked up to do it?
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