Difference b/w TRD Rear Sway Bar and these? - Toyota Yaris Forums

IsLNdbOi · 11-07-2008, 09:36 PM

What's the difference b/w the TRD Rear Sway Bar and these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270295985137

I believe there was a thread on these a long time ago. Just wanted some opinions on whether these are worth it or not.

cleong · 11-08-2008, 03:42 AM

Main difference is that the eBay bars attach to the chassis while the TRD bar attaches to suspension components.

Attaching the bars to the chassis supposedly increases the chassis' stiffness. But given the relatively flimsy single bolt at each attachment point, I feel it is more a weight liability than a handling asset.

The TRD bar increases the stiffness of the rear torsion beam suspension and alters the car's handling characteristics.

Reddog99 · 11-08-2008, 11:21 AM

You are confused. Those Ebay bars ARE NOT "sway bars". Ebay has them correctly identified as "Under body Support Tie Bar". The function & purpose of a sway bar is different from the Under body Support Tie Bar.

IsLNdbOi · 11-08-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddog99

You are confused. Those Ebay bars ARE NOT "sway bars". Ebay has them correctly identified as "Under body Support Tie Bar". The function & purpose of a sway bar is different from the Under body Support Tie Bar.

Not confused, just didn't know that they were different. To me they''re just overpriced metal rods.

ddongbap · 11-08-2008, 04:17 PM

They may be overpriced, but they'll add structural stiffness to the car.

Masteraal · 11-11-2008, 07:19 AM

lol no info on them at all in that listing
nothing about thickness strength etc... avoid imo

Thej3sta2 · 11-11-2008, 08:58 AM

Inthemix has these and he said they maid the body a little stiffer in the turns i say their cheap as F* in wouldent hurt

PHXDEMON · 11-11-2008, 07:43 PM

As previously stated that is chassis bracing, not a sway bar. Definately want to get a sway bar before you look into chassis bracing.

Jerkratt · 11-11-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PHXDEMON

As previously stated that is chassis bracing, not a sway bar. Definately want to get a sway bar before you look into chassis bracing.

+1 i have the sway bar on my car and i got the front and rear lower tie bars aswell but the sway bar will be more beneficial

11-07-2008, 09:36 PM	#1
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Difference b/w TRD Rear Sway Bar and these? What's the difference b/w the TRD Rear Sway Bar and these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270295985137 I believe there was a thread on these a long time ago. Just wanted some opinions on whether these are worth it or not.

11-08-2008, 03:42 AM	#2
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Main difference is that the eBay bars attach to the chassis while the TRD bar attaches to suspension components. Attaching the bars to the chassis supposedly increases the chassis' stiffness. But given the relatively flimsy single bolt at each attachment point, I feel it is more a weight liability than a handling asset. The TRD bar increases the stiffness of the rear torsion beam suspension and alters the car's handling characteristics. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

11-11-2008, 08:58 AM	#7
Thej3sta2 Drives: Soon to be LFA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 523	Inthemix has these and he said they maid the body a little stiffer in the turns i say their cheap as F* in wouldent hurt __________________

11-08-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Reddog99 Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal (Jamul) Posts: 97	You are confused. Those Ebay bars ARE NOT "sway bars". Ebay has them correctly identified as "Under body Support Tie Bar". The function & purpose of a sway bar is different from the Under body Support Tie Bar.

11-08-2008, 04:17 PM	#5
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	They may be overpriced, but they'll add structural stiffness to the car.

11-11-2008, 07:19 AM	#6
Masteraal View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris YRS 3dr Manual Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 191	lol no info on them at all in that listing nothing about thickness strength etc... avoid imo

11-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#8
PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	As previously stated that is chassis bracing, not a sway bar. Definately want to get a sway bar before you look into chassis bracing.