hi i hear that to install a front sway bar on the tc (either st, hotchkis or progress) is extremely difficult and that you really need to know suspension work to get it done because of the motor being in the way so here are my questions

1. would it be worth it to get it installed at a shop?
2. has anyone ever done this themselves and has picks or done a write up?
3. is it really worth it? or should i just get the trd rear sway only and call it a day?

thanks

 

yes it is difficult.
one of the main reasons is the to get the sway bar off you have to drop the rear of the subframe. which holds up the engine/transmission.

most people do support the motor when they put in the swaybar and scare the ____ out of them selves when the motor falls down a couple inches.

if you dont know how to work on cars i would suggest having a shop install it.

 

i went today to see if a shop can do it and they were charging 175 bucks! they said it will take 3 hours! there is no way i will pay 175 to install this! i'm thinking about selling my front st suspension sway bar. lol any offers lol

 

uh what brand?

 

ST

 

not what i'm looking for but thanks for the reply =)

 

yo Ant didnt you already buy the trd rear?

 

nah i didn't buy it i found someone on here who is willing to sell one to me for trd sparks price but shipped so i'm waiting i just gotta save some money...cuz i gotta price out my fogs and hid kit...

 

^^ I told you it was not gonna be cheap.... So then, I think you should hold on to the bar and put it in with a couple buddies and a twelve pack.....

 

yea sounds like a better idea but does anyone have a write up or any type of instructions?

 

Is it worth having a front sway? I have a strut bar, and a rear strut bar, and rear sway. Does the front sway bar make a huge difference?

 

well i was thinking the same thing and thats why i started this thread but what i'm thinking is before i even considered a progress or hotchkis set i was gonna go just trd rear sway and then i saw the ingalls rear strut tower brace and then kept doing research....i thought if i had just trd rear sway and ingalls then the back of my car would stick like crazy but my front would just loose control it just wouldn't make up for it considering i only having a greddy front strut....so idk what to do need more replies

 

175 is cheap for the front sway install

 

what takes longer/harder front sway install or lowing springs install? i ask because i can get springs installed for $175 so how much harder/longer does it take to do a front sway?

 

bump for if anyone knows whether or not the front/rear kit is worth or to just go with trd rear?

 

The front/rear kit is worth it for sure. This lets the front get better traction as well as the rear. It is a full tightening of the handling whereas the rear is just that, rear only.

The front is not AS bad as people make it out to be. Yes, there is a lot that is involved in it though. Dropping the subframe will be a pain and you will need to watch out for the engine (block of wood or two will help). It is all bolts though, nothing that needs calibration or anything.

 

do you know of anyone that has done the install by themselves? b/c i was considering just taking it to a shop but idk what to do whether to go just trd or everything!!!

 

Well, for the tC, no. My friend was able to do front on his WRX by himself. It also entailed dropping the subframe. He was able to get it done in a day and he does not have too much car knowledge, though, enough for him and I to brainstorm and install basically install anything.

 

cool thanks for the info idk what i'm gonna do it all depends on $$ but w/e i'll see what happens

 

It takes me about an 1.5 to 2 hours to do the install. Its not that hard to do...just have to be careful and make sure that everything lines back up correctly....