magnetic

So I've searched and printed out just about everything I could find regarding installation of the TRD sway bar. I've read it all and I feel pretty confident in installing it. But I haven't read anything that isn't instructions, like extra tips that might come in handy. I've got my jack and jack stands, my grease for the bushings, and my supply of sockets ready to go.

Any tips before I go under? Is there certain shortcuts that you've taken to get the stock bar out of there and the new sway bar in there? Anything that FAQs and instructions don't specify that you think would help me would be awesome. Thanks in advance =D

The_Instigator

Its a pretty simple install and you shouldnt have any problems. The hardest part is snaking the bar out (and the new one back in) since there are a few things in the way, but be patient and you will be fine. If there was a 1-10 difficulty scale with 10 being most difficult, this install is about a 3.

hahaitzskippy

VERY simple install.

rear sway bar =6 bolts.

move parts in n out and your finshed

2_tC

Here's a tip:

To make more room to snake the sway bar on/off, take off the muffler at the 2 rubber hangers closest to the sway bar. Don't remove the rubber hanger closest to the exhuast tip.

This will let the muffler hang lower giving you at least 6" extra room to work.

Also, I'd recommend setting it on the track/race setting. The street setting doesn't make enough of an improvement over stock.

We're gonna be at the Seattle Import Motion show this Sat. if you need help installing.

magnetic

I work on Saturdays, so I'm not gonna show up at Import Motion, but thanks for the offer and the tips =D

ack154

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I know you said you've read what you found on install instructions, but just wanted to be sure to point out the Tech Article for it:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30052

Pics don't seem to work anymore, but I'm sure there is at least some commentary in there on some little things. That is... if you haven't read it yet.

Good luck!

magnetic

Took me about 45 minutes, but I got it installed!

The hardest part was snaking it up and over the exhaust pipe; I tried going from the drivers side and over, and that was just harder than poop, so I decided to snake it in through the passenger side and that was just like butter. Took it around the block and oh man I can totally feel the difference just on the street setting. But I do a little more spirited driving on the highway all the time, so I just put it on the track setting.

Thanks for all the tips, gang! =D

terra_tC

yeah i would agree that snaking it out is the hardest part, the exhaust really gets in the way. Watch out for the metal under there too, its sharp.