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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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hey whats going on i am kinda new to the forum i used to have a vw but i just got a 09 scion in dec and realy started geting into mods in around march i have a question this may be a noob question but i am considering geting rear sway bar will it help even if i am not lowerd i plan to lower my car eventualy but right now i am working on the interior part like clazio seats double din navi head unit ect i am considering geting a sway bar tho i have the stock 17s and how hard is it to instal thanks for the help any info will help
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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yes it will help even if your on stock springs.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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Easy to install.

Progress rear sawy. It comes with endlinks and 3 settings.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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even for like someone w a little car experince but will i notice a big diff when i am lowered or about the same i probaly will do 17 rims but idk i might do 18s if i find some i like and then after i do rims i will lower the car but do u think its a mod worth the time thanks for the help
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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its worth the time and cost. your handling will increase like night and day differences. if you lower on springs youll notice it more. if you use coilovers, the difference is less noticable because generally, the springs on coilovers are very stiff already.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:49 AM
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even on coilovers, the difference is very noticeable... the understeer is nearly non-existant with the rear sway installed...
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 05:24 AM
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ok so i think i have decided to get one of these i am looking to spend like 75-175 do u think this can be done what are some good brands
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 05:49 AM
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Progress like I said.

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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it is the best best bang for your buck. go ahead and get it. only a 20 minute install max. i am all stock and i noticed it immediately and it keeps my inside wheel from breaking traction. i used to always hear a chirp when i had to get on it to get into heavy traffic..
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Thanks I think i am gona order one this weekend. Thanks for all the help.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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We have the sway here too: http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=326 Same setup as the Progress Sway.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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ok now for the trd how do i instal and do i have to cut anything i was talking to a friend of mine and he said that there is one brand that goes under the car is this tru
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for TRD rear sway bar, it's just a matter of taking off the old one and bolting on the new one... very easy and no cutting... I actually did it without having to take the rear wheels off... but I've heard that others usually take the wheels off to make it easier.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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get progresses you get the end links better bang for the buck and its cheaper or maybe max 20 bucks more then trd one no cutting or anything i have it and love it
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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thanks so how did u intstal it i like that one a lot and is does it have ajustable setings
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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both are adjustable... just jack up and support the rear of the car, unbolt the old one, and bolt in the new one with the provided hardware... easy as pie...
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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i would do springs first.... ive heard you should do this because the stock suspension is too soft and will put a lot of pressure on the sway bar.
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