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Old 04-25-2010, 07:12 PM
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Okay so i want to get Rear strut bar
And Front and Rear sway bars.....


I have a front Dc Sport Cs2 Strut Bar


What should i get???
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rear sway bar will make the biggest difference,you can get a rear strut bar also,the front strut bar dont do much besides show and tell....
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if you want both front and rear sways get the hotchkis set
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do rear strut bars even make a difference? thats the only thing im missing right now from my setup besides a front sway bar but i hear the front is practically useless unless your tracking the car every week.
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Originally Posted by xdejablu3x
do rear strut bars even make a difference? thats the only thing im missing right now from my setup besides a front sway bar but i hear the front is practically useless unless your tracking the car every week.

a rear strut bar is like having a front strut bar, show and tell,the real difference is a rear sway bar,front sway bar is used for track......
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Originally Posted by my06tc
a rear strut bar is like having a front strut bar, show and tell,the real difference is a rear sway bar,front sway bar is used for track......
really? so u mean no need to have a front sway bar. but isn't it better to have the front and rear?
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Not always. Dan Gardner is running stock front sway with a really stiff custom rear sway bar. It all depends on what you want out of the car. Engifineer might come in here and give some insight. He knows a lot.
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if front sway is not necessary than trd rear sway is the best choice.
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TRD really? okay
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181275

Almost sold out forever! Jump on it, they are shipping out now.
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kinda expensive man... $220 for just the rear sway bar and not including the shipping yet.
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i love my trd but i defiantly wouldnt say it is the best. progress is good, it has 3 adjustments instead of 2 like the trd and comes with new endlinks, and that new dan gardner one is beast because it is race proven
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Only 50 for sale ever. For the stiffest bar on the market and it comes with adjustable endlinks, I think it's a good deal.
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well, I finally made a decision and just ordered the Dan Gardner sway bar.

do I need to get alignment after I install the sway bar?
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No alignment needed. You should be extremely happy with it.
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haha.. yup, thanks
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The rear sway bar is one of the best mods you can do. Worth every penny.
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Originally Posted by SR0529
well, I finally made a decision and just ordered the Dan Gardner sway bar.

do I need to get alignment after I install the sway bar?
it is recommended though. or else the rear tire will wear away fast.
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Originally Posted by Coolwaterz
it is recommended though. or else the rear tire will wear away fast.
really? damn, well, maybe when I change the rear tires. lol
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Originally Posted by Coolwaterz
it is recommended though. or else the rear tire will wear away fast.
Incorrect...
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