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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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Default Is this a TRD Rear Sway for a tC???

I really cannot tell. Anyone know for sure?

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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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That looks stock

Trd rear sway is red
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:55 AM
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This is a TRD -
http://www.mcgeorgeparts.com/Scripts...product=290388
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 03:08 AM
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you see, the key characteristics of the TRD rear sway bar are its red finish and GIANT TRD badge in the middle. please tell me you didn't buy that thinking it was a TRD bar.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
you see, the key characteristics of the TRD rear sway bar are its red finish and GIANT TRD badge in the middle. please tell me you didn't buy that thinking it was a TRD bar.

mine didnt come with a TRD badge in the center =(
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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Lol^^^
hmmmmmmmmmmm?
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by game-over
Lol^^^
hmmmmmmmmmmm?
lol its all good. its not like your going to see it anyways. plus i got it from trdsparks along with their shocks so i know its legit.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by xdejablu3x
mine didnt come with a TRD badge in the center =(


Mine too. Just a label with TRD part # below it. Mine is real since you do see TRD part label on the box & dealer shipping label.

This another factor to knowing a real TRD sway bar

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It's got two settings. Racing & street. And if it weighs 14 lbs.


Here's what a OEM sway looks like...



My cats wanted to model with it. lol This weighs about 2 lbs. Only has one setting.

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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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I don't think the trd rear sway has a badge. I know the front strut is badged. But now I think about it the 3 trd sways I've seen. Didn't have the stamp.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Definitely not TRD. TRD has two sets of holes on the end. One for the street, one for the track setting.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Appreciate the input. I thought they should be red but I would swear I saw them offered in black at one time. I think they sell a limited edition chromed version on trdsparks.

"you see, the key characteristics of the TRD rear sway bar are its red finish and GIANT TRD badge in the middle. please tell me you didn't buy that thinking it was a TRD bar."

GIANT lol

I did not buy it. I gotta remember if it sounds too good to be true.... you know the rest.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by paisan99
I think they sell a limited edition chromed version on trdsparks.
I believe you're thinking of the front strut bar, not the rear sway.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by game-over
I don't think the trd rear sway has a badge. I know the front strut is badged. But now I think about it the 3 trd sways I've seen. Didn't have the stamp.
actually got my TRD rear sway in today, and it doesnt have a badge just a sticker.
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