Here are some shots of the TRD installed...I did the rear sway and the front bushing swap with the Energy Suspension Bushings in the same day....I got a new car for $200!







Some people go so far as to weld their bar in place.....

 

one question...I'm considering doing the sway bar thing, but I'm curious how it affects the cars stability in snow, ice, and rain....I've been pretty impressed with the snow and ice so far, and a bit freaked out during heavy rain at times....

I live in the mountains and we get a lot of snow, I don't want to stiffen it up if it's going to make it handle much worse in the snow or ice....I guess I could always just remove it in the winter months, but I'm curious if any of you could answer this for me.
Thanks....

 

I haven't noticed any adverse effects in the rain.....but we don't get much snow and ice....

 

How thick is the sway bar and is there just one bolt that holds it in?

 

From TRDSparks....

Description:

TRD Rear Sway Bar is made from SAE 1026 Cold Drawn Steel, 22mm(0.875") diameter stock rod specifically designed and engineered for xA and xB to enhance cornering and handling. Powder-coated TRD Red. Installs in less than 10 minutes into existing vehicle suspension with OE hardware - no drilling required.


It has 2 bolts per side, the angle of the pic hides the second bolt....It takes 10 minutes to install if you are counting how long it takes to put your car on the ramps.....the hardest part is getting down on the ground...

 

I use to drive a mercedes 240d and it was great in the rain. It was fun to drive too and faster the better it handled. This is on my list.

 

I installed my hot... rear sway bar and strut support. Took me 2 1/2 hours in the parking lot of an advance auto, but got it done. THe car feels a bit firmer and I do not have to make so many minute corrections while driving down the road like I did after I got a few hundred miles on my car. I havent tried any twistie roads yet, not a good idea this afternoon with all the traffic around.

 

So, how you liking it so far?

 

It steers and tracks way better than before, much like the mercedes I use to drive. I can comfortability take on and off ramps at 45mph and make turns at 35 mph with no problems.

I have a more connected feel with the road and feel more confident in taking turns espacially if its up hill or down hill or a combination of a few different surfaces vs a regular flat turn.

It does still lean some in the turns, so its not like you are driving a red wagon.

 

heres mine with the hotchkis bar

 

bad, what springs are you running?

 

hotchkis, not a big drop. mine is a daily driver as well as hauling the kids, groceries, dogs. i would love to have it lower but it wouldnt be functional.

 

they look good.....