scionxAchic

is this one worth the money?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...164378762&rd=1

do i need it just for normal driving?

aye87

i say no, i had ebay strut on my car. only little improve. but if you want a good look under the hood, go for non ebay strut tower bar.

Pengu56

iTrader: (1)

It's funny that it says "Retail price: $39.99"

Yes, if you were to actually find this knockoff in the store, you'd pay 39.99.
Or if you buy it on eBay, you're still paying 39.99 total because of shipping.

Good one, eBay dude.

DarkBoxJr

They really don't make any difference.

scionxAchic

How about a rear sway bar?

burstaneurysm

Rear sway bar is a must! I highly recommend Progress Tech, but the TRD one is identical. Hotchkis has a new one out that's 2mm thicker than the TRD/Progress.

I also have a Hotchkis strut bar... it's nothing more than something nice looking in the bay. It only really makes a difference during hard cornering, otherwise, it's not really worth it.

scionxAchic

I'm going to pick up a rear sway bar then :D somewhere

aye87

the rear sway bar is heavy, have something to hold it up or it will make many scratches from the floor, i did that to mine cause i was rushing to get done.

burstaneurysm

Or grab someone to help out. It's a pretty easy install.

JSosa

I would definitely choose the sway bar over the strut bar, but the strut bar does help as well. If you are a daily driver and actually want to feel a difference when getting off the high way then yes, a sway bar is a much better choice.

987KEITH

I would say, any strut bar/braces you can get will all add up and help. One by it's self may not do much, but once you add the rear bar and chassis braces, that xA will handle great.

Keith

Murbyrne

sorry to thread steal, but it seems like everyone is saying a rear sway is gonna be more noticable, am i right? Because I can get a new TRD rear sway for about 180 installed, is that worth the $?

JSosa

If im not mistaken the TRD rear sway is designed from the hotchkis rear sway. You can also buy the Progress which is 2mm thicker and install it yourself, which is VERY easy, and save about $20.00. Then again its up to you, if your not very handy with tools, then get one installed for $180.00, its a good price if you DONT have to touch your car.

JRT

buy the rear progress 22mm sb it works great. very esay to install. got mine of ebay for $140.50 shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...QQcmdZViewItem

burstaneurysm

The TRD bar is identical to the Progress bar. 22mm, the only difference is the color. Prices are about the same.

As far as paying for installation, if you've ever used a ratchet and you have a secure way of raising the car - floor jack & stands, then you can install it yourself. Otherwise, 20 bucks ain't too bad.

cobb

Get the strut brace to prevent the towers from moving an causing stress or fractures that will be impossible to fix from harder corning.

I ordered the toyota strut tower brace, however turns out it is a hos model. I got the hos rear sway bar as it looks beefier. Cant wait to install this weekend.

KnJ

I totally disagree with that statement.

Strut braces are good for bling and adding weight. Sway bars on the other hand will make a noticeable difference in your car's handling.

Sciond

I have both and the strut tower brace does nothing..the progress sway bar though rocks....my car handles like on rails