i have no idea how to install these things... or how effective they really are.

im looking at installing the front strut bar or the rear sway bar to improve some handling in my xa. (down the line i look to lower it about 1-1.5" as well)...

my question is:

is it better to get the rear sway bar ?
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=943

or is it better to get the front strut bar?
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=356

if i only get one, which one is more effective in improving handling and control? do you really feel a difference?

 

The rear sway bar is the one that made the most noticeable change in handling to me...I have both, noticed very little change with the front strut bar. Both were very easy to install, the rear actually easier than the front. Just took about 25 minutes to put on...

 

Yea... go with the rear sway bar.
I have both, but the difference with the strut bar isn't that major.

 

100% will say rear sway. and though i dont have one yet, i will agree. i'm getting one soon. people who have them say that they are probably the biggest single improvement you can do on handling for our cars, besides upgrading wheels/tires. RSB FTW.

 

how do you install the rear sway bar?

 

the holes are there... it's four bolts total. It's literally a 15 minute job alone, half that if you have a friend do the other side at the same time.

 

i read the writeup in the tech section. im looking at a progress sway bar at 22mm. my last and final question is, has anyone installed this on an xa and felt the difference that is worthy of the money/time/investment? i can see how xb's would notice it more b/c of the height of the box... but on an xa? im curious

 

Honestly... if it changes the ride of the xA even half as much as it does on the box, it's worth it.

 

I got both. The rear sway bar made the car corner flatter and the steering more neutral in hard cornering. It is a worthwhile mod.

I felt no difference when I installed the front strut brace. It interfered with servicing the engine, so after 5000 miles I removed and sold it. I felt no difference without it. I think it's for show.

 

^all valuable info. thanks. i've decided to get the progress bar... i just have to wait for funds