GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997) Discussion about the first generation GS300

Anyone here got aftermarket sway bars?

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Old 10-21-02, 12:34 AM
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Default Anyone here got aftermarket sway bars?

Anyone here got aftermarket sway bars? If so, what kind and from where?
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sways go under the car right??

and tower brace go above??

which one helps more. our car really needs this type of stuff. soo much body roll not even funny
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i hear alot about sway and strut bars... do they really make that big a difference???

you're right about the body roll jmai...
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The sways (under car) definitely help more than just the font/rear strut bars (engine/trunk).

I'm not diggin' the body lean even with the spring/shock setup. I'm looking into the Polyeurethane Bushings someone mentioned in the 2nd gen suspension area.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61464

Sent out a question to the company today and waiting their response.
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how much would sways run for. i'm in need of these BADLY. especially with my heavy trunk it leans even more.
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good news..good news!!

sway bars are coming in the next few weeks from japan thru our friend Jay Sagano. he place an order for factory sway bars, which are better, and are being shipped here in california. he might have ordered just a few to see who would be interested on them so let me know, you guys....i know i've got myself one for sure.
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well i've been under my GS and i noticed that our factory sway bars are pretty thick. so it would have to be way better for me to switch.
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Hey those bushings sound cool (and cheap), let us know what you find out about them. Finally a mod I can afford.
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Swaybars (aka anti-sway bars)= reduce lean during cornering. I heard it makes the ride a little rougher.

Strut tower bar= reduces chasis flex. I haven't heard of any negative comments.

Bushings (aftermarket)= reduces movement in suspension parts. Ride is rougher because the polyurethane bushings are harder. If you get the sway bar, the bushings should be changed if they are cracked.

I would definately get the strut tower bar...maybe the swaybars.

Indypwr: Do you have any prices for all these items?

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i dont do much hard cornering and the set up I have feels alright to me.. plus our cars were meant for "CRUISIN" hehe erick
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Here's the reply I got from the folks at Daizen:

Sorry, none (sway bushings) are available for that vehicle (1993-1997 GS300) at this time. We are planning to offer them in the near future however. Please feel free to check back in a couple months for the status with that project.

Thank you for your consideration of our products!

Daizen Sport Tuning, Inc.


Guess we'll have to wait a bit.
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Hey fellas I got some info you may like...
I am having custom bars made for my first gen right now.
I can get additional sets for 650 pair...Yea I know thats steep cause your mom only paid 250 for the ones on her accord from suspension techniques but short of paying the 1200+shipping for some of the japanese manuf. ones. its a deal.

james
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