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Old 06-15-13, 05:18 PM
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So I just picked up a 96 GS300 and Im going down my list of parts to buy. Im having trouble finding sway bars for the 1st gen GS.

Ive read that you can use JZA80 bars but everything ive read isnt very clear on exactly links need to be used. So anyway I assume you can use aftermarket Supra bars if the OEM bars fitl. Is that pretty much our only options for aftermarket sway bars?

I also saw Ultra Racing has a rear but no front. Any info on their product?

Basically Im looking for the stiffest bars available for the 1st gen.

Thanks in advance for the help.
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Are you going to do track time in the GS? If not don't go for the stiffest bars. They often lead to a stiff ride when you hit bumps on one side or the other. I know supra rear bars bolt up not sure about front.

I'm curious what all options are out there as well. I do plan on some track time in mine but will still go for a mild upgrade.
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Originally Posted by Nixspeed
Are you going to do track time in the GS? If not don't go for the stiffest bars. They often lead to a stiff ride when you hit bumps on one side or the other. I know supra rear bars bolt up not sure about front.

I'm curious what all options are out there as well. I do plan on some track time in mine but will still go for a mild upgrade.
Yes I should have said this will be a track/drift car. Ill prolly drive it to work here and there but mostly gonna be a have fun car.
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In that case you don't need huge sway bars still. Just get coilovers and drop it while cranking up the spring preload. That'll fix you need for sway bars. Low center of gravity and stiff springs will stop most body roll. Plus if you tune it right you can get your rear very stiff so it comes around easy.
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tanabe and selby make sway bars
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tanabe and selby make sway bars
Thanks I will check that out.
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Supra stock sways or Trd sways (supra) you need the sway links and the mounts.
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The Supra stuff fits but only the rear. I tried to get the front to fit, but it would require custom endlinks to be made as well as the bar itself may possibly have to be modified. I tried for an afternoon to get the front bar on with no success. And then was going to modify it but ended up selling it.
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