Nichles3

As the title says can anyone confirm that an Addco 2027 rear swaybar works on a 98-00? I know it isn't listed to fit.

If not are does anyone make one that does fit?

RA40

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The 98-00 stock bar is thicker. No reason why it will not fit with the proper bushings and end links installed.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-roll-bar.html

PureDrifter

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may fit but won't give much of an increase over stock. the '98-00 are substantially thicker than '89-97.

No, nobody makes one for the '98-00 out of the box.


What are you trying to do that makes you believe you need a stiffer rear bar?

timmy0tool

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dang, learn something new everyday! i need to find a 98-00 bar stat.

Nichles3

I have been reading the good results of people that have installed the bar. Looking to improve the handling of the car. Mainly the steering responsiveness and initial turn in. Yes I know that isn't what this car is about in stock form. A car I would like to benchmark is the Pontiac G8. I love the look of the LS, especially lowered and on beefy tires.

PureDrifter

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98-00 rear bars are ~20-21mm in diameter from my old and inaccurate measurements. My old notes have '95-97 rear bars at ~0.51in in diameter. Would be a very worthwhile, cheap, and OEM quality upgrade methinks. Been meaning to have someone with a '95-97 test this but nobody close to me has bit yet .


The sway bar is not something to reach your suspension goals by itself. A good set of coilovers and a proper alignment alone will go a long-way. Once you have those then you can consider adjusting front and rear roll stiffness.

RA40

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Timmy is a good candidate. I didn't get around to doing this so I'd be curious what other 95-97 drivers comments would be.

timmy0tool

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not sure i am, since i am on air suspension? i suppose the driving characteristics should change enough for me to feel a difference so i am still willing to try. i already have a muffler delete (temporarily) so it should make installation easier. anyone got a bar/brackets for sale? are the endlinks the same for 95-97 models?

PureDrifter

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endlinks are near identical if not the same.

You'd likely notice an improvement, just not as much as someone on standard suspension.


You shouldnt be spending >$50-80 on a stock 98+ RSB, from a yard.