dixieman

I just ordered the rear f-sport sway bar for my 06 IS350. How critical is it to use a torque wrench? I want to DIY but want to avoid buying another tool.

cdeeznuts

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just buy one... use it... then return it.. cheap skate... ha..

Big Willy

I just ordered the rear only F sway bar for my 250 AWD.
it is part # PTR02-53080
The parts guy said they are only showing 14 left in the warehouses across the country, not sure how true that is. Does this mean you will need to buy the kit with both front and rear if you don't get one of these?
Has anyone installed both front and rear on an AWD? I'd like to know how it feels compared to "rear only" set up.

flowrider

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^^^^Read my Post #169 on page 12. The old rear only bar kit is no longer in the F-Sport catalog. Yes, I believe what your parts guy said, these are going away.

Lou

Big Willy

GOT IT! Just picked it up Pretty and blue... too bad you won't see it when it's on...
I plan to put it on early next week I'll let you know how it works.

alan003

so, the pre 09 rear sway bar does not have the aluminum brackets between the bushings?

flowrider

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Check out the thread I referenced. It can be made to fit, but there is some work to do because of the bushing mounting change.

Lou

montgb

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I'm looking for the installation instructions for the '06 rear sway bar, but a link that was posted earlier didn't work.

Does anyone have an updated link or doc that they can post? Thanks!

Pnuge88

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damnit i want some sway bars...

montgb

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No need for instructions - that was pretty easy. The only delay occurred when I had to run out to get some "Liquid Wrench" to cut through some of the rust on the endlink bolts.

Can't wait to take the car out for a test!

pli

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tell me, someone..is it really worth spending 170 on sways? or is it just a necessity? im trying to do worthy mods first.

montgb

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^^^ As far as effective (yet price-conscious) mods go for the 2IS, this one is tops.

Kurtz

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In terms of actually improving the car in a functional way this is, by far, the most effective mod available. By a whole lot.

quang

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Just installed rear sway (PTR02-53080) on my 350 today (I opt out the front), compare to the stock sway, you immediately notice F-Sport sway is much heavier and thicker, did a quick road test, noticeable body roll reduced, rear feels rigid and tight. For those who have F-Sport exhaust, I highly recommend loosen both mufflers from the Y pipe for much easier installation. Otherwise, you will have very very tiny space to unscrew some of the bolts. Finally, if time went back and I would have to choose among the entire F-Sport accessories, this would be one of my top choices; others would probably be just for the look and sound which can be considered later.

Big Willy

Just installed my Fsport sway , "rear only" last night. I have an 07' AWD250 with Road Magnet springs. Did a real short test ride...It is a nice change. A few notes for those that are planning on doing this in their driveway...I ended up taking the end links out of the car so I had easier access. THEY ARE A BEAR TO GET OFF of the factory sway if you are laying on the ground... I ended up using a torch to heat the bolts up and that worked just fine. Other then that this is a pretty straight forward install just pay attention to the way the new bushings seat.
I would recommend this mod to anyone who is on the fence about it. I'm starting to like my car again...
My wife ended up taking the car today and sent me a text...said she loves the way the car feels. So if that is a concern for anyone, I don't see any worries there. It doesn't in anyway stiffen or harshen the ride, just makes the car feel more solid...less sloppy in the rear.