Official F-sport Sway Bar Thread!
01-16-13, 07:54 PM
#826
If the suspension threads are any indication, most of the members will convince you to go get some coils 
- reason being if you're replacing both shocks and springs, it generally comes out to the same price as Megan EZs anyways.
What's preventing you from deciding? Any way we can help?
- reason being if you're replacing both shocks and springs, it generally comes out to the same price as Megan EZs anyways. What's preventing you from deciding? Any way we can help?
01-16-13, 08:05 PM
#827
If the suspension threads are any indication, most of the members will convince you to go get some coils - reason being if you're replacing both shocks and springs, it generally comes out to the same price as Megan EZs anyways.
What's preventing you from deciding? Any way we can help?
- reason being if you're replacing both shocks and springs, it generally comes out to the same price as Megan EZs anyways. What's preventing you from deciding? Any way we can help?
Seems like all the available coils for the AWD have some type of issue, and since I can't slam the car anyways (more AWD issues) might as well stick to springs. I already have H&R springs on, so shocks would be just the additional cost.
01-16-13, 08:08 PM
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i always have to mod carefully touching suspension. i have tendonitis & carpel tunnel, will adding this rear sway bar make the turning radius of steering wheel feel stiffer? or does it just make the car feel more stable making turns?
01-16-13, 08:22 PM
#829
I made a thread about it: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...is250-awd.html
Seems like all the available coils for the AWD have some type of issue, and since I can't slam the car anyways (more AWD issues) might as well stick to springs. I already have H&R springs on, so shocks would be just the additional cost.
Seems like all the available coils for the AWD have some type of issue, and since I can't slam the car anyways (more AWD issues) might as well stick to springs. I already have H&R springs on, so shocks would be just the additional cost.
01-16-13, 08:58 PM
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It'll only stabilize handling when moving. It won't alter your turning radius or increase turning effort. Although, knowing this and where you live, were you the one selling the beautifully modded, white G37s on Craigslist a few months ago? If so, I presume someone bought it?
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01-20-13, 09:29 PM
#832
I would say mostly yes to both of these. You steer with the same amount of force and steering wheel doesn't feel stiffer, but the steering feels stiffer and the car feels stiff/stable. It's easier and more stable when making turns because you're not flying all over the place.
01-22-13, 04:29 PM
#833
About to buy my F-Sport Sway bar set from Sewell install them myself to save money and learn from trying. The autoshop here on base has all the tools, lifts and facilities for us to use. I read the installation guide on the Sway bars but never did any suspension work before.
Do I need to remove the wheels before I do this? or just jack the car up with the wheels off the ground and enough room to move? Thank you.
Do I need to remove the wheels before I do this? or just jack the car up with the wheels off the ground and enough room to move? Thank you.
01-22-13, 09:13 PM
#835
About to buy my F-Sport Sway bar set from Sewell install them myself to save money and learn from trying. The autoshop here on base has all the tools, lifts and facilities for us to use. I read the installation guide on the Sway bars but never did any suspension work before.
Do I need to remove the wheels before I do this? or just jack the car up with the wheels off the ground and enough room to move? Thank you.
Do I need to remove the wheels before I do this? or just jack the car up with the wheels off the ground and enough room to move? Thank you.
01-23-13, 07:11 AM
#836
i had stechs springs before and the rear was way more dropped than my front
get coils, even if you dont slam it they still ride better than shocks and coils especially BC, and the price difference will be minimal
01-25-13, 04:20 PM
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ordered rear sway bar from ebay
part # shows as PTR02-53080 and says " lexus is250 awd 2006-"
can anyone confirm if this will fit my 06 is350 rwd? thanks
part # shows as PTR02-53080 and says " lexus is250 awd 2006-"
can anyone confirm if this will fit my 06 is350 rwd? thanks
01-25-13, 05:19 PM
#839
See my quote below from another thread. BTW, this thread contains the same information, but this thread has become so large that you have to hunt it down.
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^^^^The page you attached is the F-Sport Sway Bat set for RWD, not AWD. You need to go to this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...ar-thread.html
It will clear a lot of things up for you.
I posted there a couple of days ago. My post should answer your question.
OK I'll try to put this comment into prospective. It's been discussed before, but here it goes again.
Up until '09 The sway bar kit for the AWD IS250 was PN PTR02-53080 and consisted of only a rear bar. It was the same rear bar that came with the front/rear bar kit for the RWD. It was a 19mm solid bar.
In '10 Lexus dropped the prior AWD rear bar kit and replaced it with PN PTR02-53096 and this kit consisted of a front and rear bar. The dimensions are 30mm in front and 17.5mm in the rear.
Again, we are talking two different kits here. I have attached a chart to explain this.
Lou
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...ar-thread.html
It will clear a lot of things up for you.
I posted there a couple of days ago. My post should answer your question.
OK I'll try to put this comment into prospective. It's been discussed before, but here it goes again.
Up until '09 The sway bar kit for the AWD IS250 was PN PTR02-53080 and consisted of only a rear bar. It was the same rear bar that came with the front/rear bar kit for the RWD. It was a 19mm solid bar.
In '10 Lexus dropped the prior AWD rear bar kit and replaced it with PN PTR02-53096 and this kit consisted of a front and rear bar. The dimensions are 30mm in front and 17.5mm in the rear.
Again, we are talking two different kits here. I have attached a chart to explain this.
Lou