2slow

iTrader: (5)

how the hell did that happen?

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

^^^^The only thing I can figure out, is that the bar slipped in the bushings

Lou

ba-b4

not sure how it happened it just did. The stock endlink is all twisted. I did a search and seems like lots of people with stiff aftermarket sways either break or twist the stock endlinks? The stock sway is flexible but the F sport one isn't really.. maybe since it doesn't give or flex hard cornering will flex the weakest point.. in this case the end link? I dunno.. gotta order myself up a new one now.. anyone know how much end links cost for this car?

I8ABMR

I a happy to hear that install can be done that quickly. I hope it this easy on the 3GS

IS25Heaven

iTrader: (8)

Alright guys from my understanding the f sport rear sway bar is 19mm and the is-f is 17mm. The thicker the sway bar the stiffer the car will be right? Since i have an is250 getting an is-f rear sway bar would be an upgrade, but it wont work as well as f sport one right?

kayotik

iTrader: (6)

Exactly. Or you can get a JUN-TW rear sway like me

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

Read this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...ni-review.html

Work as well The front and rear sway bars work as a team. IMO, if you replace the rear bar only on a ISX50 with the F-Sport bar, you disturb the balance, and throw the car into an oversteer mode. Right now you understeer a little, which is actually quite safe. If you replace the rear bar with the IS-F bar, it will handle better and become more neutral, go with the F-Sport without replacing the front bar, and you will oversteer.

Lou

juice14

I am not sure about the IS-F ive never driven one. but I replaced the rear sway bar only with the Fsport on my IS350 and it is much better. and it stll understeers a lil bit which is perfect for me, since im not a track guy, etc. I think the Fsport front swaybar for the IS350 gets only like 6% stiffer, so i would think there wouldnt be much difference from my set up.

IS25Heaven

iTrader: (8)

I believe that the is250 does understeer and by me getting an is f rear sway bar, the car will remain neutral and even if im tail sliding happy. I'm cool with it, I rather oversteer than understeer. Thanks for the link Lou.

rebs

So, the recommendation for an IS350 (from this thread) would be a IS-F rear sway bar installed, and if you can't get that then the F-sport rear?

Can you normally purchase just a rear sway bar from dealerships? It looked like Sewell only sold them as a package.

Anyone have them painted?

IS25Heaven

iTrader: (8)

I'm getting an Is-f sway bar, because i found my self a good deal. Your rear sway bar is 15mm and the is f one is 17mm. The is f one wont make much of difference for you. You should def go wit the f sport one. IF you just wanna get the rear, just get the awd set up and you will only be getting the rear. And I have no idea why you would you like to paint something thats gonna be under your car, and you wont be able to see unless if you put your head under your car.
just my 2 cents.

curtdragon

For those of you who had it dealer installed what are they charging?

Kurtz

iTrader: (1)

Way, way too much :P

Seriously, especially if you have a 350 and decide to only do a rear bar, it's a 15 minute install with a friend, a jack, 2 jackstands, and a couple wrenches


I think officially it's 2 hours labor to install the front/rear bars. (my local dealer quoted like $270 for install, which sounds more like 2.5 hours though) Doing both yourself with 1 friend helping should be half that time, without even benefit of a lift or air tools, so you know the dealer's ripping you off pretty badly.

juice14

IS350 = rear only

Thats ridiculous Kurtz, $270 for install... I had never done it in my life and got the rear done in no time (with some CL help). im sure the front takes more time but there is no way it takes that much for a lexus technician with power tools/lift and has done it before.
I hate stealerships

IS25Heaven

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Hey guys, i just picked up an is f rear sway bar. I pushed the car last night, so i could feel the difference. I'm gonna have my friend install it for me tomorrow. I'll keep you guys updated.