Install Pics - TRD Sways/LCB
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Install Pics - TRD Sways/LCB
Got my TRD Sways and LCB installed today (I already have the TRD STB). The difference between the stock sways/LCB and the TRD ones are like night and day. Body roll is virtually eliminated. The car feels firmly planted on the ground. The car can now be driven with more confidence. If Lexus wants the GS to be a true BMW killer, it should ship them from the factory with the TRD setup.
As for ride quality, since the TRD setup is so much more stiffer than the stock one, road imperfections and noise is transmitted into the cabin. Ride quality is a little harsher, but I think most people will not mind especially for the benefit of a stiffer setup. There's no real difference in ride quality when driving on fairly smooth roads. I do notice a slight difference in ride quality when going over things like manhole covers and speed bumps (and of course on rough surfaces). I'm running stock 16s and a stock suspension. I think ride quality will be a harsher if I were on 18s. Bottomline, I highly recommend the TRD sways/LCB/STB!
I got the TRD sways/LCB/TRDs from Steve Gantz at Carson Toyota. No one should try someone else for parts before calling Steve. The install was done at Longo Lexus and Verone Pangilinan provided me with great service and price.
Here are some pics of my TRD setup. Here's the TRD STB...
As for ride quality, since the TRD setup is so much more stiffer than the stock one, road imperfections and noise is transmitted into the cabin. Ride quality is a little harsher, but I think most people will not mind especially for the benefit of a stiffer setup. There's no real difference in ride quality when driving on fairly smooth roads. I do notice a slight difference in ride quality when going over things like manhole covers and speed bumps (and of course on rough surfaces). I'm running stock 16s and a stock suspension. I think ride quality will be a harsher if I were on 18s. Bottomline, I highly recommend the TRD sways/LCB/STB!
I got the TRD sways/LCB/TRDs from Steve Gantz at Carson Toyota. No one should try someone else for parts before calling Steve. The install was done at Longo Lexus and Verone Pangilinan provided me with great service and price.
Here are some pics of my TRD setup. Here's the TRD STB...
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Thanks for the pics....great reference for the DIY gang.....looks as though your tire treads are running thin....maybe that contributes a bit to the noise issue....as does the tire pressure.
Pete
Thanks for the pics....great reference for the DIY gang.....looks as though your tire treads are running thin....maybe that contributes a bit to the noise issue....as does the tire pressure.
Pete
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Originally posted by Likecars
Does that STB just drop on, then tighten her up?
Does that STB just drop on, then tighten her up?
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Re: TRD Sways
Originally posted by 1QWKGS4
Is the ride actually Actually Harsher with the Sways?
I thought it only affects Handling not Ride?
thanks,
QWK
Is the ride actually Actually Harsher with the Sways?
I thought it only affects Handling not Ride?
thanks,
QWK
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Re: TRD Sways
Originally posted by 1QWKGS4
Is the ride actually Actually Harsher with the Sways?
I thought it only affects Handling not Ride?
Is the ride actually Actually Harsher with the Sways?
I thought it only affects Handling not Ride?
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Originally posted by bravo261
so the consensus is that its harsher and louder...as if 20s didn't make my car loud enough
but oh well, sways are next
so the consensus is that its harsher and louder...as if 20s didn't make my car loud enough
but oh well, sways are next