So i attempted to install RSR lowering springs last weekend on my '14 IS350awd, and one of the rear sway bar links broke. I will have to wait a few days until part arrives, probably on Monday since Friday is Easter. Is there any danger driving with just one link connected to the sway bar, or should i disconnect the other side as well until i get the part installed? I have googled it and got mixed answers online so wondering if anyone has any experience on this specific car.

Thanks in advance!

 

If it's just for a short while, leave the other side connected and just don't go cornering aggressively.
The end links work in conjunction with the sway bar to reduce body roll...so don't roll the body if a link is missing.
Normal passive driving will be fine until you get the part in.

After that, feel free to tear up the road lol

 

It would only be for a few days, a week tops. Had to order from RockAuto as prices for these are through the roof here, and some don't even list the rears. Dealership wants $100 each for a sway bar link!! I'm getting other squeaks too from the front but i'll look into that after i take care of this matter.

 

yup, if you drive normally/non-aggressive you will be fine.

 

This Just happened to me last weekend. Accept both end links were seized and both bolts were unable to be removed. I drove about 4 days on them without any issues. You can definitely tell the difference. Also, The only other aftermarket part they seem to make is sold the cheapest by Rock Auto, it too me a while to track these down for an AWD IS350 F Sport.

 

We probably ordered the same part then. I noticed on RockAuto's site that for these parts they offer life time warranty. So if i ever have any issues with it i can ship it back and they send me a replacement i'm assuming?

 

 

I have no lean to one side, but i did remove the good sway bar link also until the replacement one comes in for the other side. So right now i'm driving with no links attached to the sway bar itself, and i positioned the bar up a bit so its out of the way. It drives decent to my surprise to real difference but then again I've been going gently around corners, but no noise or anything like that.

 

Thanks for the info, I think might have to look into changing my sway bar links as well. Good luck man

 

Not sure how the warranty works, but ive had the end links on the car for about 2 weeks now and it feels good. However the RSR down springs completely change the ride. I also installed the RR-Racing Lower Rear Control Arm Bushings and that made it even worse. I think after 40k i have to replace some more of the OEM bushings with new due to wear.