Lexus IS Sway Bar
05-16-16, 09:22 AM
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05-17-16, 06:19 PM
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So, seems like just upgrading the stock IS350 rear sway bar to the stock RC350 rear sway bar, even using stock endlinks, makes a difference? Anyone know the part number the stock RC350 rear sway bar?
Also, I noticed that webra had an IS300h - is the rear sway bar from that car the same as the one in the IS350?
Also, I noticed that webra had an IS300h - is the rear sway bar from that car the same as the one in the IS350?
05-18-16, 09:26 PM
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So, seems like just upgrading the stock IS350 rear sway bar to the stock RC350 rear sway bar, even using stock endlinks, makes a difference? Anyone know the part number the stock RC350 rear sway bar?
Also, I noticed that webra had an IS300h - is the rear sway bar from that car the same as the one in the IS350?
Also, I noticed that webra had an IS300h - is the rear sway bar from that car the same as the one in the IS350?
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05-19-16, 04:51 PM
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So, looks like that part is only about $140 - for that price, seems like a no brainer.
To confirm, everything else can just be re-used from the existing stock setup it seems like?
10-04-16, 09:55 AM
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I'll be doing a full write up, review, and pics this week. Just got mine in the mail. We'll see if it installs!
The bar I received is from the Lexus RC RWD. There is no difference according to Lexus from the RC200t and RC350 F-Sport and non F-Sport variants. All RC200t and RC350 RWD rear sway bars are the same according to them.
The bushing says "19.1mm" on it so I'm guessing that's the diameter. Since it's 3mm bigger as the OP says here, the stock 3IS F Sport sway bar is 16.1mm. I'll confirm when I get it off the car.
The IS does feel nose heavy so this should make a nice difference.
The bar I received is from the Lexus RC RWD. There is no difference according to Lexus from the RC200t and RC350 F-Sport and non F-Sport variants. All RC200t and RC350 RWD rear sway bars are the same according to them.
The bushing says "19.1mm" on it so I'm guessing that's the diameter. Since it's 3mm bigger as the OP says here, the stock 3IS F Sport sway bar is 16.1mm. I'll confirm when I get it off the car.
The IS does feel nose heavy so this should make a nice difference.
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LexoticJ (02-03-21)
10-04-16, 10:54 PM
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OK for anyone that installed the 3IS rear sway bar how the heck did you do it? The nuts are next to impossible to get to. Looks like the subframe needs to be lowered a few inches.
The only thing I can think of is a specialty socket with a hex head on top. Then use a wrench on that.
The only thing I can think of is a specialty socket with a hex head on top. Then use a wrench on that.
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10-05-16, 06:39 AM
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OK for anyone that installed the 3IS rear sway bar how the heck did you do it? The nuts are next to impossible to get to. Looks like the subframe needs to be lowered a few inches.
The only thing I can think of is a specialty socket with a hex head on top. Then use a wrench on that.
The only thing I can think of is a specialty socket with a hex head on top. Then use a wrench on that.
(sorry my PDF uploads are for AWD model... RWD model may be different)
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LexoticJ (02-03-21)
10-05-16, 07:38 AM
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^Really appreciate that. That seems like a TON of work to replace a sway bar. I think I'll return it.