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Old 06-02-14, 06:22 AM
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so what's happening with sway bars upgrade. are we getting happier?
how many people have did it already?

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Going to install today.
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BClex, can your report back with the cost for install please?
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my cost was 80.00 front and rear but was friends shop.
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Cost 2 hrs labour and also do the aligiment for $ 230. Front & Rear.
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After the installed. The car feel tighter. Especially when change lane suddenly. More solid feel then before.
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BCLex, I will say your front bar (bottom one in your photo) looks different than mine. Mine has rubber stops on the outside of bushings, while your's have some type of metal "flange." Does anyone know if this makes a difference?

Also, no one has supplied a photo yet of the front bar correctly installed. Please help! I want to have a photo to show my mechanic!
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The one i install from 2001 gs300 oem.28.6mm
The oem sc430 i took dowm have the same " flange "
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Tell them do the same way to take down.Those 2 sway bar looks the same except size. All the bend & angle are same. Even the bushing outside is the same size. Only inside different size. Make sure you got new bushing for . Original sc 's wont work. Bracket ok ! for Front.
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Oh ! you said the rubber thing is part of the bushing itself.
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I took this mod on today and had it installed after work. I'm happy with the results but there were a few things that I had to substitute. I've posted in the other Sway Bar Mod Thread and photos will be attached soon. I'm happy with the result except that my wallet is a little too light now. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ml#post8564119
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