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Old 04-02-07, 01:18 PM
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Excusse my ignorance guys but whats the diffrence bettween OEM and aftermarket swaybars? and what is the beat pair out there? thanks for your help!
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aftermarket sway bars are usually stiffer (via thicker bar or stronger material). Body roll should be reduced after putting on a set of sway bars. If you want to reduce body roll as much as possible, go with the TRD set.

There is the Daizen set which cost a bit less, but I would still go with the TRD.
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thanks for the info man!, much appreciated!
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Which sway bars are the more popular ones?
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TRD and Daizen
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How would TRD sway bars be on a non-lowered GS?
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
How would TRD sway bars be on a non-lowered GS?
I'll let you know soon enough, possibly this week. A local guy (also forum member) is getting the TRD set for his GS300. All he has are 18" rims, daizen control arm bushings, and the rest is stock.

But the first suspension mod I did to my car was just the rear TRD sway bar. That alone made a difference in body roll. I actually like that combo more than the full Daizen set I have now
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Originally Posted by GSteg
I'll let you know soon enough, possibly this week. A local guy (also forum member) is getting the TRD set for his GS300. All he has are 18" rims, daizen control arm bushings, and the rest is stock.

But the first suspension mod I did to my car was just the rear TRD sway bar. That alone made a difference in body roll. I actually like that combo more than the full Daizen set I have now
GSteg, wasn't Carson trying to get a GB on that rear sway bar...
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I think the GB is for the full TRD set. I dont think ever sold the TRD bars separately. I know Sewell Lexus sells them individually. In fact, that's where I bought mine.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
I think the GB is for the full TRD set. I dont think ever sold the TRD bars separately. I know Sewell Lexus sells them individually. In fact, that's where I bought mine.
how much?

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Okay help me out, does having a set of coilovers or even aftermarket shocks and springs help in some way with body roll, and least some? If not then I'm going to need one of those sway bars cuz I cannot stand that body roll.
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Originally Posted by MrG4Life
Okay help me out, does having a set of coilovers or even aftermarket shocks and springs help in some way with body roll, and least some? If not then I'm going to need one of those sway bars cuz I cannot stand that body roll.
If you get stiffer springs or coilovers, body roll will be reduced.

They both reduce body roll, just in different methods.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
If you get stiffer springs or coilovers, body roll will be reduced.

They both reduce body roll, just in different methods.
Thanks GSTeg, I just spent the last hour or so searching on this. I 've read that some members have done the TRD/Daizen sways along with with replacing their stock suspension which seems to work hand in hand to get rid of body roll. I really notice the roll on those highway entrance/exit ramps. So when I get my stock suspension replaced maybe it'll help some to curb the roll; but we'll see.
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What's the going price for the TRD front and rear swaybars for 2G GS300? I can't get anyone at TRD to return voice or email? Thanks..


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