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Old 02-06-09, 06:05 PM
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Thanks for the write up...good work!!
Old 02-06-09, 11:23 PM
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where can i buy a set of TRD blues? besides the FS section?
Old 02-07-09, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by StanCe
where can i buy a set of TRD blues? besides the FS section?
Carson or L tune has them...there is a group buy coupon. I don't know why it's so pricey though.
Old 04-28-09, 12:55 PM
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I just saw that these are on sale in the CL Vendor Marketplace, thinking of getting a set.
I am a little confused, if I am getting a set of Megan Coilovers with the TRDs do I need to get new end links?
Old 04-28-09, 10:12 PM
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I am thinking about upgrading the sways too.. but now reading this entire post, I am concerned about end links.

Do we have to upgrade the end links? If so, quality end links expensive?

Regarding greasing the bushings, are there any particular type of grease that would last a long time?

Thank yoU!
Old 04-28-09, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by esolo98
I just saw that these are on sale in the CL Vendor Marketplace, thinking of getting a set.
I am a little confused, if I am getting a set of Megan Coilovers with the TRDs do I need to get new end links?
That's a strange question. Why would you need new end links? If you don't drive it hard...I don't see any reason, unless it's damaged, to upgrade. Of course, the end link will be the new weakest point now that the bars will be stiffer with TRD sways.
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Thanks for the info, I was just a little confused reading around people saying that they break.
Old 12-06-09, 11:21 PM
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Anyone have the part number for the bushing on these sway?
Old 11-14-12, 03:46 PM
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pics don't work. anyone have them still?
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I intalled trd set front and back. Not that much difference. It balanced the handing to make neutral instead of plowing and follows the line you point it at better.
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was it hard? which DIY did you follow?
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Originally Posted by blacksedan
was it hard? which DIY did you follow?
None, it's a piece of cake. If you've changed the oil in your car you can do this. Air tools are a plus
Dont expect too much handling improvement. It won't compensate for 3600 pounds of weight. Damn car is just too heavy.
If you live in el paso I can help you install them

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This was one of the first mods I did to my car and I noticed a huge difference handling wise. Taking turns at higher speeds the suspension felt more tighter and stiffer. Before it felt like the car wanted to roll over!
Old 11-18-12, 01:20 PM
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Well It does make an improvement but I also have the bilstein shocks. But compared to a miata let's say there is no compensation for less weight
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These cars should've came with these sway bars stock, I mean your not gonna get the handling of a bmw but you gotta remember this car was not built for strictly performance/handling. Any suspension improvements is just a plus.


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