Official F-sport Sway Bar Thread!
02-17-15, 08:49 AM
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I have an '09 IS250 AWD.
To confirm, even though Lexus came out with the new F Sport sway bar set for AWD, PN PTR02-53096, it is still possible to use the old AWD F Sport rear sway bar, PN PTR02-53080, correct?
If so, is there any pros/cons in using the old rear sway bar (PTR02-53080) instead of the new F Sport AWD rear sway bar (53096)?
To confirm, even though Lexus came out with the new F Sport sway bar set for AWD, PN PTR02-53096, it is still possible to use the old AWD F Sport rear sway bar, PN PTR02-53080, correct?
If so, is there any pros/cons in using the old rear sway bar (PTR02-53080) instead of the new F Sport AWD rear sway bar (53096)?
02-23-15, 02:49 PM
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anyone? bueller? please help a brotha out!
02-23-15, 03:41 PM
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^^^^My quote from another thread concerning the fitment of the silky rear bar. The answer also applies here:
Lou
Actually, IMO, it's not something you want to do on an AWD IS. While the Sikky probably will fit, Lexus discontinued the Rear Only Bar for the AWD IS for a reason. It simply was too much from the smaller front bar and stock AWD suspension to handle. Attached is a chart I created a number of years ago, by crawling under new cars on a dealer's lot. From this chart you can see why the Lexus F-Sport folks discontinued the rear only kit and went with a Front/Rear balanced approach. Note how the front bar on the AWD F-Sport kit is larger than the RWD kit and the rear bar a bit smaller.
It's really not only if it will fit, it's will it improve handling.
It's really not only if it will fit, it's will it improve handling.
03-09-15, 02:02 PM
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I have a quick question, I was trying to install a rear sway bar onto my 2010 is250 awd and ran into problems. The endlink that allows the old swaybar to come out was heavily rusted. So during my install, i slightly stripped the hex on the bolt with the allen key there still some grip but not enough to get the bolt free. What are my options? Some of you guys have dremmeled it off but where did you get the replacement bolt or do you have to replace the whole link/arm as in number 4 on this diagram from mylparts. Also the replacement parts states that its for 2wd, mines awd does that make a difference? thanks
http://www.mylparts.com/parts/2010/L...iagram=8916530
http://www.mylparts.com/parts/2010/L...iagram=8916530
03-19-15, 06:33 PM
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^ I put both front and rear bars on today. Got it done at a local shop, 2 guys there was doing it and I jumped in to help as well. Got both bars on in around 30 mins. That nut for the end link is just a regular one. Nothing special about it. I would bring the end link with me to a hardware store to find anything that would fit.
03-20-15, 09:34 AM
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I have a quick question, I was trying to install a rear sway bar onto my 2010 is250 awd and ran into problems. The endlink that allows the old swaybar to come out was heavily rusted. So during my install, i slightly stripped the hex on the bolt with the allen key there still some grip but not enough to get the bolt free. What are my options? Some of you guys have dremmeled it off but where did you get the replacement bolt or do you have to replace the whole link/arm as in number 4 on this diagram from mylparts. Also the replacement parts states that its for 2wd, mines awd does that make a difference? thanks
http://www.mylparts.com/parts/2010/L...iagram=8916530
http://www.mylparts.com/parts/2010/L...iagram=8916530
His recommendation which helped with the final reinstallation of the endlinks was to buy new endlinks and nuts. It was super easy to thread and torque down without the need of the hex. Only drawback that it cost a good amount; a $167 fix to the issue (for two new rear endlinks and nuts), they sent the same part for both (I believe they were AWD though Lexus of Pembroke Pines, though they were AWD and R and L specified, and they were special ordered). When I get around to the front sway, I need to buy two new ones up there as one has a tear on the rubber and it's easier for the reinstall.
Fun thing was driving without a rear sway for almost a week, then the big difference once they were finally installed it's definitely worth it.
03-20-15, 05:53 PM
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Everyone u guys SHOULD check the nut especially the left side because it could fall off.
03-23-15, 07:58 AM
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an update to my situation earlier, so i had to buy two new endlinks which are not cheap cause the olds were rusted so much, there was no way it was coming off.
as for the sway bar itself, its a bit underwhelming. i think i was expecting too much given i have a 250 awd since all the post stating the night and day difference was the 350. i can feel it on hard turns going on ramps and stuff but i dont notice it on avg street driving. I wouldnt recommend for other 250s especially for the price i paid which was nearly 450 after the bar, new endlinks and labor but like i said, you prob need a 350 to notice a huge difference.
as for the sway bar itself, its a bit underwhelming. i think i was expecting too much given i have a 250 awd since all the post stating the night and day difference was the 350. i can feel it on hard turns going on ramps and stuff but i dont notice it on avg street driving. I wouldnt recommend for other 250s especially for the price i paid which was nearly 450 after the bar, new endlinks and labor but like i said, you prob need a 350 to notice a huge difference.
04-06-15, 07:47 AM
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^^^^Bushings come with the bar, and IMHO, they are pretty good. As far as end links, that seems to be a hit or miss proposition. Some folks had end links that were so corroded that they needed to be replaced, others, like me, who live in snow free environments, did not need to replace them.
They only way to be sure is to try and remove them and see.
Lou
They only way to be sure is to try and remove them and see.
Lou