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Old 04-18-10, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BigGreene
ok so it seems like i need to check the sway bar. if it is disconnected what exactly would i need to connect it? or better asked
what connects the sway bar to the frame
Here you go, bud. I am in the good mood tonight, so I copy paste this one page off an SC service manual.

The sway bar is connected to an end-link (red circle) and end-link is connected to LCA. I replaced mine when I installed my coilovers. They still looked good, but I replaced them anyways.

Old 04-19-10, 12:30 AM
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wow awesome pic i appreciate the time.

so the bet is that the end link is most likey what i need to replace.
and this end link being broken/missing is what could be/is causing my issues..

amazing guys. i really appreciate all the info and time you guys have given to me looking into my problem and i could not thank you enough for spending the time to reply to my post.

it appears as though club lexus is going to be my new lexus home forum.
Old 04-19-10, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BigGreene
it appears as though club lexus is going to be my new lexus home forum.

Old 04-22-10, 10:42 PM
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Get a 4 Way alignment. You may have a possible thrust angle issue. It can also tell you if you have bent suspension components that you cant visibly see.
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I have a swaying issue as well, but only on the freeway (70 mph or more). My camber is off, would that cause me to sway?
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anyone????
Old 05-05-10, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by justin1642

I have a swaying issue as well, but only on the freeway (70 mph or more).
I heard that can happen if you listen to gospel music while driving
Old 05-06-10, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by good2go
I heard that can happen if you listen to gospel music while driving
Lmao!!!
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Originally Posted by justin1642
anyone????
Justin, I see you have Tein Flex coilovers.
How many miles do you have on your SC?

Have done any corner balancing yet? This should be done BEFORE alignment.
If the weight of the car is not distributed equally and perhaps you have somewhat worn out bushing, this will also cause the swaying on the freeway.


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Originally Posted by Maeve
Justin, I see you have Tein Flex coilovers.
How many miles do you have on your SC?

Have done any corner balancing yet? This should be done BEFORE alignment.
If the weight of the car is not distributed equally and perhaps you have somewhat worn out bushing, this will also cause the swaying on the freeway.


- Dom
I have 137,000 miles on the car and I have not done a corner balance. I tried to get it aligned but it didn't do much of anything. I've been trying to locate a camber kit for both front and rear but can't get one.
Old 05-14-10, 08:18 PM
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I would also check the wheel bearings if i were you. A few months ago i had a bad bearing and my car would wobble badly in the rear, felt like i was going to lose control of it. After I did the wheel bearing, wobble is completely gone.
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Bushings! My sc does the exact same thing. Subframe and control arm bushings are most likely shot.
Old 05-21-10, 12:17 AM
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Death wobbles can also be caused by something as simple as not tightening the lug nuts down all the way or properly. Be sure to check the easy stuff. Just did the brakes on my friends 4runner and had him put the tires back on. It got a wobble at 40mph so went back to his house and I tightened them and problem solved.
Old 05-29-10, 05:48 AM
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I just got a sc300 1jz single turbo setup, and exiting to highway I decide to hit the gas and almost lost the car, start bouncing left to right je je, i got scared but I got control back, I thinking of bad shocks, I will inspect today and see what I can find probably will take pics, i always like to document all stuff.
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