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Old 04-16-13, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jvmagic
One other question, it sounds like replacing the front sway bar on an is250 is not the best bang for your buck. Many have gone w/ just an F-rear sway bar. Is this ok?
Yeah its fine.

Its not like you have to have both front and rear.

I only have the rear on my 250 and I felt a big difference
Old 04-16-13, 12:06 PM
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Rear makes a bigger difference than front, but you should do both for maximum effect.

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Old 04-16-13, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jvmagic
One other question, it sounds like replacing the front sway bar on an is250 is not the best bang for your buck. Many have gone w/ just an F-rear sway bar. Is this ok?
From experience I would get both. My opinion is you get the rear notice a difference, you wonder what could the front do and are back at square one again. The rear is def. noticeable the front is iffy but because we don't notice a difference doesn't mean the part isn't doing what it is supposed to. Personally look around and see is250, 350, F. If you like to control your car the set is where it is at.
Old 04-25-13, 12:45 AM
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F-sport front and rear sways are well worth the money. Go to Sewell. You'll be very happy with the results. I did the combo on my is350 and it completely changed the characteristic of the car. Best bang for the buck as far as handling.
Old 04-25-13, 05:36 AM
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Sway bars are the best mod that I have done to date!
Old 04-29-13, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
swaybar set
coils
isf steering ecu

in this order
what does the ISF steering ECU provide?
Old 04-30-13, 01:13 PM
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it stiffens up the steering, more of a feel thing than anything. Swaybar set will improve actual handling, not just feel. May want to consider the steering damper if you dont like the increased vibrations and stiffness you feel when you have a modified suspension. $26 mod, took 10 minutes to install. I had noticeably increased vibration since the sway bars made the suspension more rigid. When I put the damper in, it returned it to what it felt like stock.
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do you guys think a ISF sway bar on my 08 is250 would back a big difference in rear?
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^^^^I sold my rear sway bar to a fellow with an IS350, and he reported back to me that it did make a positive difference.

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Old 04-30-13, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
it stiffens up the steering, more of a feel thing than anything. Swaybar set will improve actual handling, not just feel. May want to consider the steering damper if you dont like the increased vibrations and stiffness you feel when you have a modified suspension. $26 mod, took 10 minutes to install. I had noticeably increased vibration since the sway bars made the suspension more rigid. When I put the damper in, it returned it to what it felt like stock.
where do you get the steering dampner? should fit gs350 as well?
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I'm thinking to get the sway bar set. From what everyone is saying, I'd get both front and rear.

Besides better cornering, do you get a rougher ride with sway bars?

And, is there a difference is the sway bars are on a 2012? Not sure if there was a difference in the suspension between 06-10 vs. 11-13 models.

Thanks.
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How hard is it to install the rear sway bar ? I'm going to be ordering the rear sway bar from swell this weekend!
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Originally Posted by IS350AWD
Besides better cornering, do you get a rougher ride with sway bars?


Thanks.

I did the set on my 350 and noticed a firmer ride. The is because the car isn't flexing as much. To call it "rougher" would be an OVERstatement.
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Originally Posted by Hbhandal
How hard is it to install the rear sway bar ? I'm going to be ordering the rear sway bar from swell this weekend!
There's a diy somewhere on here for it. It's not difficult at all and can be done in less than 1 hour. Just depends how long it takes to get the endlink bolts off. Sometimes they can rust and getting them off can be challenging.

Good luck!! You'll love the results!!
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buy the rear first. Then add the front later on. While your at it, check the front bushings in case you just want to replace the sway bar bushings in the front when you replace the entire rear with the f sport. i found my fronts to be cracking quite bad.


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