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Old 04-28-13, 09:03 PM
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Default 96 Lexus es300 Rear sway bar upgrade

So, I was wondering if there is a OEM sway bar that's bigger from any other toyota or lexus that will fit. Anyone have any ideas? Or what all I'll need? Or does anyone have a sway bar up for sale such as a white line etc etc. I really want to put one out back and put poly bushings and really good links up front.

Let me know what you guys think about the Idea too....thanks in advance.
Old 04-29-13, 06:43 AM
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I believe EEngineer used a RSB from an Avalon application in his '93 so I suppose certain years of Avalon would work. Although I'm not sure they're completely genuine, I saw some whiteline's on Ebay not too long ago.
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after researching all night I've found the mcv10 chassis has it's own rear sway bar setup the later models is supposedly different. So the whiteline btr36 is what fits it's 18mm
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BTR39 RSB is the one you want or alternately the Ultra Racing 19MM RSB for the 93-02 camry platform
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i have this one

http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_...t_number=BTR39
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Oh interesting it looks like the rear sway bars are compatible between 2ES and 3ES, and hence the assorted Camry/Avalon chassis. good to know.

Interesting the bigger sway bar is spec'd for the newer car, 20 vs 18, in practice the 3ES will have a much higher actual rate (stiffer) from the same bar because of the direct-acting end-link. The 18 would be a nice upgrade for the 3ES. I have the 24/20 Whitelines and I am thinking that are a bit stiff vs the stock 17/16, the ride does suffer.
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Originally Posted by Bdub215
BTR39 RSB is the one you want or alternately the Ultra Racing 19MM RSB for the 93-02 camry platform
Oh that'll fit too yay! It's the bigger one XD for the same money at that.
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Originally Posted by Power6
Oh interesting it looks like the rear sway bars are compatible between 2ES and 3ES, and hence the assorted Camry/Avalon chassis. good to know.

Interesting the bigger sway bar is spec'd for the newer car, 20 vs 18, in practice the 3ES will have a much higher actual rate (stiffer) from the same bar because of the direct-acting end-link. The 18 would be a nice upgrade for the 3ES. I have the 24/20 Whitelines and I am thinking that are a bit stiff vs the stock 17/16, the ride does suffer.
Does it suffer alot? I'm proly never going to lower this car if I do it'll be on drop springs so it'll never be really stiff. I think I'ma stick that 20 out back or the 18. I want the car to turn a little flatter but it's still my DD so do you recommend that 20mm out back? I know the RSB is one of the best upgrades alone I'm get a cheapo strut bar too as well as get new endlinks and bushings up front.
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Oh and triple post XD. Will the 18mm make a difference or just skip it and get the 20 even if it hurts the ride some?
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