gamma113

Hi All,

Today ordered Cusco front sway bar model: 199 311 A30 for my IS350 2008 (Japanese import) fromNengun. After i placed my order I realized it stated ' compatible with both the Lexus IS350 GSE21, and the IS250 GSE20 ( Late Model 2008/8- - RWD - Front 30mm ) I have asked Nengun, they have not been helpful to answer my question, apart from i will need to pay 30% restocking fee if i want to get it refund. I think my IS350 is made before 2008 August. Does it mean it will not fit my IS350?

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

I didn't think there was any differences in what front sway bar could be used among all the 2nd gen IS model years. Perhaps this is just a JDM thing?

gamma113

Thanks for your reply. Can you explain what you mean by JDM thing?

gamma113

By the way my is350 is a japanese import.

scott1256c

That part shows as fitting 2006-2015 IS. I think Gville350 means that maybe it doesn't fit Japanese ISx50's

gamma113

just did a quick search and saw one guy re-sell his cusco bar on Ebay because it didn't fit his pre-2009 IS350. Here http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cusco-Lexus-I...-/201452168276

I am really worried about it. Should i cancel my order now loss 30% restocking fee before it get shipped or bite the bullet see if it work when it arrive?

DocFreud

i bought a megan racing front sway bar. the description says it fits only 06-08. so there must be differences after 08


BUT:

https://www.nengun.com/auction/item/o155713278

there is a chart, says it fits both

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

The end links changed between 2006-2008 and 2009+. If you get the newer bar and want to use it on an older car, you will also need the newer end links. So as far as that goes, it will all bolt in without any issues.

That said, the HID leveling sensor bolts on to the sway bar for 2006-2008 and bolts to the control arm on 2009+, so if you don't have HID's, it doesn't matter, but if you do have HID's, you may need to get the level sensor from a 2009+ as well.

Jeff

gamma113

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for your information. Do you know where can i purchase new end link ?

What does HID Sensors do? Do i need it? How much and where to purchase?

Thank you

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

You can get the links from Lexus and/or some other local parts supplier I would think.

If your car has HID's, the sensor is used to automatically adjust the headlight leveling to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. If your car has the sensors you will likely want to use them, if you unplug it, you will get a warning on your dash. For purchasing this you will likely have to get it from Lexus or somewhere used like a junkyard or eBay.

Jeff

gamma113

Thanks for your information. I found 09+ HID sensor on ebay. Do you or anyone know how to install HID Sensor after you have installed Cusco sway bar with new links on 2008 is350?

gamma113

You mean i just need to get lexus is350 09+ OEM front sway bar end links?

nosurprise

iTrader: (1)

Do you have HID? If you don't, then you'll just need to get the end links. That's only if it doesn't fit -- since you don't know if it fits, and you don't seem to know if you have HID. If you have to swap so many parts, why don't you just get a sway bar that's actually for your model year car? All the extra parts is probably more than the 30% restocking fee.

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

Yes.

Jeff

gamma113

Will this one work http://www.ebay.com/itm/162032518262 ? Anyone had experience with ROCA product? It says better than OEM.