Rear Sway Bar for ISF
06-02-16, 05:38 PM
#16
The bar is a little cheaper here-
http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...r02-53080.html
End Links-
http://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1445204&parttype=7580
http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...r02-53080.html
End Links-
http://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1445204&parttype=7580
06-02-16, 06:32 PM
#17
I too added the bar - bought new end links - I tried first without doing it but it was not possible to get the stock ones off nicely.
You have to judge based on your milelage / environment its been through.
I remember that if you are replacing the end link the control arm sandwiches the endlink - do not hammer it - I believe just loosen the large bolt on the bottom and it will give it relief to be removed.
You have to judge based on your milelage / environment its been through.
I remember that if you are replacing the end link the control arm sandwiches the endlink - do not hammer it - I believe just loosen the large bolt on the bottom and it will give it relief to be removed.
06-03-16, 03:34 PM
#19
When I bought the f sport bar it already had new endlinks. So I just used them.. I actually got under my car with an electric impact wrench and loosened the bolt that holds the lower part of the shock in the lower control arm and the end link slipped right in!
04-23-17, 02:48 PM
#20
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The bar is a little cheaper here-
http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...r02-53080.html
End Links-
http://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1445204&parttype=7580
http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...r02-53080.html
End Links-
http://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1445204&parttype=7580
04-23-17, 03:32 PM
#22
Driver School Candidate
The bar is a little cheaper here-
http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...r02-53080.html
End Links-
http://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1445204&parttype=7580
http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...r02-53080.html
End Links-
http://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1445204&parttype=7580
04-23-17, 06:12 PM
#23
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Put stiffer springs in the front and call it a day with the OEM swaybar. You're only masking soft front springs with a stiffer rear swaybar.
04-23-17, 07:19 PM
#24
Lou
04-23-17, 07:21 PM
#25
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Sorry Lance, to disagree here. I do not consider the front ISF springs soft, and once the USRS LCA bushings are added to the front, the car is transformed IMHO. And I have had the F-Sport rear bar on my F for a bit over 8 years now. Improved handling a lot. The minor changes I have made, including the RCF wheels with 255 and 295 tires have turned my ISF into a sure footed handling animal.
Lou
Lou
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04-23-17, 07:43 PM
#26
^^^^Lance, I won't get sucked into an argument with you. Suffice it to say, IMO, you are very wrong. No, I have never been on a track, I value my F too much, than to take such a chance with it. However, did you happen to read my thread about my run-in with a C7 coming down from Lake Arrowhead?
I've been driving for 60 years now, and I know a poor handling car from a good handling car from a superior handling car. I've driven Porches, Vetts and many other vehicles over the years. I'd put my F up against any one of them. I do know what I'm saying. And I'm done. There's absolutely no reason to argue with you. So, I won't.
Lou
I've been driving for 60 years now, and I know a poor handling car from a good handling car from a superior handling car. I've driven Porches, Vetts and many other vehicles over the years. I'd put my F up against any one of them. I do know what I'm saying. And I'm done. There's absolutely no reason to argue with you. So, I won't.
Lou
04-23-17, 07:54 PM
#27
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The stock front springs let the inside rear wheel OFF THE GROUND in a hard turn. AMHIK. Your swaybar helps bandaid this issue. A stiffer front spring eliminates it at the source.
I've tuned suspensions on sprint cars, and spent a lot of time figuring out chassis performance. I really don't care how your car feels on the street, you've never gone fast enough to find the true limits. BTDT, got multiple t-shirts for it.
I've tuned suspensions on sprint cars, and spent a lot of time figuring out chassis performance. I really don't care how your car feels on the street, you've never gone fast enough to find the true limits. BTDT, got multiple t-shirts for it.
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10-10-17, 11:13 AM
#28
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Lance,
Picking up this conversation from earlier this year about the front springs......... I've searched and haven't found any answers yet, but do you know the stock spring rates that Lexus used on the ISF for all model years 08-14?
Or anybody por favor
Picking up this conversation from earlier this year about the front springs......... I've searched and haven't found any answers yet, but do you know the stock spring rates that Lexus used on the ISF for all model years 08-14?
Or anybody por favor
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06-15-20, 01:02 PM
#29
I also did this upgrade when I had my F and noticed a difference.
I would suggest buying new endlinks right out of the gate and just leave the stock ones on the stock bar during removal. It saves a ton of headache and I was very impressed with how beefy the Mevotech ones from Rockauto were.
I would suggest buying new endlinks right out of the gate and just leave the stock ones on the stock bar during removal. It saves a ton of headache and I was very impressed with how beefy the Mevotech ones from Rockauto were.
The left end link came correct the first time with the grease fittings as shown in product photos but the right end link is an older design that does not have grease fittings. I exchanged it once with RockAuto but still received the wrong part so I decided to try CarPartsDiscount but the same issue. One occurrence could be a mistake, a second occurrence could be the vendor, but the third time from a different vendor is very suspicious. The vendors are putting blame on Mevotech and Mevotech puts blame on the vendors and I'm out shipping costs twice. Seems that there are several end links that are mis-boxed.
Not sure if/when the vendors will get this sorted but just a warning to those looking to purchase Mevotech in the near future. This is not to say anything about the quality of the end links, the left side link seems substantial and my only complaint is with their organization and product shipping.
Here are a few photos of the "old" part in the correct box:
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06-17-20, 01:38 AM
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Manufacturers got rid of the grease zerks many years ago because all they do is let the owner inject dirt into the joint and end the service life of the joint. I used to think they were nuts removing all those grease fittings, but after a discussion with someone who actually understood the problems it was clear they're not helping anyone.