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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Hi,

Has anyone bought and installed this...Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RACING-19MM-REAR-ANTI-BODY-ROLL-SWAY-BAR-STABILIZER-00-07-LEXUS-LS430-XF30-/200849033768?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALS430&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ec3890a28
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Old Jul 4, 2014 | 05:35 AM
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Yep !

I have done front and rear sways bars. Job is simple if you have all the tools.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ew-toy-11.html


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Old Jul 4, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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Thank You denIS200
Very nice looking LS
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by denIS200
Yep !

I have done front and rear sways bars. Job is simple if you have all the tools.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ew-toy-11.html


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can you post pics of the front sway bar? Your thread didn't have any.. only the rear.. thanks
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Hows the quality and performance of Ultra products? I looked into buying their stuff from a while back but never bit the bullet and bought any of it.
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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Its been ordered, I'II have it July 22,2014
Let you know how it is...
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Even with the full sports susp the difference is not huge.
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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anyone know of any adjustable endlinks in the front? would like some stiffer steering if possible lol.
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anyone know of any adjustable endlinks in the front? would like some stiffer steering if possible lol.
check figs website
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
can you post pics of the front sway bar? Your thread didn't have any.. only the rear.. thanks
The front is hidden behind undercarriage protection


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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by HiloDB1
Hows the quality and performance of Ultra products? I looked into buying their stuff from a while back but never bit the bullet and bought any of it.
To be honest, I did already have some trd sway bars on my GS and Ultra Racing are very similar to them.

The car is more responsive and the car is turning flat. It gives a sporty comportment.


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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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I received Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway and have installed it, I am very impressed with how my 2002 LS430 handles now...well worth the cost.
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How do sway bars really work? 14 to 15 is oem now we are talking 19mm lets make em 25mm?
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Sway bars can really improve the side to side motion of a vehicle and help in cornering. Makes the car feel more planted. The Lexus sports bar and bushings do make a noticeable difference but not much. I'm sure the larger Ultra Racing is more firm.

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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by warminwisc
How do sway bars really work? 14 to 15 is oem now we are talking 19mm lets make em 25mm?
If you make the rear sway bar too big in relation to the front, it can make the car "oversteer", where you make a slight turn and the car turn way too sharp. It can lead to "squirrely" handling.

The manufacturers usually want to build in a certain amount of understeer because it tends to be safer for most drivers, with an oversteer you can make such a sharp turn that the tires lose traction and the driver can't regain control.

If you want to go really big on sway bars, you need to upgrade both the front and rear.

A small upgrade to the rear sway bar is a great way to make your car feel more "tossable" and it has almost zero ride penalty. When I buy a car, I usually seek out an upgrade for the rear sway. Everytime I've done it, I've been really happy with the results.
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