Help with Front Sway Bar, end link, and bushing selection
12-31-14, 01:27 PM
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Help with Front Sway Bar, end link, and bushing selection
Hi All- I'm looking for a front sway bar for my sc430. It's my understanding that the GS 300 400 98-05 is a direct fit. Is that correct?
What bushings and end links should I use and where should I buy them? I also need rear end links. Suggestions?
I searched the threads, but am a little overwhelmed. Any suggestions, or pointing me to the correct thread, is much appreciated!
What bushings and end links should I use and where should I buy them? I also need rear end links. Suggestions?
I searched the threads, but am a little overwhelmed. Any suggestions, or pointing me to the correct thread, is much appreciated!
12-31-14, 04:25 PM
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Hi! there
I use the 32mm fr TRD which is sold for the 2004 and older several models of the GS. I used the OEM links and then the bushings that came with the sway bar. I purchaed my TRD sway bars from Sewell. DIY install was very straight forward.
Note - if you used the IS F rear sway bar, there is a different front that matches from the OEM ISF or a newer GS. I recommend you keep the pair together - either TRD or the newer sway bars from the ISF.
Cheers
I use the 32mm fr TRD which is sold for the 2004 and older several models of the GS. I used the OEM links and then the bushings that came with the sway bar. I purchaed my TRD sway bars from Sewell. DIY install was very straight forward.
Note - if you used the IS F rear sway bar, there is a different front that matches from the OEM ISF or a newer GS. I recommend you keep the pair together - either TRD or the newer sway bars from the ISF.
Cheers
12-31-14, 06:57 PM
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I scored a GS front 17mm HOLLOW (vs. solid) front bar from Bacardi's connection in Canadia, which is apparently straight from Japan. I also bought the Polyurethane bushings. I felt this was a small, minimal increase in suspension. I then bought the ISF rear 28.6mm from Sewell as directed by Bacardi along with the mounts and PolyUrethane bushings that were recommended and feel that these made a huge difference! The back end felt tighter and just held corners like crazy! As I wasn't impressed with the front suspension upgrade, I bought the Cusco Tower Strut Bar (from Japan) which lead to improved front end suspension. Just my insight on the matter.
PS. I'm still using all the OEM links. No problems so far. I read that upgrade links for the rear were too large too fit (can't remember the post).
PS. I'm still using all the OEM links. No problems so far. I read that upgrade links for the rear were too large too fit (can't remember the post).
Last edited by ShawnOk; 12-31-14 at 07:01 PM.
12-31-14, 07:27 PM
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shawn
my front bar is 28.6mm is solid not hollow and my rear bar is ISF 17mm
this is the stock ISF setup. I also use the Cusco Tower Strut Bar.
my front links are the GS300 when I went to replace the front links my passenger side link it was bent bad.
my rear links are the same links DarthSid used.
my front bar is 28.6mm is solid not hollow and my rear bar is ISF 17mm
this is the stock ISF setup. I also use the Cusco Tower Strut Bar.
my front links are the GS300 when I went to replace the front links my passenger side link it was bent bad.
my rear links are the same links DarthSid used.
Last edited by bacardi11; 12-31-14 at 08:09 PM.
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12-31-14, 09:38 PM
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So I bought a front sway bar from a 2000 gs300 on eBay, $75 shipped, and I think it comes with the end links. Also bought moog end links for the rear..
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Hi! there
I use the 32mm fr TRD which is sold for the 2004 and older several models of the GS. I used the OEM links and then the bushings that came with the sway bar. I purchaed my TRD sway bars from Sewell. DIY install was very straight forward.
Note - if you used the IS F rear sway bar, there is a different front that matches from the OEM ISF or a newer GS. I recommend you keep the pair together - either TRD or the newer sway bars from the ISF.
Cheers
I use the 32mm fr TRD which is sold for the 2004 and older several models of the GS. I used the OEM links and then the bushings that came with the sway bar. I purchaed my TRD sway bars from Sewell. DIY install was very straight forward.
Note - if you used the IS F rear sway bar, there is a different front that matches from the OEM ISF or a newer GS. I recommend you keep the pair together - either TRD or the newer sway bars from the ISF.
Cheers
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