Tanabe Front Sway Bar Install

will installing the front and rear sway bars take a hit on mpg ?

did you guys notice a hit with the mpg ?

 

there are actually several different TRD bars: the xB (which most on this forum have) and one which Toyota sells as a part of Plus package.

To complicate more there were 3 different TRD bars for xB the original, the "improved" and the current (current has end links). All b/c they were breaking.

From pics of TRD Plus bar it looks like 2-iteration, but I did not X-ref part #s. If you search site I posted xB part #s a few month back.

 

I know for a fact that the 2010+ Prius got its own TRD bar. A guy in the Parts depatment at the dealership confirmed this from his catalogue for me last week, when I inquired about a rear sway bar part for the 2004-2009 Prius, which doesn't exist. (We resort to Corolla parts!)

Check THMotorsports.com for the best prices. They also have a 4% off coupon floating around and price match to reputable websites.

 

According to the online TRD parts catalog, there is no Prius specific rear sway. TRD does have a rear sway for the 08 xB

www.toyotaracing.com/trd/catalog/download/10-11_TRD_Catalog.pdf

There is a Prius specific rear sway for the Prius Plus

 

No change in MPG.

 

No, I don't have the RSB. I think you're thinking the opposite effect. If you have FSB, it should reduce understeer since you're adding more grip to the front end. In fact, I've gone around a few corners where I can feel the rear starting to drift out... quite an unusual sensation with a Prius.
If you make the rear too stiff, with a super thick RSB, you'll induce understeer... too much grip and the rear doesn't rotate as nicely.

 

is the front sway bar the same as front strut bar ?

 

is this the rear sway bar that im looking for ?

2005 THRU 2009 TOYOTA SCION TC REAR TRD SWAY BAR | eBay

this is the front tanabe strut bar that i'm looking for right ?

Tanabe Front Sustec Strut Bar 10-UP Toyota Prius | eBay


what is the under brace for for ?

TANABE UNDER BRACE BAR 10-11 TOYOTA PRIUS (FRONT) | eBay

 

No.

A strut tower brace (STB ) goes in the hood of the car on the top of the struts. A front sway bar goes under the car.

Springs/Coils = Wider/Performance Tires > Rear Sway bar > Front sway bar >>>>>>>>>> Strut tower brace >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chassis stiffener aka placebo bar.

 

your right, they do have the lowest prices

where's thar 4% off coupon ? i can't find it

 

Actually, Cal, I think you have it wrong. Google it up.

http://www.execstudio.com/tech_suspension_over-understeer.htm

 

got it, thanks !!

is the TANABE UNDER BRACE BAR necessary ?

it's for better steering and handling as well right ?

 

No. I have Tanabe underbrace but the improvements it made hardly noticeable.

If you have money for only one part get rear anti-sway bar (~30-40min install, once you loosen bolts) if have more get STB (~2hr to install)

Springs, better shocks, larger tires will improve grip but at high cost and in case of tires worse acceleration and MPG good luck

 

With free shipping too

Coupon code is
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But the strut bar is on back order with no ETA, but I am willing to wait.

My rear TRD sway bar is coming in next week, I hope that I could feel a major difference.....

 

Did you install the TRD rear sway bar? Did it make a noticable difference?

 

Oh yeah, the difference is like night and day.

I also installed the Tanabe Front Strut Bar and it also help quite a bit together.

I'm sure I'll feel the effect of both bars once I upgrade my wheels to 17".

But I highly recommend the rear TRD sway bar along with the front Tanabe Front Strut bar.

 

i installed my front strut bar today and cracked my front windshield when i was tightening one of the bolts ><

 

ouch.. is it repairable or you need new windshield?