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Plus Springs.. are Sway bars needed??

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Burntdough177, Jul 21, 2013.

  1. Burntdough177

    Burntdough177 Junior Member

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    Im thinking of getting the Prius Plus springs and rear sway bar. I was wondering if the Sway bar is needed if i purchase the springs.

    Can i install the springs without getting the rear sway bar? Will this cause any damage or wear down the road. Are they meant to be put on at the same time.

    thanks.
     
    #1 Burntdough177, Jul 21, 2013
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    Sway bar is not needed, but it would be a nice little add on. After you lower it a alignment check would be nice to add.
     
    #2 A.Reyes, Jul 21, 2013
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    I think you meant required? Not required with Plus springs. Def. no damage without it. Improvements are quite noticeable to me without it.
     
    #3 Sfcyclist, Jul 22, 2013
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    have u had them on before?
     
    #4 Burntdough177, Jul 23, 2013
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    Yes, but give it some time to settle in before getting the alignment done.

    SCH-I535
     
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    are u saying install the springs and run on them for a while.... then get the alignment?
     
    #6 Burntdough177, Jul 23, 2013
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    Yes.

    SCH-I535
     
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    at the risk of sounding like a noob . . . how long am i going to hold out before i get an alignment? or how many miles.
     
    #8 Burntdough177, Jul 23, 2013
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    Depends, how many miles do you drive per week/month? Maybe one tank full.

    SCH-I535
     
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    Have Plus springs or sway bar. I have the springs no sway bar thus my comment.
     
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    I drove much longer, about 3k miles, before alignment. And even when they checked it, only the front toe was out very slightly. The rear was toe was out just as much but they don't adjust or shim the rear. This was at the Toyota dealer too.
     
    #11 Sfcyclist, Jul 23, 2013
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