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New Prius Owner! And suspension advice.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by vicdeng, May 2, 2014.

  1. vicdeng

    vicdeng Junior Member

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    all, i just purchased a 14 prius four 2 weeks ago. I have been breaking in and enjoying my first hybrid. I am very picky about handling, so i think i will maybe put on TRD spring and swaybar in the future.

    But i heard that you need bigger wheels to clear the swaybar? is it true? how large is enough? 16" or it must be 17"?

    So far, i plan on putting on PLUS body kit, TRD Spring, and Swaybar.

    If you guys can suggest some good vendor site, i would appreciate it.


    Thank you.
     
    #1 vicdeng, May 2, 2014
  2. 70AARCUDA

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    According to the TRD info, their rear sway bar fits ALL models, without regard to wheel size (at least it isn't mentioned).
     
    #2 70AARCUDA, May 2, 2014
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    welcome to priuschat, congrats on your new car. all the best with your mods!(y)
     
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  4. vicdeng

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    Can you show me anything in writing about the TRD info?
     
    #4 vicdeng, May 2, 2014
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  6. mrstop

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    I have the rear sway bar and factory 15" wheels and can confirm that there is NO interference. I bought mine from Fred Bean parts along with a Cusco front strut brace.
     
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  7. vicdeng

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    nice. thanks for confirming, do you also lower the car? if you did, can you post a pic?
     
    #7 vicdeng, May 3, 2014
  8. mrstop

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    Yep. Lowered with Megan Racing Coilovers. Chassis stiffened with Rude person's braces, CUSCO front strut bar, and TRD rear sway bar.

    Easiest first mod: Make sure you take off your hubcaps! I did the electrical plug center cap mod but ended up upgrading to some ebay toyota center caps:

    Ebay search for when the link dies: 4 pieces great Covers Center Centre Hub Caps For Toyota Emblem Prius 2004 - 2011

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. vicdeng

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    nice, what center cap you end up getting? And how can i get the brace?
     
    #9 vicdeng, May 3, 2014
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    You can find the braces on ebay. Search for the name posted ;). I posted the center cap link above.
     
    #10 mrstop, May 4, 2014
  11. vicdeng

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    i can't seem to find it on ebay. does he has it in stock?
     
    #11 vicdeng, May 4, 2014
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    I am currently going on vacation. Will be back on June 1.

    Basically, I make stuff as a hobby and share them with others. I like to make a difference by sharing my knowledge, experience, and my machine shop capabilities with others. Having not been able to afford tools for many years, I can relate to others who don't.
     
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