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Old 09-01-2005, 06:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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4th Generation Trd Rear Sway Bar For Gen 4 Camry

Hi,

just a simple question, is it hard to install the TRD REAR SWAY BAR??? also How do you install them??

what's better to get REAR SWAY BAR OR FRONT STRUT BAR???
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Old 09-01-2005, 08:24 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Not difficult if rusty bolts don't taunt you. To install, it's just a matter of removing the bolts on either end along with 2 brackets holding the bushings.

Most ppl opt to only get the rear bar to conteract the excessive understeer. Furthermore, installation of the front bar isn't as easy. I personally have both bars and find the car does still understeer more than I'd like under heavy cornering. However, for the most part, handling during normal daily driving seems much more neutral and firm overall. One reason, I got the front bar is because I had my entire suspension setup (springs/struts) done all at once whcih made things much easier.
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Old 09-01-2005, 08:36 AM   #3 (permalink)
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so you're saying i can change the REAR SWAY BAR by myself, even though i dont have any MECHANICAL background LOL....
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instead of getting a TRD RSB or FTB
why not just get a Whiteline one

it probably would come in cheaper when you calculate all the shipping charges etc
and they have their shop here in Sydney

https://www.whiteline.com.au/store/
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oh THANKS TERRY!!! you save me & especially my wallet
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so are the heavy duty REAR SWAY BAR the same as the TRD REAR SWAY BAR?
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yeah its pretty much the same

i think the TRD one is adjustable, with street and racing settings....
but the Whiteline is a fixed setting, its not like you will be changing it all the time anyway

there have been a few threads about the Whiteline RSB before, seems it is pretty good

im actually thinking of getting one sooner or later too
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so you're saying i can change the REAR SWAY BAR by myself, even though i dont have any MECHANICAL background LOL....
Hard to say. Only you know what you're capable of. When you get a chance, crawl under your car and take a look around and decide for yourself if you think you can handle it.

Based on stories from others, the seemingly easy install turned into a nightmare because of corroded bolts and endlinks. Then there are others that did it in their drive way without any problems.

The WL bar is thicker than TRD. However TRD has street and track settings. I've got WL. Be warned that the bushings have a tendency to sqeek due to premature drying. Marine grade lube and teflon tape around the bar where the bushing sits kinda helps.
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i got the Whiteline FSB and i gotta say, it's a hella good investment! body roll is nearly gone on fast turns. i suggest you get this one first.

i also have the TRD RSB, and there's only two adjustable holes (one is normal and the other for a tighter grip). in terms of body roll, i can't really feel much in the rear cuz i never sat in the backseat.

i got both sway bars installed at a shop for $90. the FSB looked pretty tough to install due to the limited amount of room. as for the RSB, i think anyone is capable of installing it cuz there's a lot of space to work with.

my TRD strut bar was backordered for almost 3 weeks now
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i got the Whiteline FSB and i gotta say, it's a hella good investment! body roll is nearly gone on fast turns. i suggest you get this one first.

i also have the TRD RSB, and there's only two adjustable holes (one is normal and the other for a tighter grip). in terms of body roll, i can't really feel much in the rear cuz i never sat in the backseat.

i got both sway bars installed at a shop for $90. the FSB looked pretty tough to install due to the limited amount of room. as for the RSB, i think anyone is capable of installing it cuz there's a lot of space to work with.

my TRD strut bar was backordered for almost 3 weeks now
if hte front didnt roll and dive during a corner then yacar would just skate outwards and understeer.

its the rear bar keeping the rear end firm to let the front end dive (more then the rear) which is giving you good cornering :P

gen3 guys dont need an aftermarket fsb.. god the stock one is phat
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Yea. I SNAPPED my front sway bar on my gen4. in a really weird place (like 16 inches from the right of the center) and like an idiot, I put a stock sway bar back in it. dumb dumb dumb

can you only order whitelines from the whiteline website? is there any US distributors? I tried looking once before but didnt come up with anything.
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here is the link that show you how to install FSB and RSB, hope this site help.
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.p...dec2af70bce34a
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Yea. I SNAPPED my front sway bar on my gen4. in a really weird place (like 16 inches from the right of the center) and like an idiot, I put a stock sway bar back in it. dumb dumb dumb

can you only order whitelines from the whiteline website? is there any US distributors? I tried looking once before but didnt come up with anything.
whoa how in the world did you snap your FSB? that's crazy; i guess i'll be more careful on turns now, cuz i heard stories where people even break their sway bar links (on rare occasions like drifting).

here's a pretty good price: $138
http://www.globalperformanceparts.co...ducts_id/24468 or
http://www.185performance.com/cgi-bi...nce/BTF38.html (always out of stock!)

the Whiteline part number for the front sway bar is BTF38. i paid about $160 w/shipping included.
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Old 09-02-2005, 12:59 PM   #14 (permalink)
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whoa how in the world did you snap your FSB? that's crazy; i guess i'll be more careful on turns now, cuz i heard stories where people even break their sway bar links (on rare occasions like drifting).
Yea. I had to get sway bar bushings in the back too.

I think I knocked my shock plate loose again yesterday cornering @ 90-100+. I was late for class Hope that isn't the sway bar i hear knockin now!
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whiteline and trd are two of the best.

TRD will allow you to adjust the stiffness, while whiteline does not.

I would recomend either one.

installation should not be too tough except for rust problem if u are unlucky.
do a search
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