DIY - Rear Sway Bar - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

njerald · 07-29-2008, 08:03 PM

Tools needed : 12 and 14 MM sockets, 1'-2' prybar, torque wrench.

I replaced mine with the Ultra Racing Bar in my driveway. No Jacks or wheel removal needed. note: On a lowered Camry or an SE model, it may be necessary to use jack stands for working clearance and sway bar removal/reinstallation.

1. Remove the link nut on each end and then the two bracket bolts on each side.

2. Pull off the brackets and split bushings from the old bar.

3. Snake the bar out of the maze to the front of the rear drivers side tire. I was able to do it without removing the exhaust pipe hanger/absorber.

4. Get the new bar in place from in front of the rear drivers side tire.

5. Grease the inside of the split bushings on each side, slip over the bar and attach the brackets with two bolts on each side.

6. Install link nut on one side.

7. I had to use a bar to pull down the sway bar to put the link bolt through the sway bar. Put on Nut.

8. Torque bracket bolts to 23 ftlbs and link nuts to 29 ftlbs.

9. Total time about 45 minutes + some picture time...........

Pics: Click to Enlarge...........

New and Old Bars: 19MM bar weighs about 9 lbs, 16 MM stock bar weighs about 4 lbs.

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***bandit*** · 07-29-2008, 08:08 PM

Glad you finally got it.

LoudCamry · 07-29-2008, 09:27 PM

do you feel any different with the new sway bar???

njerald · 07-29-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LoudCamry

do you feel any different with the new sway bar???

I feel the same but I'll check the car's handling on the way to golf in the morning.

Netforcer · 07-29-2008, 09:43 PM

Good to know you finally got it... I'm actually in Seatac right now... hahaha... On business until thursday

njerald · 07-29-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Netforcer

Good to know you finally got it... I'm actually in Seatac right now... hahaha... On business until thursday

I finished the installation with a few raindrops falling. First rain in 41 days.

***darksparkz*** · 07-30-2008, 12:11 AM

Anyone know the thickness of the SE rear sway bar? I wonder if it's worth it to change to the 19mm if the SE one is thicker then 16mm already.

njerald · 07-30-2008, 07:42 AM

The SE rear bar has a different part number and costs more so I'm guessing it is larger but i don't have one to measure.

Tobeit · 07-30-2008, 09:09 AM

What changes can you expect going from 16mm to 19mm? Also, I assume the material is different and it will play a role if the 19mm/9lbs shows any improvement.

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 07-30-2008, 09:41 AM

looks good. I'm still waiting to put my TRD bar in..will get around to it eventually.

TRD VVTi · 07-30-2008, 12:15 PM

Nice write up.

I noticed a huge difference when I installed mine. I didn't think that the difference would be so noticeable, but it completely changed the cars handling in the corners.

Tobeit · 07-30-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Nice write up.

I noticed a huge difference when I installed mine. I didn't think that the difference would be so noticeable, but it completely changed the cars handling in the corners.

What is the difference in dimensions and material between a Gen5 OEM and the TRD version (I think that is what you use, right?)?

njerald · 07-30-2008, 03:26 PM

Noticed a tighter feeling on the first slow speed 90's this morning and it really feels great/flatter on sweeping curves at 40-60 mph.

I'm happy with the performance.

It would be great for autocrossing.