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Topic #12022 24 posts Started by jgreening
jgreening
#1
I am considering upgrading to the Suspension Techniques sway bars. For those that have them, what are the performance gains versus how much they make the ride punishing. I am trying to strike a balance between improved handling and ride comfort. To illustrate this these are the mods I have chosen (so far):

Performance enhancing:

TRD Springs
Front Strut Tower Brace
Side tower braces

Ride comfort:

KYB GR2
16" wheels (with 4 inch sidewalls)

Thanks for the replies >smile.gif>

QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
SiKBOY
#2
I don't think that they make the ride any different, they just make the car handle better in cornering
Coomer
#3
They didn't affect my ride quality at all, but I can handle a lot better in corners now. The car has much less body roll. >smile.gif>
New Toyota project coming soon...
jgreening
#4
Thanks guys...sounds like a worthy upgrade >smile.gif>
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
keefer37
#5
I'm new to the mod world.. I've got a stock '96 Celica ST 25th Anniv. Where in the line of mods should the sway bars be added? Is TRD the way to go with this upgrade?
98celica3
#6
-keefer37+May 10, 2004 - 7:33 PM
MISS THE CELI, BUT...
ConeTrouble
#7
A larger front bar will tighten up the front and allow you to transition faster; however, you are also going to pay for it in a long corner, as your (now) tight front end will be more likely to push out.

Depends on what you want to do with the car. I have the Suspension Techniques front on my car, but am going to switch to the stock ST front bar (19mm vs. 20mm for the stock GT bar), because I spend more time actually in corner than I do turning into it.
Defgeph
#8
I just bought the st sway bars front and rear..
do they come with the swaybar links ?

This post has been edited by defgeph: May 11, 2004 - 2:12 PM
I will return one day.
S_C_M
#9
-defgeph+May 11, 2004 - 7:11 PM
Defgeph
#10
ok thanks scm, I'm just asking cause in the pic it had the links. so I was just wondering. Look like I'll be going to toyota when I get them
I will return one day.
uzthedentist
#11
If you wat to help cornering then stiffen the rear up first by anti roll and strut bars and then afterwards stiffen up the front
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TTE
#12
Defgeph they come only with bushings you dont need anything else
Defgeph
#13
ahh thanks my friend

DEFq
I will return one day.
Jeremy1210
#15
AFAIK all celicas have F/R sway bars stock
97GTinKC
#16
-Jeremy1210+May 12, 2004 - 7:31 AM
Defgeph
#17
my st are coming this week
so when i put them on i will post on how they feel

This post has been edited by defgeph: May 18, 2004 - 2:16 AM
I will return one day.
xeril
#18
i have a 5th gen celica, but i have the whiteline sway bars. they are really nice. for the 6th gen celica, they appear to have 22mm front, 20mm rear. possibly other sizes, i didn't check very in depth. for my car, i got 27mm front, adjustable 20-23mm rear. i like a lot!

jgreening - 5cm sidewalls! be more precise! >tongue.gif>

This post has been edited by xeril: May 25, 2004 - 4:38 AM

jgreening
#19
I installed my Suspension Techniques front and rear swaybars today. I haven't driven much yet but I can tell the change is pronounced for cornering.

I do have another question though for others who have installed them. I get a hard rubbing sound from the sway bars when I hit bumps. Anyone else have this issue? Did it go away once they were broken in a bit? I am wondering whether they need to be lubed or adjusted in some way.



This post has been edited by jgreening: May 25, 2004 - 9:15 PM

QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
FallenHero
#20
you should probably lube the mountings.
edo17982
#21
-jgreening+May 26, 2004 - 3:18 AM
jgreening
#22
I had help. The front was pretty much a quick replacement. The rear was not as easy. I did use the old end links and they are in good condition.

This post has been edited by jgreening: May 31, 2004 - 5:01 PM
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
98celica3
#23
iqreening, did you lubricate the bushings? i installed a set on my moms gs300 yesterday and i used white lithium grease on the bushings. you might have to try that.
adam
MISS THE CELI, BUT...
jgreening
#24
Yea. We used the lubricant that came with the sway bars. I am not sure what it is called. It may be lithium. The creaking has greatly diminished in a week but I still get some creaking in the rear when I hit a sizeable bump. I think they are just breaking in.
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
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