Sway bar polyurethane bushings, Anyone found some that fit our old celicas?? Options

[samir0189]

I have searched, and searched. No clear answer as to the size of our stock sway bars, but I seem to see that they may be
F: 18mm and R: 16mm, can this be confirmed?

Also, I see that the brand Prothane makes universal poly bushings.


I hope you can see where I'm going with this.

Will these fit? or is the length measurement off? Or Can anyone direct me to some that are known to fit?
I would measure my bushings but they are disintegrated pretty badly to the point I am not sure I would get a proper measurement. Worst case scenario, I buy squishy OEM rubber replacements.

FRONT 18mm

REAR 16mm

[samir0189]

OK, part number that fits perfect from Energy Suspension: 9.5120G or 9.5120R. (The "G" stands for Black bushing and the "R" is Red. You can place either at the end of the part number to get the color you want.)

You are more than awesome. Thanks. I am going to try to measure the front sway bar today if I get the chance. Hopefully, since Energy makes one that fits the rear, then the correct size for the front should have a good probability of fitting also.

good stuff, from what i hear this is a great investment for those with swaps, or intend on tracking their car

I'm not doing either. Those rubber bushings just don't last.

agreed, but i hear they are a HUGE P.I.T.A. to put in! ive seen diagrams on here somewhere of points, but i cant find them....

I took my front one out to measure the diameter of the hole. It took 10 mins including getting tools and removing the wheel. The bolt on the back of the sway bar bracket is difficult to access, you just gotta go under the car to reach it. I don't see why the new ones should be any more difficult to put in, but we'll see.

I'm tempted to replace several bushings in my front end in a week or two when I pull my motor out. I'll be curious to see if these fit.

I sure hope they will. Well, I know the rear ones will thanks to Rabid. I'm just hoping the fronts will be the similar. I measured the OEM bracket and the sizes are comparable. Off by 1/16" here and there, should be anything to worry about.

how much do these cost avg.? im not tracking or swapping, just looking for a suspension upgrade, kinda. would u guys suggest these?

I paid $35 shipped for the both front and rear sets from http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/Unive...ar-Bushings.asp

But I suggest you wait a bit, I'll post back here if the ones I purchased fit or not.

I don't know how much of an "upgrade" it is. My sway bar pops and creaks and such; I've been wanting to change these for a while. I understand that steering response should improve and body roll should be lessened somewhat.

This post has been edited by samir0189: Dec 5, 2011 - 1:53 PM