i want to upgrade sway bars, what do you guys recommend Options

[199celica]

Well guys it is official to say I am addicted to running the canyons here in southern california and I want better handling for those windy roads so I decided to upgrade my sway bars next the only 2 companies I have seen that make aftermarket sway bars is suspension technique and whiteline, im debating on which to choose any feedback is welcome along with other brands I want to know what the best performing bar would be along with personal experiences thanks guys.

[Duke]

hey there 199!

Hey I've got the suspension techniques, front and rear sway bars. And i agree with getting new end links. after i installed mine, the links broke like literally two days afterwards. I ended up getting some custom made ones through a custom import place around my area. all i had to do was measure the length and tell them bolt placement.

They were heavy duty like the ones that were pictured, and are still going strong.

The Suspension techniques front sway bar was quite a pain to install, between trying to maneuver it into place, esp with a custom manifold, and 4-2-1 pipe. I ended up having to remove the downpipe, and disconnect my rear motor mount and lift the engine a bit forward to get them in. But after that, just re-bolted them.

The rear sway bar was just as hard if not harder. I ended up dropping the gas tank for maneuverability, and had to cut my exhaust at the bend around the rear control arms to get it into place. and it was still pretty much a pain in the butt. But after about 2 hours of wiggling and pushing, i got them it place. The do not bend hardly at all, so dont bother. lol.... But for the rear, i just cut the old sway bar in 2 places to get it out.

The rear sway bar, through suspension techniques has two hole on each end. Make sure you read the directions about them. Because each hole will help with under-steer and over-steer. I have mine set in the hole closest to the front.

I hope this helps. Try the down pipe removal, and engine mount removal. Go through the wheel well, not up under and try to work it in. Because if you try it that way, the problem I encountered is that it just wont line up, close, but the steering rack and K-frame got in the way. but someone else may have had different luck.

The rear is the same. And after i removed the tank, it helped a lot, but it was still difficult.

OH btw, the sway bar mounts/bushings they come with, are very heavy duty, so i wouldn't worry about getting the energy ones. And before installing the end links to the coilover/strut, bolt the sway bar mounts and bushings. So pretty much, work from the center of the car, to the outside, doing the sway bar links last. hope this helps, and if you need more help, let us know.