04Ultra Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I just installed the rear sway bar from the 01-04 sports suspension package into my 04 ultra. It took 20 minutes and cost less than 90 plus 2 bushings $10 a piece. Makes a huge difference. Car corners much flatter, without sacrifice in ride quality. Moeny well spent. Just wondering if anyone had tried this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spender Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I just installed the rear sway bar from the 01-04 sports suspension package into my 04 ultra. It took 20 minutes and cost less than 90 plus 2 bushings $10 a piece. Makes a huge difference. Car corners much flatter, without sacrifice in ride quality. Moeny well spent.Just wondering if anyone had tried this. Interesting, what's the part number on the sway bar??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Young Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 From some earlier chain (I've not done this, but I am thinking about it): According to Darrel at lexus-parts.com, Sport Suspension for the 2005 LS has the following parts: 48812-50130 rear stabilizer bar 48818-50020 rear stabilizer bushing With a Vernier caliper, measured the stock bar at 13mm and the Sport bar at 14mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 The difference can also have been made by the replacement of the bushings alone as mine did when i changed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashan Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 very nice The difference can also have been made by the replacement of the bushings alone as mine did when i changed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTin Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 From some earlier chain (I've not done this, but I am thinking about it):According to Darrel at lexus-parts.com, Sport Suspension for the 2005 LS has the following parts: 48812-50130 rear stabilizer bar 48818-50020 rear stabilizer bushing With a Vernier caliper, measured the stock bar at 13mm and the Sport bar at 14mm. Do you know if the same part numbers apply to '04's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04Ultra Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 From some earlier chain (I've not done this, but I am thinking about it):According to Darrel at lexus-parts.com, Sport Suspension for the 2005 LS has the following parts: 48812-50130 rear stabilizer bar 48818-50020 rear stabilizer bushing With a Vernier caliper, measured the stock bar at 13mm and the Sport bar at 14mm. Do you know if the same part numbers apply to '04's? The parts apply to 2004's. I was really surprised at how much more stable the car rides in turns. Although the sway bar is not that much thicker, it is enough to flatten the understeer enough to feel more planted. I have 17 oem rims. I had previously changed the tires from 225/55/17 to 245/50/17. They are a weird size but they look better and handle much better than the 225's. They are as wides as the 225/45/18's without the harscher ride since the sidewall is the same height. Tire rack had the michelins V rated pilots on sale for $150, reg 240,. I have 18's rims at home, but have not swithched because I want a more comfortable ride without the "floatiness" of the thinner 225's'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexusFans Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I just installed the rear sway bar from the 01-04 sports suspension package into my 04 ultra. It took 20 minutes and cost less than 90 plus 2 bushings $10 a piece. Makes a huge difference. Car corners much flatter, without sacrifice in ride quality. Moeny well spent.Just wondering if anyone had tried this. I also have a 04 ultra 18" with air-suspension. I have quite a bit understeer. Are you saying this mod will improve my situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreteJason@yahoo.com Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 can i do this to my 1993 LS400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Should be able to do it to any year! Just get some good bushings B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2mud Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I also have a 04 ultra 18" with air-suspension. I have quite a bit understeer. Are you saying this mod will improve my situation? Stiffer rear sway bar will result in reduced understeer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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