Suspension Upgrades - GEN III -> Thank you Priuschat Heros!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by jlulu, Nov 21, 2015.

  1. jlulu

    jlulu Junior Member

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    I wanted to give a shout out to some PriusChat Heroes. Using a collection of insight and great posts, I was able to easily make a MAJOR upgrade to the handling of my 2010 Prius. And now I love driving my Prius even more. If you haven't made these upgrades...make the leap, you won't regret it.

    I'd specifically like to recognize: DadofHedgehog, Rude person's, and Dark_matter_doesn't...

    I essentially duplicated the four recommendations in this post. Here's the parts I purchased from eBay:
    1. Cusco Strut Bar (#951 540 ALHD manufactured 1/2015) with Rude person's's bolt nut set using tips from these posts: Install of Cusco Strut Brace and use this post too
    2. TRD Rear Sway Bar (#PTR11-47010) using help from this post Install Rear Sway Bar.
    3. Front & box beam under brace SET (from "Rude person's")
    I would post pictures, but frankly there's really nothing to say or show. All four installs were easy for the typical DIYer...4 hours in total of wrenching time and that includes the time it took me to find the nut that I lost the engine compartment.

    Thank you fellow PriusChat members!!!
     
    #1 jlulu, Nov 21, 2015
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  2. Its Always Sunny

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    Congratulations!! I wish I could do this to my Prius haha. This just seems so intense for me as a solo project! What was the most difficult part of the install for you?
     
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    Keep up the good work! Welcome to Prius Chat (y)
     
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    Great reads! I went back to the post you linked to and enjoyed the write-up. Last week I did the front and rear sway bars and after feeling the difference this past week over 1000 miles, I would like to kick it up a notch as well. Sounds like the Front & box beam under brace SET (from "Rude person's") you mentioned might be the perfect addition and compliment to finish out my suspension mods.

    Where did you source these from? How do I go about purchasing?

    Thx in advance & thx for sharing!
     
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  5. Burna J

    Burna J Knot Right Performance....

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    Lowe's ? :)
     
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    Lowes.... For real?
     
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    Hahahaha!!! I guess I'm going to Lowe's for xmas lights and more this season!!
     
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  8. jlulu

    jlulu Junior Member

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    I purchased the Front and Box beam set from ebay - search for "Rude person's". Cost was like $179.

    seriously these installs where all pretty easy. Not intense at all. You just need to be comfortable with a wrench:)
     
    #8 jlulu, Nov 25, 2015
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    Why... Lowes has it ... U got ripped!
     
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    Nice post dude. Was wondering have u replaced your car’s suspension? If so did u go OEM or airbag or coilover? Thanks in advance
     
    #10 Noeylicious, Oct 27, 2021
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