Do I need different end links or bushing for a TRD rear sway bar?

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  1. LamboGuy

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    Hey guys I need a quick answer, I just bought a rear bar and I want to know if I need different end links in order to install the TRD rear bar from matrix/Corolla (P/N PTR11-02060)

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    I found this post from 4 years ago and it seems that it's a direct fit
    Rear Sway Bar | Page 3 | PriusChat



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    if that picture is what you bought, it doesn't fit in the stock location or use the stock mounting bolts-- if it fits at all. did it come with installation instructions? the trd replacement bar or progress bar are direct replacements and they work good. take about 5-10 minutes to install.
     
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    The image is from the Ebay listing. The part number is the one I mentioned above and the seller replied back saying it will fit. Many time they use generic photos so I don't know if this is the actual product.

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    i have seen a picture of an add-on bar which works with the stock bar; I don't know if that's what he's selling, but I would ask him to take a picture of the bar he's selling or at least verify it does replace the stock bar and fits in the stock location. trd does make a heavier replacement bar for the corolla and matrix. perhaps you can find a pic online of the bar with your part number.
     
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    The sway bar has no end links or bushings. You do not need to replace anything other than the bar. just be sure to torque the bolts enough. I think it is around 60 ft lbs. Anything less and the bolts will work loose and the bar will start to rattle.
     
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    Thank you guys, the part number was correct and the bar wasn't the one in the photo/ I received it and installed it yesterday!


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    torque spec is way more than 60 ft/lbs. can't remember exactly what it was though... but then I just banged it on with my impact gun.

    the bar works damn good don't it? just wait till you replace the front. its like a whole different car!
     
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    The torque spec iirc was something like 146 lbs. ft!!!
    Yes, the car has been transformed with the stiffer springs and big rear sway bar!


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