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  1. Dogma

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    I have a 2012 prius v level 5. This is my first hybrid vehicle that I have owned and I must admit that I am enjoying my fuel economy. Since there isn't much one can do to increase power I thought I would increase the handing of the car. I am starting with a suspension upgrade via a larger front sway bar. I have found that tanabe and cusco sell increase diameter bars and I am favoring the tanabe 25.4 mm bar. However, I was wondering if anyone might know what is the diameter of the stock OEM sway bar on the car. Thanks
     
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    Planning to get the Tanabe myself or the TRD one that comes on the Prius Performance Plus (or something to that effect).
     
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    Does the v come with a rear sway bar? If not then you should start there. Adding a larger front sway bar will only serve to increase the already abundant understeer.
     
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    I agree that u should start with a rear sway bar. U might find it to be enough of an improvement.

    I'm happy with my Cusco RSB
     
    #4 sfv41901, Dec 28, 2012
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    Try the TRD rear bar - I'm happy with mine.
     
    #5 DadofHedgehog, Dec 28, 2012
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    I like the Cusco only cause I doesn't have the brushing that tend to squeak.

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    Where did you guys get your RSB and how much?
     
    #7 Johnny C, Dec 29, 2012
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    #8 sfv41901, Dec 29, 2012
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    All I did was the sway bar and it works Great.
     
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    The RSB too me is the best bang for ur buck suspension mod


    iPhone ?
     
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