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WTB Aftermarket suspension parts for Prius v

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by flexthatdx, Jun 26, 2020.

  1. flexthatdx

    flexthatdx Junior Member

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    I recently purchased a 2014 Prius v and would like to modify the suspension. Before I buy new, I wanted to see if I can get used parts first. I am mainly looking for the Cusco strut bar and all the under body braces. Also may be interested in coilover setup. Let me know what you have. Thanks!
     
    #1 flexthatdx, Jun 26, 2020
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    All I have fitted is the TRD rear bar, which makes an already stable and neutral platform (we run 225/50R17 Continental LRR tires) even more so. I have looked for a "Rude Person's" mid-brace but haven't pulled the trigger, simply because there appears to be no need or area for improvement. Some have reported a 'wandering' behavior on highways and in crosswinds, but we have never experienced that. Thinking that is suspension setup, not a design issue.
     
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  3. flexthatdx

    flexthatdx Junior Member

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    I just ordered the Prius Plus TRD rear sway bar and will be here next week. I ended up getting that for $224.25 shipped from Toyota of North Miami. Some dealership is running a special free ground shipping for orders $75 and above for the month of June. I found that dealer to be the best price shipped and didn’t charge me out of state tax.
     
    #3 flexthatdx, Jun 26, 2020
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    flexthatdx Junior Member

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    Anyone selling Cusco braces?
     
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    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    I'd do a Goggle search, Amazon and eBay.
     
    #5 Georgina Rudkus, Apr 30, 2021
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    Air_Boss Senior Member

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    You could also Google search on he whose name cannot be posted, "Rude person's" product.

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    flexthatdx Junior Member

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    I know this is an option and will be my last resort. Since these will go under the car, I rather have used parts.
     
    #7 flexthatdx, Apr 30, 2021
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    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    It's hard to get used parts, especially those specific to the Prius v, as few Prius v were made compared to regular Gen 3's.
     
    #8 Georgina Rudkus, Apr 30, 2021
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    I believe for the Cusco parts, it’s the same for all Gen 3s. The parts are interchangeable between the regular Prius and the Prius v.
     
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    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    Not all....I found out the hard way.

    No need to advise you any longer. You seem to know more than I do about the Prius v.

    The best of good fortune to you.
     
    #10 Georgina Rudkus, Apr 30, 2021
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