Whiteline & Mevotech Sway Bar Kits for 2nd Gen (?)

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  1. Danimal_562

    Danimal_562 Junior Member

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    Hello All,

    Looking for some guidance for a front sway bar kit for my 2nd Gen (2009).
    Can anyone confirm that any of these kits will work for me?

    WPS-BTF72Z WHITELINE FRONT 24MM BAR KIT for COROLLA 2003-2018/MATRIX 2003-2018, CELICA 2000-2005

    MS868128 MEVOTECH FRONT SWAY BAR KIT (26mm?) for " " (CELICA IS NOT LISTED)

    If those options will not work for whatever reason, what endlink and bushing options do you recommend for use with a stock Corolla Front Sway Bar (24mm?)?

    Thanks in advance for your guidance and suggestions
     
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    Thank you, I will definitely be using the site for future reference. Do you have any insight as to whether or not the sway bar kits(bar, links,bushings etc.) mentioned (for corolla/matrix/celica 2000-2018) will be "plug-and-play" for a 2nd gen? Thanks again.
     
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    Nope. But I have used mevotech brand before. Don't know how long they last yet
     
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    Good to know, may I ask what you're using from them and how it's doing for you thus far? Thanks
     
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    Installed in my Corvette and 3rd gen Prius... tie rods. not enough miles to say longevity yet
     
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    I used the below

    OEM corolla 24mm front solid swaybar - 48811AB011
    Energy Suspension front swaybar bushings - 8.5128G

    The OEM Corolla sway bar is solid while others are hollow. I forget the "conversion" of hollow to solid (e.g. a 27mm hollow is equal to 24mm solid). This is the setup I'm using on my car and the bushing. You can use the OEM bushings from the corolla but I wanted soemthing stiffer and went with polyurethane.

    Sorry. I don't have installed pics. Screenshot_20240206_223557.jpeg

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    Thanks for sharing. What endlinks are you using? What rear bar is that? How's everything been after the install? That's the route I was considering, but think I'm going to pull the trigger on the Mevotech swaybar; about the same cost as a used corolla swaybar, slightly larger, solid, and comes with links, bushings and hardware.
     
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    I'm on RSR coilovers so I'm on aftermarket, adjustable endlinks.

    Cusco adjustable front stabilizer links - 00B318A26
    Progress Tech 24mm rear solid swaybar - 62.2150

    Everything has been fine and great with the bars. I've done pretty much changed every bushing to polyurethane and the car has been great and solid. Here's a list of all suspension that Ive done. Not sure how far you want it go.


    RSR Coilovers - BIT081M

    Energy Suspension rear subframe bushing - 8.3121G

    Carbing rear brace - 6920500

    Carbing rear seat brace - 6980500

    Carbing steel front strut bar - 6110500

    Ultra Racing 19mm Anti-Sway Bar - UR-AR19-076(A)

    Ultra Racing rear subframe brace - UR-RL2-446

    Progress Tech 24mm rear solid swaybar - 62.2150

    SPC EZ shim kit (rear camber and toe adjustment) - 75600

    Spoon Rigid Collars front and rear 50261-ZRE-000 and 50300-ZGE-000

    Ultra Racing front fender brace - UR-FD3-025P

    OEM corolla 24mm front solid swaybar - 48811AB011

    Energy Suspension front swaybar bushings - 8.5128G

    Cusco adjustable front stabilizer links - 00B318A26

    Energy Suspension front control arm inner front bushing (set is for the front and rear bushing but I was only able to use the front) - 8.3120G

    Superpro front control arm inner rear bushing - caster adding- SPF3178K

    Eibach Pro-Alignment Camber Bolt KIT (front camber adjustment) - 5.81270K

    Superpro steering rack bushings - SPF3405K

    555 ball joints - SB-T442

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    Wow, tastefully done! I will definitely be referencing your post for my future mods. What wheels/specs and tire size? Thanks again.
     
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    My wheels are 15x6 +45. Tires are 195/65/15. They're the Rays Super Eco so the wheels themselves are 9lbs each. Super light and forged.

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    Where did you find the carbine rear seat brace? I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere.

    TIA!
     
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    I ordered from Japan. I think off Rakuten Japan.

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