Rear Stabilizer Bar on 99 Avalon

[artbuc]

The stops on my front bar are tight against the bushings preventing lateral movement. Stops on the back bar are about 3/8" away from the bushings allowing lateral movement. I don't think it was designed this way but I am not sure. Is it possible that the factory clamps have shifted? Is it ok or should I get a couple split bar clamps to stop lateral movement. Thanks.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Is the lateral movement causing problems? Most sway bars don't actually have the stops on them, and the bushings are mounted close to the bends to limit lateral movement. You probably can force the rear bar to shift on the car, but is it causing a mechanical issue?

 

[artbuc]

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Is the lateral movement causing problems? Most sway bars don't actually have the stops on them, and the bushings are mounted close to the bends to limit lateral movement. You probably can force the rear bar to shift on the car, but is it causing a mechanical issue?


I don't think it is causing a problem. I just drove the car after doing the front links and I believe that eliminated most of the noise. I reused the front bushings because they were in excellent condition. When I move the rear bar side to side, there seems to be enough movement in the link ball & socket joints to accommodate. I just thought it was odd that the front and rear sway bars would be set-up differently. I would bet a lot of money (if I had it, lol) that the rear bar did not come from the factory that way. I believe the bushing stop collars have moved.

 

[stephen9666]

Originally Posted By: artbuc
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Is the lateral movement causing problems? Most sway bars don't actually have the stops on them, and the bushings are mounted close to the bends to limit lateral movement. You probably can force the rear bar to shift on the car, but is it causing a mechanical issue?


I don't think it is causing a problem. I just drove the car after doing the front links and I believe that eliminated most of the noise. I reused the front bushings because they were in excellent condition. When I move the rear bar side to side, there seems to be enough movement in the link ball & socket joints to accommodate. I just thought it was odd that the front and rear sway bars would be set-up differently. I would bet a lot of money (if I had it, lol) that the rear bar did not come from the factory that way. I believe the bushing stop collars have moved.


How do you like the Deeza links? Did they seem like good quality? I assume the COO was Turkey?

 

[artbuc]

Originally Posted By: stephen9666
Originally Posted By: artbuc
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Is the lateral movement causing problems? Most sway bars don't actually have the stops on them, and the bushings are mounted close to the bends to limit lateral movement. You probably can force the rear bar to shift on the car, but is it causing a mechanical issue?


I don't think it is causing a problem. I just drove the car after doing the front links and I believe that eliminated most of the noise. I reused the front bushings because they were in excellent condition. When I move the rear bar side to side, there seems to be enough movement in the link ball & socket joints to accommodate. I just thought it was odd that the front and rear sway bars would be set-up differently. I would bet a lot of money (if I had it, lol) that the rear bar did not come from the factory that way. I believe the bushing stop collars have moved.


How do you like the Deeza links? Did they seem like good quality? I assume the COO was Turkey?


Turkey and they appear to be excellent quality. Fit & finish very nice. Ball & socket joints are tight with smooth movement. We'll see how they hold up but they were quiet as a church mouse on the test run.

 

[vssjim]

on every toyota I have ever worked on the reaer sway bars had limiters that you speak of and they were always loose like you see on your car. it is a normal state for them to be.

 

[artbuc]

Originally Posted By: vssjim
on every toyota I have ever worked on the reaer sway bars had limiters that you speak of and they were always loose like you see on your car. it is a normal state for them to be.


Thank- you! That is a big relief. Do you know why the front limiters are tight against the front and not back? Apparently the Toyota engineers want some lateral play in the back but not in front. It would be interesting to know why.