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Took my corolla 2009__the one they call 'South Africa' for shocks replacement.
Was surprised to find that this car has no stabiliser Linkage, can't find any provisions for it on the car.
I'm worried cos I was told this would wear the shocks easily; and at worst make the car sway at certain speed.

Please if you own one, or has experience with this car help me confirm that this particular model has no space for it.

If it does, kindly send pics of yours (exact same model).

oNj:
Took my corolla 2009__the one they call 'South Africa' for shocks replacement.
Was surprised to find that this car has no stabiliser Linkage, can't find any provisions for it on the car.
I'm worried cos I was told this would wear the shocks easily; and at worst make the car sway at certain speed.

Please if you own one, or has experience with this car help me confirm that this particular model has no space for it.

If it does, kindly send pics of yours (exact same model).

Pics of your suspension area please, especially where links/swaybar should bolt up.

GAZZUZZ:


Pics of your suspension area please, especially where links/swaybar should bolt up.

thanks man.

Hope this will do; or do I take out the tyre?

more

oNj:


thanks man.

Look at the pic I posted, the long red bar was removed from your suspension.
[img]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJZIezv8YpZzBqtu_0UheyxYDhXlRVEdGBrK19hwySMdH187q05ownFdw[/img]

GAZZUZZ:


Look at the pic I posted, the long red bar was removed from your suspension.
[img]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJZIezv8YpZzBqtu_0UheyxYDhXlRVEdGBrK19hwySMdH187q05ownFdw[/img]

Thanks for your assistance.
Wish I could see pics of how they fit

From the little I know, your model of Toyota corolla comes with stabilizer linkages. In fact they are longer than the conventional linkages you find on other vehicles. I am sure like GAZZUZZ said that they must have been removed. I wonder at what point in time that could have happened?

emekan:
From the little I know, your model of Toyota corolla comes with stabilizer linkages. In fact they are longer than the conventional linkages you find on other vehicles. I am sure like GAZZUZZ said that they must have been removed. I wonder at what point in time that could have happened?

No idea. Just trying to see if I can fix it back

if you don't have your sway bar there and you want to fix it. Warn that mechanic to lock up your steering before attempting to remove it and fix it unless he would over turn your steering and cut off your clock spring (squib sensor) which controls what ever feature you have on your steering wheel. Trust me man you wouldn't want to go through the stress of changing the clock spring if broken because not every one knows how to fix that. A bit technical

mayor2013:
if you don't have your sway bar there and you want to fix it. Warn that mechanic to lock up your steering before attempting to remove it and fix it unless he would over turn your steering and cut off your clock spring (squib sensor) which controls what ever feature you have on your steering wheel. Trust me man you wouldn't want to go through the stress of changing the clock spring if broken because not every one knows how to fix that. A bit technical

ONJ do not overlook these wise words if you value your steering wheel ribbon.



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mayor2013:
if you don't have your sway bar there and you want to fix it. Warn that mechanic to lock up your steering before attempting to remove it and fix it unless he would over turn your steering and cut off your clock spring (squib sensor) which controls what ever feature you have on your steering wheel. Trust me man you wouldn't want to go through the stress of changing the clock spring if broken because not every one knows how to fix that. A bit technical

Wow; thanks for the info, sounds scary though.

There's nothing down there, no traces left.

Sort of confused whether to go ahead with fitting it back, or do I just 'manage' the car that way

Anyone with this model of Corolla: kindly post pics of your stabilizer linkages, sway bar etc.

I use the 07 don't know if they are same. Well get its exact one that fits. If forced in you might continue to buy over and over again till you get the exact type, breakage would be the order of the day. It gives the car more balance particularly when you turning your steering. so its very important

Saw a video on youtube that shows the location of the linkage --

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2dfyNXClVU


Wondering where I can get the anti-sway bar in Abuja

oNj:
Saw a video on youtube that shows the location of the linkage --

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2dfyNXClVU


Wondering where I can get the anti-sway bar in Abuja

Go to owode on ketu-ikorodu road, search for your car, or just ask some one by the gate what you need, they will take you to an accidented car, same make, just pick what you want. Should be less than 5k. Don't forget to buy any missing parts including bolts.

GAZZUZZ:


Look at the pic I posted, the long red bar was removed from your suspension.
[img]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJZIezv8YpZzBqtu_0UheyxYDhXlRVEdGBrK19hwySMdH187q05ownFdw[/img]

emekan:
From the little I know, your model of Toyota corolla comes with stabilizer linkages. In fact they are longer than the conventional linkages you find on other vehicles. I am sure like GAZZUZZ said that they must have been removed. I wonder at what point in time that could have happened?

A Kazeem is most likely responsible for this

GAZZUZZ:


Go to owode on ketu-ikorodu road, search for your car, or just ask some one by the gate what you need, they will take you to an accidented car, same make, just pick what you want. Should be less than 5k. Don't forget to buy any missing parts including bolts.

I'm in Abuja.

Can we arrange: you help me pick/send them to Abuja

Piyke:




A Kazeem is most likely responsible for this

Lol. Most likely. Wonder what could be their reason.


Surely not in my hands though

Have you purchased the stabilizer links? Else, We have the sankei links- N7000

fixed!!!
Got the parts in Apo from the guys that butcher cars.
13k for the parts and 3k for workmanship.

oNj:
fixed!!!
Got the parts in Apo from the guys that butcher cars.
13k for the parts and 3k for workmanship.

any difference in ride quality and performance?

chukel:
any difference in ride quality and performance?

My brother, noticed better stability at high speeds, Still observing though.

Hoping that should prolong the life of my kyb shocks too