Energy Suspension 01-05 Lexus IS300 Rear Sway Bar Bushing 14mm

Energy Suspension 8.5149 14mm Rear Sway Bar Bushings

The sway bar is a part of the suspension that connects the leveling between the left and right wheels. If one side tire tries to rise while making a turn, the sway bar pulls it down but a worn rubber bushing can make the bar less effective. The Energy Suspension 8.5149 14mm Rear Sway Bar Bushings can replace the worn-out rubber bushings on the 2001-2005 Lexus IS300 and help keep the sway bar secure to the frame.

Issues with Rubber

If you are driving down a winding road, during every turn the sway bar is working hard to make sure that your vehicle doesn't experience wheel lift or body roll. The bushings go through stress during every turn and that can wear down all of the rubber that comprises them. If the rubber bushings are hollowed out, it could cause them to lose their grip on the sway bar, making the car lose traction and stability. Rubber has many ways that it can break apart, making the ride uncomfortable for the driver and passengers.

Rubber or Polyurethane?

The polyurethane that makes up these bushings is a much sturdier material than the rubber that comes with the original factory parts. These bushings grip the bar more tightly than rubber and last as long as the vehicle itself. Normally, polyurethane would cause more vibrations and make the ride 'stiffer' for the rider. Since the bushings absorb the vibration between the bar and the frame, the driver receives almost no increase in noise and ride harshness.

So, if you would like to have a more stable ride along winding roads with your 2001-2005 Lexus IS300, pick up a set of these Energy Suspension 8.5149 14mm Rear Sway Bar Bushings soon!