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Ok,Finally got around to installing the rear stabilizer bar.I tossed the car around back and forth so I could get a fresh impression of the handling.After the install, the back end follows much quicker , tighter feel to any lane change above 40mph.I am pleased.The question is this.Assuming you installed the rear stabilizer bar first, then later put in springs, On a scale of 1-10, What is your impression of just the rear bar, What is your impression of the springs installed after the you had both in place.For me, handling was a 5, now its around a 7.How much better is the handling after your springs were installed?I am going to go with Eibach/TRD springs , not interested in a maximum inch drop, only better handling with a near stock ride.Thanks you guys for the rear bar suggestion. It took me 1hr start to finish and was well worth the $$.

I think I speak for the majority who installed springs first. The springs make a much greater improvement in handling than the rear bar.

if you think the handling is a 7 now, when you get those springs on you will think it's a 12

a rear sway bar is the icing on the cake after you install springs. I autocross my car so I can say without a doubt I toss my car around. I have springs on mine but still felt a little roll at the rear. So I installed a rear sway bar. It helps keep the car standing upright if you will. Pointless mod without the springs IMO.

I installed the Progress rear swaybar at the same time I installed Eibach Sportline springs and a DC Sports strut tower bar. The difference with all three items was like night and day compared to stock. You won't be dissapointed with changing to lowering springs. They are by far one of the cheapest performance mods.

Eibach springs most definately. You will be very impressed. Leaning is very little, and control is impecable.

springs #1 imo, then a RSB.the combo will certainly make you happy.