I recently purchased a 2014 Prius v and would like to modify the suspension. Before I buy new, I wanted to see if I can get used parts first. I am mainly looking for the Cusco strut bar and all the under body braces. Also may be interested in coilover setup. Let me know what you have. Thanks!
All I have fitted is the TRD rear bar, which makes an already stable and neutral platform (we run 225/50R17 Continental LRR tires) even more so. I have looked for a "Rude Person's" mid-brace but haven't pulled the trigger, simply because there appears to be no need or area for improvement. Some have reported a 'wandering' behavior on highways and in crosswinds, but we have never experienced that. Thinking that is suspension setup, not a design issue.
I just ordered the Prius Plus TRD rear sway bar and will be here next week. I ended up getting that for $224.25 shipped from Toyota of North Miami. Some dealership is running a special free ground shipping for orders $75 and above for the month of June. I found that dealer to be the best price shipped and didn’t charge me out of state tax.
You could also Google search on he whose name cannot be posted, "Rude person's" product. M I K E 5 0 0
I know this is an option and will be my last resort. Since these will go under the car, I rather have used parts.
It's hard to get used parts, especially those specific to the Prius v, as few Prius v were made compared to regular Gen 3's.
I believe for the Cusco parts, it’s the same for all Gen 3s. The parts are interchangeable between the regular Prius and the Prius v.
Not all....I found out the hard way. No need to advise you any longer. You seem to know more than I do about the Prius v. The best of good fortune to you.
