Help me assemble all I need to install ST Sways(Incomplete Kit)

[dinanm3atl]

I purchased a set of ST Sways for my 88 325iS and just now getting around to really start assembling the E30. Now somethings I know I need such as the rear reinforcement plates. I alos know I am 'missing' some parts so help me assemble so everything is 'right'.

Which reinforcement kit does everyone like? Front sway will use OEM End Links correct? What sort of reinforcement(outside of the rear) will I need? What parts of the kit am I missing? Should I buy the little 'kit' for the rear? Front appears to have some sort of brackets and a bolt/washer. What is this?

Here is what I have:


Here is a full kit:



Here is the rear 'kit':

[sharky]

Get the Ireland rear bar mounts, they are super beefy and mount into the trunk floor. ST's will rip apart your rear mounting areas. As for completeness Im really not sure sorry

[TrentW]

Did you ever figure out what you're missing and how the front bar installs? I've got the same setup purchased used and would appreciate any help!

[dinanm3atl]

Only installed the front with OEM Endlinks. Got enough spring to not need a rear bar. Guess I could sell it haha

[TrentW]

I'm pretty sure I've got the rear figured out. My question is re the front bar and where the large, thick washers go. I don't have the front endlinks either--what the heck do they bolt to?

[TrentW]

Okay, just realized the pic shows the endlinks w/the front bar, but they actually go with the rear bar. But where do the washers go?

[dinanm3atl]

Top bar is the front bar. Those are OEM Non-M Endlinks. I need to switch to E30 M3 links.

Which washers?

[TrentW]

Yeah, I know the top one is the front bar. The washers are the round ones pictured here. Assuming the reinforcing plates go between the urethane mounts and the subframe--are the washers a spacer? If so where do they go exactly? As I said earlier, the M10 bolts pictured don't go thru them, so I'm confused.

[dinanm3atl]

Weird. I didn't have that piece. Installed the weld in reinforcement and bolted them on. Don't rightly know.

[onaquest]

Get the Ireland rear bar mounts, they are super beefy and mount into the trunk floor. ST's will rip apart your rear mounting areas. As for completeness Im really not sure sorry

Old thread revival...

I have a full st kit, currently not installed. I wonder if there's evidence to back up this statement?

[TrentW]

Old thread revival...

I have a full st kit, currently not installed. I wonder if there's evidence to back up this statement?

Can't say I've personally experienced the OEM mounts failing, but compare the puny stock rear bar and the 19mm ST bar. Then also factor in that the rear TA mounts need to be reinforced or they'll tear off and I think the IE mounts are well worth every penny. I did the HPDE at Road America at Oktoberfest right after I upgraded my suspension and I can tell you the bars were awesome.

[peete]

Those TA reinforcements must be welded on or one of the tabs will break. Ask me how I know. It's a good idea also to weld in a vertical reinforcement like what's in the IE sway bar kit. I cut up some sheet metal at work and made 1 horizontal and 2 vertical reinforcements per side. I don't anticipate having any problems with my sway bar tabs.

[reelizmpro]

Old thread revival...

I have a full st kit, currently not installed. I wonder if there's evidence to back up this statement?

Yes. Reinforcements are needed in all 4 rear mounting areas.

The washers are spacers that go between the subframe and the mount. Install it and it'll become clear what needs to be done.

[StereoInstaller1]

I wonder if there's evidence to back up this statement?

I have seen it. You do not want to see it, especially on your car.

[mkcman17]

Top bar is the front bar. Those are OEM Non-M Endlinks. I need to switch to E30 M3 links.

Which washers?

I have m3 links with a vert bar, poly bushings and ie reinforcement plates..