Which sway bar reinforcement?

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  • David325is
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2003
    • 194

    #1

    Which sway bar reinforcement?

    I'm considering getting the suspension technique sway bar kit. Does this include the necessary rear mount reinforcements? If not, will either the Turner or IE reinforcements work in the ST application?

    -david
  • Van Westervelt
    R3V OG
    • May 2006
    • 9365

    #2
    I prefer the IE units.
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    • JRKOUPE
      No R3VLimiter
      • Dec 2004
      • 3159

      #3
      sways

      I have heard more than once that one of these companies set up is much better in re to the reinforcement..I just cant recall which.
      I love sitting down and just driving!

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      • David325is
        Advanced Member
        • Nov 2003
        • 194

        #4
        From the pictures of both reinforcements, it seems like the IE has an integrated bushing. They both have similar designs and appear to mount in the same manor. While looking at sway bar kits, I saw that IE now has a 22/19 kit, front and rear adjustable. Anyone have any experience with this kit?

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        • jtb_29
          Wrencher
          • Oct 2006
          • 273

          #5
          They both come with reinforcement tabs in the kit but the IE kit comes with extra shit that bolts through your trunk. I have ST swaybars and they're great. I have no experience with the IE sways but they do seem to be a good deal especially with the extra reinforcement. FYI: If you go with ST swaybars, the rear bar is a PITA to install. Almost as if they manufacture it 1/2" too short.
          The grilles really distract you from the fact that someone took a sledgehammer to the front end.

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          • TrentW
            R3VLimited
            • Aug 2008
            • 2815

            #6
            I'm getting ready to install my ST rear bar and curious what issues you had exactly. I'm going with the IE mounts that bolt thru the trunk also--did you use these?

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            • blefevre
              R3V Elite
              • Dec 2008
              • 4287

              #7
              For the tabs, I would get the AKG ones personally. Welding thicker tabs isn't the best way to reduce bending, although it does work. The AKG ones are a much better, and probably overkill, design.


              - E30, DSM, Golf R, Mazda 3 Skyactiv

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