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I believe the intrax bars are rebadged eibach bars.
regardless. if both bars are the same, diameter, and solid or hollow tubing, both will act the same.
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In looking at sway bar bushings for my '02 SVT I noticed a discrepancy in front swaybar sizes on the SVT site.
My notes (not sure the original source) had a 22mm bar. This sticky and the SVT site says 21mm. My owner's guide says 21mm. When I compared '02-'04 on the SVT site, it shows that the '03-'04 has 22mm. Are there 2 different sizes?
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Could we add Auto-X ZTS's adjustable rear bar to this list? It's a well-made piece by Saner, and available through Auto-X ZTS himself.
IIRC, it's a 'natural' 24mm bar, with adjustment that will give you the equivalent of a 22.5 and 25mm bar. Price is very good, too. |
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Here are the ford part numbers for the swaybars if this helps anyone.
2000-2004 ZX3/ZX5/SE Zetec/ZTS + 2005-06 SES: F: 21mm (3s4z 5482-aa) R: 20mm (ys4z 5a772-aa) 2000-2004 SPI + 2005-05 ZX3/ZX4/ZX5 S, SE: F: 18mm (3s4z 5482-ba) R: None SVT + S2 + Street Edition(Sedan) + 05-06 ZX4 ST: F: 21mm (1s4z 5482-ca) R: 21mm (1s4z 5a772-ba) If you want the bushing and endlink numbers to let me know.
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Being as I own an '06 s ZX3, if I wanted to I could just order all teh parts to install the SES 20mm in the rear and upgrade my front with the 21 mm SES also? |
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no, you'll need to construct clamps or purchase buscuitninjas clamps to attach teh rear sway to the subframe of an 05+ model
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unless your 05+ model currently has a rear sway bar, which only the SES and ST have factory rear bars...you'll need to build or buy clamps for it since the 05+ rear subframes don't all have accomodations for the bars.
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Or buy the FRPP adjustable subframe to gain mounts for a sway bar and add rear camber adjustment. I know with your connections at Ford you can get it for around $180-190.
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Assuming I'm putting these (21mm front and 20mm rear) on an '01 ZX3 with otherwise stock suspension, would anyone recommend a particular brand? I notice further up someone said "Don't go with Marcy", hence my curiosity.
Also, would anyone suggest sizes other than the ones listed above? This will primarily be a daily driver, so nothing extreme.
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factory bars are 21mm front / 20mm rear.
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I notice, for instance, Eibach has a different sized set for the Focus on their site, and no listing at all for the 21/20 bars. I'm guessing they make them, but don't show them on the site (for whatever reason). Is this pretty much the case with any manufacturer? Sorry to keep poking, but I want to make sure I'm doing stuff right the first time.
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the factory sway bars, that come on your car from teh dealer are 21mm front / 20 mm rear.
there aren't any aftermarket bars in that size.
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oh.
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For reference, in the 08 announcement, it is stated the front sway bar diameters on the 08+ have changed:
15" wheels (no rear bar?): 18mm -> 20mm 16" wheels (??mm rear bar?): 21mm -> 22mm |
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With a stock front swaybar that is a daily driver but also sees a bit of track, would a 25 or 24mm bar be ok?
I never see snow since I live in florida, but I do see alot of rain which makes auto-x's adjustable bar look tempting, does anyone know anything about the quality or where to get one. |
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you can view and get the Auto-X-ZTS bar right from him.
http://forums.focaljet.com/suspensio...sway-bars.html 25 or 24mm on a car that see's a lot rain might be kinda hairy at times
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