Swaybar Listing

[theartist]

Thanks so much man. I just aquired svt sway bars for my 06 zx3 and was curious if they shared the same front bar, or if it was different.

[cornercarverzx5]

Is the Intrax kit the same as the Eibach kit? (they are the same size) Or does it at least perform as well?

[DisrupTer911]

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.

[Black'02SVT]

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?

[seanmc]

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.

[OmniFocus]

Originally Posted by seanmc

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.

Done.

[OmniFocus]

Originally Posted by Black'02SVT

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?

I'd bet big dollars it is a typo, but the quickest way to find out is to take a pair of calipers to a 03-04.

[fbmx24]

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.

[xalexakaspyderx]

cool i can use H&R sway bars on my ST ?

[michalegraves6]

Originally Posted by fbmx24

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.

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?

[DisrupTer911]

no, you'll need to construct clamps or purchase buscuitninjas clamps to attach teh rear sway to the subframe of an 05+ model

[michalegraves6]

Originally Posted by DisrupTer911

no, you'll need to construct clamps or purchase buscuitninjas clamps to attach teh rear sway to the subframe of an 05+ model

No my question was about using the 06 ST or SES version of the sway bar from teh same year. Guess I should have made it more clear.

[DisrupTer911]

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.

[michalegraves6]

Didn't realize they used different rear subframes

[PhocusZX3]

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.

[Heathen 2.0]

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.

[DisrupTer911]

factory bars are 21mm front / 20mm rear.

[Heathen 2.0]

Originally Posted by DisrupTer911

factory bars are 21mm front / 20mm rear.

Anyone have a brand recommendation (or brands to flat-out avoid)?

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.

[DisrupTer911]

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.

[Heathen 2.0]

oh.

[tfdmissmatch]

Can I swap my SPI front sway for the SVT front sway or would I be better off going with a heftier aftermarket one from the likes of Eibach or H&R?

[SuperFlea]

The SVT bars are actually pretty good, but if you're going crazy (which i really doubt), get a set of Eibach's.

[ahmadr]

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

[cornercarverzx5]

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.

[DisrupTer911]

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