Swaybar Listing

[jptech2004]

Thanks for DisrupTer911 for putting this together for me.

2000-2004 ZX3/ZX5/SE Zetec/ZTS + 2005-07 SES & ST + 2008 SES?:
F: 21mm
R: 20mm

2000-2004 SPI + 2005-07 ZX3/ZX4/ZX5 S, SE + 2008 S/SE?:
F: 18mm
R: None

SVT + S2 + Street Edition(Sedan) + 05-06 ZX4 ST:
F: 21mm
R: 21mm

2001 Street Edition(Wagon):
F: 22mm (Need actual measured confirmation.)
R: 21mm (Assumed, need actual measured confirmation.)

H&R:
F: 24mm (two-position adjustable)
R: 24mm

Eibach:
F: 22mm
R: 25mm

Intrax:
F: 22mm
R: 25mm

Progress:
F: ?
R:22mm

Steeda: (repackage Eibach)
F: 22mm
R: 25mm

Steeda: Race
F: 25mm (not av
R: 28.6mm


Suspension Techniques:
F: ?
R: 21mm R or 22mm (listed as 7/8" which is 22.2mm)

Addco:
F: 22.2mm (7/8")
R: 22.2mm (7/8")

Auto-X-ZTS Adjustible rear bar:
R: "Normal" 24mm, adjustable to 22.5 or 25mm equivalent.

[jptech2004]

I retired the old thread about swaybar articles. Here is the original post from Egz:

Here is a nice write-up on how sway bars work, and what they do: How Sway Bars Work

Here is something new:
Advanced Sway Bar Information

Here is a link to the old thread if you want to read it.

[Gigaherz]

Hey JP I have some corrections for the list.

Spi front sway is 18mm not 19, spi has no rear sway.

The svt front is def 21 and not 21.96 or whatever. I just got done measuring the spi,svt and eibach sways with my dial caliper, I was curious. The eibach front sways came out to 23mm but that is because the powdercoat is thick so it is probably just a tick over 22mm.

[Egz]

Also, some base model ZX3/ZX5s in later years (like 03+) only had a front bar.

[DisrupTer911]

Please guys, update this as necessary.

I merely took the info from the old post titeld comprehensive sway bar listing?

and made it one concise post.

Please update this as you see fit.

[Honda Hunter]

Steeda: Race
F: 25mm (not av
R: 28.6mm

I'm sorry, but what does "not av" mean?? You typed it there next to the front bar. Does Steeda make these bars in house?

[FocusZx83]

anybody know how much tork to use on the front sway bars
just wondering i got one off ebay

[dinoadventures]

Marcy Motorsport (ETA mid-september)
F: 28.5
R: 31.75

[OmniFocus]

You might add that the H&R front has two settings.

[PCP_TwilightZX3]

Marcy Motorsport (ETA mid-september)
F: 28.5
R: 31.75

Mother of God thats some big ass bars what the hell is th point

[KoRnPhReAk]

Mother of God thats some big ass bars what the hell is th point

I think there shooting for some go cart handling

[SoundoffFocus]

What about the ZTW wagon? I will measure mine later and post if any differant.

Tim

[JEEPers]

Assuming I just put a SVT suspension with the SVT rear swaybars. Do I also have to get the SVT swaybar bushings and brackets ? Or can I just go ahead and order a Energy Suspension Urethane Suspenion Bushing Kit or a equivalent one from Prothane. ... any suggestions ?

Mine were severely rusted and very hard to remove at 92,412 miles.

[MichaelXi]

If you've had rust problems, get the SVT bushings and brackets, THEN drop $20 on the Prothane kit and only use the endlinks. Do this last part IF and Only If the SVT bushings don't utilize Poly-U bushings for the endlinks.
The Ford Rubber Bushings will be best for the SVT bar itself.

[MarcyMotorsport]

After a productive week at SEMA, we are finally getting around to producing the race anti-roll bars. I'll update when the specs are final. We're looking at solid 28mm front and solid 32mm rear with Delrin bushings and spherical links.

[JPZX3]

The ford racing sways are 22f and 25b.

[Techsport]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is an SPI?

[JEEPers]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is an SPI?

Single Port Injection ... the non-ZETEC engine from like 2000-2003 model year I believe.

Basically a SOHC I-4 engine.

[AT1]

Single Port Injection ... the non-ZETEC engine from like 2000-2003 model year I believe.

Basically a SOHC I-4 engine.

SPI actually stands for Split Port Induction. It's the 2.0L single cam motor.

[2020]

One request to add to data: Can we get information if these various bars are solid or hollow? If you have one on your car, tap it with a small hammer and you should be able to hear the difference.
Thank you in advance.

[nick]

eibach is solid.

[Foci_Fosho]

progress is solid.

[PSUstudentWITHfocus]

ok now i am confused. i was looking at upgrading from stock 01 zx3 to the eibach anti roll kit 22f 25r, but now i see that marcy motorsport has some hardcore bars. i realize what the bars do. i dont autox but i drive like im in one everyday. so how much of an upgrade did people notice with the eibach? or other kit, is this a wow upgrade? i mean, i dont think it would be. so from marcy motorsport whats the deal there, how much would i notice how would it drive??

[PSUstudentWITHfocus]

oh and what sideeffects can come from this mod?

[pitchblack23]

i was looking at upgrading from stock 01 zx3 to the eibach anti roll kit 22f 25r, but now i see that marcy motorsport has some hardcore bars.

You do not want the Marcy Motorsport bars. I would bet that if you ask Walter Marcy himself, he'll tell you so. They're for touring cars which will see only smooth racetrack surfaces.

You say that you know what bars do, but it's obvious that you either don't, or haven't though about it. By putting bars this size on your Focus, it will corner perfectly flat. However, it will also jar the suspension badly going over relatively minor bumps. You've basically removed all of your independent suspension and replaced it with front and rear solid axles. It won't be comfortable, and on anything less than very smooth roads, it won't be good for performance, either.

For most roads, I'd recommend the stock front bar with the SVT or Progress rear bars. If you do a lot of high speed driving (i.e., on a race track, not just the interstate), you may want the Eibach sway bars. They'll help stabilize the handling at speed. Most people will be better off with the OEM front and SVT rear.