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Old 12-28-2012 | 01:23 AM
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Oem swaybar

I went in to install my new swaybar into my 04 mcs and noticed the installed swaybar has three adjustment holes...is the oem swaybar adjustable? I don't want to have had a moment and unnecessarily bought a new swaybar
 
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Old 12-28-2012 | 01:24 AM
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Rear sway bar I might add. Probably obvious but mentioned for clarity sake
 
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Old 12-28-2012 | 03:05 AM
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No, the OEM is not adjustable. You have an aftermarket rear sway bar.
 
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Old 12-28-2012 | 03:21 AM
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Whoops LOL
 
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Old 12-28-2012 | 06:59 AM
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Post a pic of it and I'll tell you which one you have.
 
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Old 12-28-2012 | 02:25 PM
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Better double check on any future mods, previous owner may have saved you the trouble.
 
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Old 12-28-2012 | 11:04 PM
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I find something new every day. H sport springs and a sway bar (I will take that pic) and a few nice cosmetic touches. Got a gem for a steal it seems lol. Only had her two months...keep the good surprises coming lol
 
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Old 01-13-2013 | 03:26 PM
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So I finally climb under the car with a caliper. Measures 25mm. Is it safe to assume it is hollow or does anyone make a solid 25mm? I couldn't find a definite on google
 

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Old 01-13-2013 | 05:16 PM
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Find it kina amusing you have a bar THAT big and thought you needed a bigger one!!
I THINK all bars that big are hollow...post a pic of the end so we can identify it.
 
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Old 01-13-2013 | 10:17 PM
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I bought a bigger one originally having not checked under the car (silly mistake) so I thought I had an oem to start with when I purchased the bar I've since returned. I will post pics when I figure out how
 
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