Suspension H&R Sway Bar Kit
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2 Hours labor time!!!
The tech removed the subframe, with the lower control arms, steering rack and sway bar as one!
Replaced the bar, then put it all back up. Took him just over 2 1/2 hours.
The tech removed the subframe, with the lower control arms, steering rack and sway bar as one!
Replaced the bar, then put it all back up. Took him just over 2 1/2 hours.
Last edited by TVPostSound; 05-24-2018 at 03:25 PM.
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The other glitch I have, since the bushings are tight, haven't loosened yet.
The tech installed the bar, and links with the car unsprung. Suspension components that contain bushings have to be tightened down with the car's suspension loaded.
That means when I get the Moog end links, Ill have to leave the wheels off, and support the rotors at the outer hub on wood blocks, level the bar to the links' length before installing them.
Also known as preloading.
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As ride goes, what shocks do you have in? The Bilstein B8s I put in really improved the ride, especially for the sharp ridges in a road, and handling.
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Will do some twists this weekend for sure!!!
TO me, it was worth it!!
And for those wondering, I ordered NM rear end links.
For the front all that is available are the Moog links, at least they aren’t
like coat hanger thin!!
Last edited by TVPostSound; 05-25-2018 at 04:46 PM.
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Way Motors has an adjustable set that are made for the street. On the Gen II MINIs the mounting points between the sway bar and the control arm are not aligned; they are at an angle to each other. The adjustable ones allow for proper alignment unlike the stock links. This will cut down on any binding which may cause expensive wear.
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Way Motors has an adjustable set that are made for the street. On the Gen II MINIs the mounting points between the sway bar and the control arm are not aligned; they are at an angle to each other. The adjustable ones allow for proper alignment unlike the stock links. This will cut down on any binding which may cause expensive wear.
The sway bar link mounts on the strut.
And yes there is an extreme angle during turns, hence
the ball joint at the ends.
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I mic'd the bars on my 2014 S w/ OEM Sports Suspension: front is 24.5mm and rear is 22mm. The rear is hollow; I don't know about the front, but probably the same. So there's not really an apples-to-apples way to compare with aftermarket bars, since those are all solid. Unless someone wants to cut open an OEM bar and check the wall thickness...
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M7 makes adjustable front links for Gen 3. Difference between the two is length.
https://www.m7tuning.com/gen-3-mini-...oper-10-510800
https://www.m7tuning.com/gen-3-mini-...oper-10-510700
https://www.m7tuning.com/gen-3-mini-...oper-10-510800
https://www.m7tuning.com/gen-3-mini-...oper-10-510700