Rear Swaybar: H&R 24mm or Superpro 22mm for DD?

[acorazza]

Disclaimer: I remember reading this on the forum but not sure exactly who said it but definitely no credit to me.

You can actually use the long bolts from from the end links (connects them to the control arms) to replace the ones from the exhaust hanger while you swap the sway bars. Only thread them in a few threads so they hold the exhaust not sure if the threads are exactly the same but everything seemed fine when I did it. They will let it fall low enough to work but it won't be hanging and putting stress on the exhaust. It also helps if you have someone that can hold up the exhaust while you swap the bolts.

You can also support it with something like a stand or even a box with the instead but this worked for me and I feel like it should be supported if possible.

 

[GTI Jake]

Just remove the exhaust, it take 5 minutes. So much easier with it out of the way.

To quote the OG FF movie “you cant detail a car with the cover on”

I shot a DIY video, I’ll probably have it up on YouTube by the weekend

 

[Faceman]

Wheels need to be unsprung, so I used 2 jack stands and just lifted rear of car in the air.

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On every car I've owned, I've upgraded the rear sway bar with the car on ramps. Never had an issue.

And I agree with Jake about removing the exhaust, it makes things much easier.

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[sean.mason.75873]

On every car I've owned, I've upgraded the rear sway bar with the car on ramps. Never had an issue.

And I agree with Jake about removing the exhaust, it makes things much easier.

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I was taught always replace suspension components with car unsprung, but if it works, then I guess go for it.

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[swcrow]

On every car I've owned, I've upgraded the rear sway bar with the car on ramps. Never had an issue.

And I agree with Jake about removing the exhaust, it makes things much easier.

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or if on OEM, remove the hanger bolts from each side and let it hang...soooo much more room.

 

[GTI Jake]

or if on OEM, remove the hanger bolts from each side and let it hang...soooo much more room.

At that point you’re only two 13mm nuts on the clamp and four on the cross brace away from dropping it completely

 

[GTI Jake]

Here’s a diy install video I put together tonight for anyone interested.

https://youtu.be/K5iksLsq2Ak

 

[Mantz921]

Great video! Thanks for putting that together.

Why the 26mm vs the 24mm RSB? I’m planning on the upgrade next, and torn between the two. Had H&R on my mk6, but it was adjustable.

 

[Indy11Forever]

Are new end links necessary when changing the rear sway bar?

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[edrex]

Are new end links necessary when changing the rear sway bar?

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Not sure if its necessary, but from what I understand the stock ones are plastic and a pair of Moog end links is relatively cheap as far as upgrades go.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Are new end links necessary when changing the rear sway bar?

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No. I didn't change the end links when mine was installed and it's fine. Eliminated the understeer.

 

[geokilla]

Here’s a diy install video I put together tonight for anyone interested.

Is there a specific amount of torque required for the bolts? Or did you just hand torque them?

 

[BenVisbeen]

I have the 26mm. No downside in DD and car does not understeer.


I wouldn't go less than 24mm.

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is the 26mm rsb to aggressive at all for dd or just in general

 

[GTI Jake]

is the 26mm rsb to aggressive at all for dd or just in general

My 0.02

With worn tires the car will lift off over steer at the limit.

So as long as you don’t get too rowdy (if you’re not comfortable with oversteer) or hang into tires too long there’s zero risk and big rewards. With the 26mm H&R the car goes where you ask it to.

 

[anotero]

Does adding a front strut tower stiffening bar to a car with an upgraded RSB increase tendency to oversteer?