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      08-19-2015, 01:22 PM   #1
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DIY: Rear sway bar?

Does anybody have a DIY for a rear sway bar for m235 or any instructions/tips/installation time??
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      08-19-2015, 01:29 PM   #2
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The installation time has been quoted as 6+ hours because you have to drop the rear sub-frame to get at the sway bar. That time is also probably with the correct facilities (i.e. lift), I'd imagine it would otherwise be worse.
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It can be done in less than 6 hours for sure. You'll need a trans jack preferably and a lift. You can lower the rear subframe just enough to get the old bar out and new one in.

You're still looking at 3-ish hours though.
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      08-21-2015, 01:05 PM   #4
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It's harder than you think. If you are in the business of being careful, it takes 5-6 hours for a good independent shop that doesn't do this on a regular basis. The front sway is even harder, as you need to basically un-mount the engine, put it on a lift, drop the subframe, then do the sway bar install.

Not recommended unless you track the car. It's too much of a pain in the ass.
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As someone who did it himself, I can say I am glad my neighbors shop has a lift. I have a small "Track Jack" Jack system. I could have maybe done it with that but would have been a mess.

So, If you are comfortable messing around with sub frame, drive train, drive shaft, exhaust, suspension than yes. Without a lift, you have to do all that in 24" or so of space.

Oh by the way, front is twice as hard.
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Is the rear sway bar worth upgrading by itself for those who track regularly? I'll be installing a LSD to the car, should I be looking at changing the sway bar as well?
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