Re: 2002 Sway Bar Question

[Jefrem Iwaniw <jiwaniw@xxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 22 Feb 1999, Mohammed Fares wrote:

> Does anyone have Addco sway bar/s on their 2002? If so does the front
> bar fit cars with A/C compressors since I have Behr on mine? I know
> the fronts are 22mm like the Suspension Tech. bars and pretty much
> know people are using this size. Any feedback would help because I
> need a front bar before autocross season and don't want to make a
> mistake due to clearence problems. Thanks in advance.

Have you considered the Ireland 22mm hollow bar?  It uses different
mounting points than the stock bar, yielding a shorter lever arm (is
as stiff as a 25mm in the stock location, according to them), is way
lighter, easy to install, and will clear AC (according to them -- I
don't have AC so I can't comment firsthand, but I've grown to trust
Ireland).

My entire suspension is Ireland-sourced, including the sways, and I'm
very happy with them.  I've gotten very favorable comments from
instructors on the track as well.  If you're not committed to the
Addco bars, try giving Jeremy or Jeff at Ireland a call at
626-359-7674.

- -jef

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