DBChaffin Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I have a 2005 Legacy GT with about 106K miles. Sometime in late '06 or maybe early '07, I installed Cobb sway bars front and rear with the factory end links. I used the "less harsh" setting on the rear and have loved the cars handling. This weekend, while driving on a winding country road and having a blast, I hit a small bump mid corner and hear a pop followed by something dragging the road. The front sway bar snapped clean in two about 6" or so inboard on the passenger side. Cobb of course no longer makes sways. I would like to replace it with something that will fairly well match the Cobb rear as I do not want to do both. Anyone care to recommend a brand? Obviously something with good fit and no sweaks, rattles, or other noises is preferred. Thanks in advance for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 You snapped the bar itself!??! Holy jeebus! Pics please! Regarding what bar to use, really any of them these days are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Being hollow might be part of the problem. A whiteline 22mm solid bar would be a good match. They are similar in stiffness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Or you can get a Hotchkis front bar since COBB just rebranded it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 3, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 3, 2012 Or you can get a Hotchkis front bar since COBB just rebranded it in the first place. I don't believe you can buy these anymore unless the GB goes through and infamous orders a bunch of 'em. Even then, I've only seen them sold in sets (F/R) "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBChaffin Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 I appreciate the advice. I will definitely get some pics up. As of right now, the broken end is duct-taped up to the suspension arm so it isn't dragging pavement. I didn't know Cobb just rebranded Hotchkis bars, but I am not surprised they weren't making them. That being said, I haven't been able to locate any Hotchkis bars to fit my ride. For what it is worth, Cobb customer support was nice and they actually took the time to make sure they didn't have any more around anywhere to replace it for me. They recommended Whiteline, too. The Whiteline 22mm is adjustable. Any suggestion on which setting? I can change if necessary but the less I have to fool with it, the better! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Not going to find just a rear. Noting is unbreakable. Sucks it happened. But it can happen. Funny Cobb recommended a Whiteline as a replacement. But, unless I go ahead with another production run, it would make sense. I too would recommend Whiteline at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin42008 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 This isn't the first time I have heard of a Cobb sway bar breaking. I hope mine hold up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Every brand sway bar made can and has broken. I have seen some mighty twisted Whitelines before too. It is the nature of a torsion bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Every brand sway bar made can and has broken. I have seen some mighty twisted Whitelines before too. It is the nature of a torsion bar. They need to be greased at EVERY oil change:eek: "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atroz Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 This isn't the first time I have heard of a Cobb sway bar breaking. I hope mine hold up Mine just broke on me. I came across this thread to see if it had happened to others. Mine was installed in the spring of 2007. So it lasted about 5.5 years and about 90,000KM. I had replaced the bushings on it last year when we found they were loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 5.5 years, 60k miles and how much snow/salt/exposure to elements? I see you are in Canada. Probably not bad for a hollow bar that most likely never was re-coated or painted. Most sway bars I see from Canada have lots of cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atroz Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 5.5 years, 60k miles and how much snow/salt/exposure to elements? I see you are in Canada. Probably not bad for a hollow bar that most likely never was re-coated or painted. Most sway bars I see from Canada have lots of cancer. Yup, driven year round and the paint was worn off at the bushing with some pitting of the metal. See pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 cancer=bad. a solid bar would last longer in the elements. but i dont think that 5.5 years and 60k miles is too shabby considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Yeah rust caused that failure not a poorly designed bar. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Gadget Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8213195698_83ce36a6ef.jpg I'm in the same boat with my Cobb front bar. With their Black Friday deals, Autoplicity has the best pricing on Whiteline and Perrin bars I've found so far. Whiteline, Perrin or ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPerron Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 How much of a weight difference is there between solid and hollow bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Greasing them regularly will protect them from this. The bushing wearing the paint off and nice and shiny metal there is a sure sign of an ungreased bar. Buy a tub of Energy suspension prelube and grease that pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Big weight difference. Hollow bars are a good 7lbs lighter than stock. Solid bars are heavier than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Being hollow might be part of the problem. A whiteline 22mm solid bar would be a good match. They are similar in stiffness. +1 on this! -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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