f10ants Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hey Guys, I have an '06 Legacy 2.5i. I am thinking of swapping out the sway bars when I do the suspension work (stuts, ball joints, sway bar end links). I don't want to do anything that will damage something else or make something else wear too quickly but I would like to tighten up the roll some. SO: Do you guys know what diameter the front sway bars (FSB's) are? If I upgrade the front what size do you generally recommend? It looks like there isn't one on the rear from the factory, is it a big mod to add one? If so what size do I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Spend some time in the suspension forums reading. You've created a ton of threads in the 4th gen section (a couple suspension related). This information is readily available. 21 posts and 7 new threads is not a great ratio for a newbie. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f10ants Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sorry guys, new to the forum. Still learning my way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Front Sways are typically 20mm, I was looking into them myself... but coilovers/Shocks & springs are really the way to go to eliminate that body roll. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2005-subaru-legacy-25gt-limited-long-term-road-test-baubles-and-bolt-ons-page-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 FYI don't suggest TEIN to :Catalyst: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f10ants Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 my thought was to swap out the bushings on the fsb until i can pull the trigger on a new fsb and springs. it's always easier to spend $20 then $200+++. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 my thought was to swap out the bushings on the fsb until i can pull the trigger on a new fsb and springs. it's always easier to spend $20 then $200+++. Go WhiteLine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildriver Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 FYI don't suggest TEIN to :Catalyst: What do you have against Tein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Material quality. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildriver Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 in general or specific parts? i've had their SS coilovers on my car for years with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Copied some pics I put in Wasp's thread... a few photos that were easy to find. If this gets through their QC process I'd rather not have them on my car: http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b305/spn72/P1020849.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b305/spn72/P1020850.jpg http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/roel03_photo/IMG_1960.jpg http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/roel03_photo/IMG_1970.jpg My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildriver Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l97/03evildriver/AHHH_zpsc8c6d5a3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Material quality. Quality materials should deform (bend) not shatter/break like seen. A hard hit will do damage, I get that, but just like cheap wheels made from pot metal that explode on big impact, Tein looks to be using some pretty crappy metal stock to develop their products. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 my thought was to swap out the bushings on the fsb until i can pull the trigger on a new fsb and springs. it's always easier to spend $20 then $200+++. unless they are torn, dont bother. Just wastijng your money. Adding a bigger bar in front isnt going to help unless you make a matching change in the rear. Also, if you are driving crap tires, the fsb is not going have much effect on your cornering ability. The suspension forum has several stickies that will answer the vast majority of your questions. Start there, read them threw to the end, then ask questions when you dont understand. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 in general or specific parts? i've had their SS coilovers on my car for years with no issues. Exactly, Catalyst... exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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