G35x AWD sway bar sizing
#16
The AWD front sway is huge. The hotchkis sway even if it will fit is a downgrade.
Here are the Stillen specs:
Front Bar
OEM - 1.040" OD x 0.150" wall
560 lbs. @ 1" Travel
STILLEN - 1.0625" OD x 0.250" wall
720 lbs. @ 1" Travel
28.6% Stiffer
Rear Bar
OEM - 0.945" OD x 0.130" wall
540 lbs @ 1" Travel
STILLEN - 1.0" OD x 0.188" wall
Hole #1
740 lbs @ 1" Travel
37.0% Stiffer
Hole #2
920 lbs @ 1" Travel
70.4% Stiffer
Here are the Stillen specs:
Front Bar
OEM - 1.040" OD x 0.150" wall
560 lbs. @ 1" Travel
STILLEN - 1.0625" OD x 0.250" wall
720 lbs. @ 1" Travel
28.6% Stiffer
Rear Bar
OEM - 0.945" OD x 0.130" wall
540 lbs @ 1" Travel
STILLEN - 1.0" OD x 0.188" wall
Hole #1
740 lbs @ 1" Travel
37.0% Stiffer
Hole #2
920 lbs @ 1" Travel
70.4% Stiffer
#17
#20
I just looked up the Hotchkis specs:
* 1.377" (35mm) Tubular Front Bar
* 1.063" (27mm) Tubular Rear Bar
Looks like the Hotchkis bars are bigger than either the AWD or RWD bars. However, the front bar is only a tiny bit bigger. When it comes time to change my oil, I will try to see if the RWD front bar will fit the X sedan or not.
* 1.377" (35mm) Tubular Front Bar
* 1.063" (27mm) Tubular Rear Bar
Looks like the Hotchkis bars are bigger than either the AWD or RWD bars. However, the front bar is only a tiny bit bigger. When it comes time to change my oil, I will try to see if the RWD front bar will fit the X sedan or not.
#22
#23
OK guys, I have your info:
first off, here are the size comparisons in one post:
RWD sway: front 26.8mm, rear 24.4mm
AWD sway: front 31.7mm, rear 17.7mm
The RWD front will NOT fit the AWD car. The shape of the bar is totally different. The rear bars are completely interchangeable.
I just finished my rear RWD sway install. Super easy. Just unbolt the endlinks, sway brackets and lower the exhaust a bit (undo the rear exhaust hangers). Wiggle the bar out. Wiggle the RWD bar in. Bolt everything back up. Using an air rachet speeds up the install.
My RWD bar did not come with bushings so I ordered new ones, Nissan part # 54613-JK01A. The AWD bushings are too small and cannot be used on the RWD bar.
How does it drive? After a short drive, the rear end has noticeably less roll. There is less understeer. No change in ride quality. Overall, a must have handling mod.
first off, here are the size comparisons in one post:
RWD sway: front 26.8mm, rear 24.4mm
AWD sway: front 31.7mm, rear 17.7mm
The RWD front will NOT fit the AWD car. The shape of the bar is totally different. The rear bars are completely interchangeable.
I just finished my rear RWD sway install. Super easy. Just unbolt the endlinks, sway brackets and lower the exhaust a bit (undo the rear exhaust hangers). Wiggle the bar out. Wiggle the RWD bar in. Bolt everything back up. Using an air rachet speeds up the install.
My RWD bar did not come with bushings so I ordered new ones, Nissan part # 54613-JK01A. The AWD bushings are too small and cannot be used on the RWD bar.
How does it drive? After a short drive, the rear end has noticeably less roll. There is less understeer. No change in ride quality. Overall, a must have handling mod.
#24
^ Thank you! Glad to hear that the rear bar fits. Now, to get my hands on a RWD bar...
Question: if the OEM RWD sway is a good fit for the X, wouldn't this Eibach rear sway (scroll to bottom) fit as well?
Question: if the OEM RWD sway is a good fit for the X, wouldn't this Eibach rear sway (scroll to bottom) fit as well?
Last edited by dohturdima; 03-29-2010 at 11:29 PM.
#26
#27
#28
OK guys, I have your info:
first off, here are the size comparisons in one post:
RWD sway: front 26.8mm, rear 24.4mm
AWD sway: front 31.7mm, rear 17.7mm
The RWD front will NOT fit the AWD car. The shape of the bar is totally different. The rear bars are completely interchangeable.
I just finished my rear RWD sway install. Super easy. Just unbolt the endlinks, sway brackets and lower the exhaust a bit (undo the rear exhaust hangers). Wiggle the bar out. Wiggle the RWD bar in. Bolt everything back up. Using an air rachet speeds up the install.
My RWD bar did not come with bushings so I ordered new ones, Nissan part # 54613-JK01A. The AWD bushings are too small and cannot be used on the RWD bar.
How does it drive? After a short drive, the rear end has noticeably less roll. There is less understeer. No change in ride quality. Overall, a must have handling mod.
first off, here are the size comparisons in one post:
RWD sway: front 26.8mm, rear 24.4mm
AWD sway: front 31.7mm, rear 17.7mm
The RWD front will NOT fit the AWD car. The shape of the bar is totally different. The rear bars are completely interchangeable.
I just finished my rear RWD sway install. Super easy. Just unbolt the endlinks, sway brackets and lower the exhaust a bit (undo the rear exhaust hangers). Wiggle the bar out. Wiggle the RWD bar in. Bolt everything back up. Using an air rachet speeds up the install.
My RWD bar did not come with bushings so I ordered new ones, Nissan part # 54613-JK01A. The AWD bushings are too small and cannot be used on the RWD bar.
How does it drive? After a short drive, the rear end has noticeably less roll. There is less understeer. No change in ride quality. Overall, a must have handling mod.
Any ideas, why didn't Nissan put this sway from the factory? Just to make AWD model softer, or maybe there are some other reasons?
#29
what do think about using Tanabe rear sway bar instead of OEM?
http://myg37.com/forums/brakes-suspe...amplified.html
http://myg37.com/forums/brakes-suspe...amplified.html
#30