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Old 07-21-2009, 02:06 PM   #1
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Default Is there a best brand for sway bars and end links?

I plan on upgrading my front and rear sway bars and end links when I install my coilovers on my WRX and I was wondering if there was a best brand for sway bars and end links. The only brand I know is cobb and perrin. I know the sway bars come in like 19/23mm etc but I dont really understand the concept behind the different sizes so if someone can explain it to me Id really appreciate it. My car is a daily driver and I plan on doing the occasional auto-x. Car is basically for my pleasure and nothing too serious competition wise.
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Old 07-21-2009, 02:16 PM   #2
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I don't know if there's any "best", but I have always had success with Whiteline bars and Kartboy endlinks. I've heard good things about the Racecomp sways too.
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Old 07-21-2009, 03:15 PM   #3
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I don't know if there's any "best", but I have always had success with Whiteline bars and Kartboy endlinks. I've heard good things about the Racecomp sways too.
Yup and Cusco bars too.
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Old 07-21-2009, 02:19 PM   #4
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Old 07-21-2009, 02:21 PM   #5
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I have a whiteline in the front with stock endlinks and a perrin in the back with their endlinks. both function as they are supposed to with very little increase in n/v/h.
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Old 07-21-2009, 08:00 PM   #6
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ive been leaning at getting some of the new RCE sways. i like the diameters and stiffness options they give you. plus the "washers" to stop the bars from walking side to side.

its more preference than whats "best"
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Old 07-21-2009, 08:05 PM   #7
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I enjoyed my perrin 22mm (front and rear adjustable with endlinks) when i was on stock tires. I wanted bigger and better once i got springs and summer tires, thinking RCE too.
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Old 07-21-2009, 08:41 PM   #8
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Check out Maddad stuff, too!!
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swaybars i would say whiteline and endlinks would be Kartboy hands down
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Old 07-21-2009, 11:44 PM   #10
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got tanabe f/r sways and kartboy endlinks......good price and fit!
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