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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

what is the MM of the front and rear sway bar on an 89 RS, like one on my profile

i cant find my caliper to messure it
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

Do you have your RPO code sheet? Look for one of the following FE1 FE1 F41. There are a few options on the RSs.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

Here's a post that you may find helpful.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

FE1 says 18mm rear for 89-91

but FE1 on the front is listed for 90 -91 w/ a 30mm

so i guess i got 30mm/18mm

dang its time to get some WS6 parts
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

I'd say that was right. A set of 36/24s will stiffen the car up nicely. I went from 34/21 and noticed the difference. There is a member with the name racinggeek with some parts for sale. Might want to send him a PM.

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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

but energy dont list bushings for a 18, only a 19


bah i think thats what everyone has, is only 19, i dont know im not good at math to convert mm to in....


30mm is 1 3/16

but what is 18 or 19
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I'd say that was right. A set of 36/24s will stiffen the car up nicely. I went from 36/21 and noticed the difference. There is a member with the name racinggeek with some parts for sale. Might want to send him a PM.

yea im going the cheap way for now, LOL will look into the bigger ones soon

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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

It's 25.4mm per inch. You just take 18/25.4= .708 inches and 19/25.4= .748 inches. Not sure what that is in fractions, though.

Those WS6 bars are plenty big enough. I have them on my car. I did have a 25.4mm Spohn bar, and it was too much. Caused oversteer under throttle.

I don't think I'd replace the stock bushings if you were going to replace the bars. You can replace the endlinks and reuse them, but not the bushings. Just food for though.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

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It's 25.4mm per inch. You just take 18/25.4= .708 inches and 19/25.4= .748 inches. Not sure what that is in fractions, though.

Those WS6 bars are plenty big enough. I have them on my car. I did have a 25.4mm Spohn bar, and it was too much. Caused oversteer under throttle.

I don't think I'd replace the stock bushings if you were going to replace the bars. You can replace the endlinks and reuse them, but not the bushings. Just food for though.

yea i may go to the j/u with a caliper......need to buy one of find mine
then get some energy stuff for that setup

either way i GOT to do something, my stock ones are trashed, but i guess 20 years and 140k can do that
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Re: 89 RS Sway Bar Sizes

No problem. Always glad to help.
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