Fitting NB sway into NA.
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the bars are identical except for the fact that the NA front bar comes back straight and the NB bar angles at a 45. an adjustable end link allows you to swivel it, thus gaining the 45*
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These RB units for a the 99-05, dont swivel.
Mazda Performance Parts: Racing Beat Sway Bar End Links - Front
Like these.
Mazda Performance Parts: MazdaSpeed Competition Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
and.
949Racing end links FREE SHIPPING (US only) - endlink
So I am guessing the RB would not be appropriate?
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I've seen somebody use RB endlinks to do it, but they might have been NA RB endlinks. I've also seen people twist stock endlinks to make it work, but that's asking for trouble. Others have bent the ends of the NB bar to point straight back and then use stock endlinks, but again...asking for trouble.
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Rear sway bar goes in like a glove. No bending required.
The front sway bar will need new endlinks. I have the NB end links and they are a very different design. Wont work in the NA mounting locations without hitting the tie rod at full lock.
The front sway bar will need new endlinks. I have the NB end links and they are a very different design. Wont work in the NA mounting locations without hitting the tie rod at full lock.
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Seems like the end links arent coming back into stock any time soon. Keep in mind I have the MSM rear bar installed.
So I have a decision to make.
A. I buy the Mazdaspeed adjustable endlinks for 60 bucks and pray they work with the MSM front bar.
B. I buy a RB Tubular front sway that will bolt up using stock endlinks for 110.
How well will the RB solid front bar, work with the MSM rear bar.
So I have a decision to make.
A. I buy the Mazdaspeed adjustable endlinks for 60 bucks and pray they work with the MSM front bar.
B. I buy a RB Tubular front sway that will bolt up using stock endlinks for 110.
How well will the RB solid front bar, work with the MSM rear bar.