sway bar upgrade

hdrewh · 11-13-2012, 08:37 AM

Converting my non-ZSP suspension to ZSP springs, Koni FSD's and front sway. Since I'm replacing the sway bar anyway would a sway bar bushing upgrade make sense there too (Powerflex? M3? something else?)

Thanks,
Howard

#Tee · 11-13-2012, 08:43 AM

New swaybars normally cums with their own stiffer bushing, just make sure you LUBE it well...naamean.

hdrewh · 11-13-2012, 08:51 AM

The sway I have is lightly used, about 7k miles, so the OEM bushings are in pristine condition. I'm wondering if Powerflex or M3 sway bushings would be a worthwhile upgrade since I'm replacing the bar anyway.

Thanks.

CALWATERBOY · 11-13-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hdrewh

The sway I have is lightly used, about 7k miles, so the OEM bushings are in pristine condition. I'm wondering if Powerflex or M3 sway bushings would be a worthwhile upgrade since I'm replacing the bar anyway.

Sure thing: M3 bar w/bushings & castings. Not expensive.

2 part bushing easily snapped together on the bar w/rubber mallet. Silicone grease, of course.

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#Tee Major General 564 Rep 5,366 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	New swaybars normally cums with their own stiffer bushing, just make sure you LUBE it well...naamean. __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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hdrewh Lieutenant 71 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	The sway I have is lightly used, about 7k miles, so the OEM bushings are in pristine condition. I'm wondering if Powerflex or M3 sway bushings would be a worthwhile upgrade since I'm replacing the bar anyway. Thanks. __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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