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    Comparison: OEM Rear Sway Bars

    I was just curious and wanted to find out the diameter of our factory Rear sway bar.
    And i also wanted to compare other factory sway bars that fit our cars and see how thick they are.
    Here's what i found...

    1. 90-93 Accord EX/SE
    14mm thickness.
    Very wimpy looking...




    2. 92-94 Acura Vigor LS/GS
    16mm thickness.
    Much more beefier than the factory one.



    3. 91-93 Accord Wagon LX/EX
    14mm thickness.
    The cb9 did NOT get the Vigor rear sway like some people say.




    4. 94-97 Accord EX/Wagon/v6
    15mm thickness.
    1mm thicker than cb7 factory.
    Not worth the upgrade unless it was give to you or aquired really cheap!



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    Discuss...



    #2
    quality post that would finally end the rear sway bar comparison Qs..

    what about the front sway bars, are they all 22mm on the OEMs?

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      #3
      ex sway bar is that weak, i need to upgrade to a aftermarket sway bar soon.
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        #4
        the ex is very weak, but if you are a dx/lx person and dont have it then its better than nothing. i started out with out a rear one then got the ex rear, then got the progress rear.

        a 94-97 accord ex or a the first gen cl is 27mm (front)

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          #5
          Originally posted by oneoffaccord
          the ex is very weak, but if you are a dx/lx person and dont have it then its better than nothing. i started out with out a rear one then got the ex rear, then got the progress rear.

          a 94-97 accord ex or a the first gen cl is 27mm (front)
          Thats true, if you're car didnt come with one, then having atleast teh cb7 EX one is satisfying.


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            #6
            Originally posted by casterX
            what about the front sway bars, are they all 22mm on the OEMs?
            Im going to put together another one for the fronts...


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              #7
              i had the progress sway bar in storage for now...22mm of rear sway ftw....any one here install one yet?

              1989 Honda Accord LX-i
              5 speed(152,222) (2-2-08)
              112 WHP and 115.16 torque

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                #8
                I guess I need an upgrade then!!
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by MessyHonda
                  i had the progress sway bar in storage for now...22mm of rear sway ftw....any one here install one yet?
                  Lots of people, including me. Definitely worth it.
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                    #10
                    I'm curious about something though.

                    When I had an OEM EX/SE sway bar and I was searching for bushings, they listed two sizes for the bushings.

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                      #11
                      The Vigor is a definitely a noticeable upgrade. I had the EX 14mm previously and that 2mm diff. can be felt in my coupe, esp. when you have coilovers and lowered suspension w/ grippy 17 inch tires/wheels. I can if I wanted to, oversteer around a corner by quickly turning the wheel, and it's controlable suprisingly.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by AccordWarrior View Post
                        I'm curious about something though.

                        When I had an OEM EX/SE sway bar and I was searching for bushings, they listed two sizes for the bushings.
                        Nope they are the exactly the same.


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                          #13
                          vigor on the project car feels like poop.

                          i should upgrade to the progress rear and 27mm oem front.
                          I <3 G60.

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                            #14
                            hey Jak,

                            you should make a Sway bar FAQ with all the sway bar info.

                            FYI:

                            Suspension Technique Sway bars:

                            Front: 1 1/16" (27mm)
                            Rear: 13/16" (21mm)

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by The G-Man View Post
                              Lots of people, including me. Definitely worth it.
                              x2 def worth it. and install is easy.
                              -1992 Accord EX H22 234whp 185wtq
                              -1993 Accord EX SOLD
                              -1995 Accord EX Wagon Daily Driver
                              -2012 GMC Canyon V8 4x4

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