roundthirteen Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi, I have a 2008 Spec B does anyone know what the stock sway bar size is? I was wondering what set up people usually go with (F/R sizes) for an occasional autocross car. My car's not a sleeper it's a hibernator. http://pure-tuning.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 21mm front, 16mm rear. The most common upgrade is the Whiteline swaybar set, 22mm front and 20mm rear. The rear bar makes the most dramatic difference. Be sure to pair them with a good set of end links and mounting bracket. Let me know if I can quote a set for you. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hey Underdog, keeping of the SB knowledge... do you know stock sizes on the 2013s? I just got a Premium and while I'd like to upgrade all the info I can find is that Subaru upgraded them in 2013 but nothing indicating to what diameters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I haven't confirmed it myself, but the reports are 26mm front and 16mm rear for the 2013+. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I haven't confirmed it myself, but the reports are 26mm front and 16mm rear for the 2013+. My butt can just about confirm that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'm gonna just leave that alone... The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I believe that is correct for the 2013. I have a 2012 which came OE with 23 front and 16 rear. I just put a Whiteline 22mm on the rear and the difference is more than dramatic, it's phenominal!!!! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'm gonna just leave that alone... I believe that is correct for the 2013. I have a 2012 which came OE with 23 front and 16 rear. I just put a Whiteline 22mm on the rear and the difference is more than dramatic, it's phenominal!!!! I haven't looked much into this since I did my OBS in '03. Did you also do end links? What is the stock LGT bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Did you also do end links? What is the stock LGT bar? No, stayed with OEM links and stock is 23mm front / 16mm rear. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Bummer - was hoping to pick up a used LGT bar cheap Guess that would do me no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 If you are looking for a bigger rear, cheap, I think you can get a 19mm from a 2010-2012 Subaru Outback that will fit the 2013 Legacy. I seem to recall that they cost about $75 new from Subaru. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/19mm-rear-sway-bar-install-pics-148945.html http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-5th-generation-suspension-thread-163275.html?p=3551221&highlight=19mm GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Sorry roundthirteen, don't mean to be thread jacking. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Seems easy, I don't want to go crazy in a DD/ grocery getter, but that understeer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The 19mm will help some with the understeer, but not much. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 16mm to 19mm is a pretty good increase. I'm not looking for rally handling - the lady drives it too - just a little closer to neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I went 16 to 22 on mine and I would say that it is still pretty neutral, although its only been a few days, haven't been on a track or autox yet, and am not really into pushing it to the point of accidentally wrecking my car. It feels very good and I still got a little push yesterday on an off-camber left hand turn at a T intersection. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Good info. What bar did you get? I had Whiteline with their endlinks under my Impreza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Whiteline. The one with the braces. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedTents Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 21mm front, 16mm rear. The most common upgrade is the Whiteline swaybar set, 22mm front and 20mm rear. The rear bar makes the most dramatic difference. Be sure to pair them with a good set of end links and mounting bracket. Let me know if I can quote a set for you. Are endlinks recommended for all four corners, or just the rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 if you are replacing the bar, replacing hte endlinks is trivial. If you have lots of miles on the car (over 50k), you probably need new ones as the rubber OEM dont last forever. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I wouldn't spend my money on end link bling. I am just gonna wear out the stockers and probably replace with stockers when the time comes unless I find I am going through them quickly or there is evidence of failure. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundthirteen Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I wouldn't spend my money on end link bling. I am just gonna wear out the stockers and probably replace with stockers when the time comes unless I find I am going through them quickly or there is evidence of failure. I changed the front end links when I replaced the front struts because I had one going bad, just put Moogs on there for now. I heard if you change the rear sway bar on a lowered car there are a few brands of end links that work better than others. My car's not a sleeper it's a hibernator. http://pure-tuning.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I changed the front end links when I replaced the front struts because I had one going bad, just put Moogs on there for now. I heard if you change the rear sway bar on a lowered car there are a few brands of end links that work better than others. Yes, I suppose there are different lengths and they change the geometry a little bit. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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