[pmburn01]

Just got my Steeda R bar and it's frickin' HUGE

28.6mm diameter solid steel bar is big. It's nothing flashy-- gold-cad plated with new bushings. Looks like a true race part. I'll let you guys know more when I get it installed. Still no word on when the matching front bar will be released. Right now I am leaning heavily toward a F H&R on the stiffest setting (two adjustments, not three like I thought) to match this.

MichaelXi, any word lately on the LCA issue when using big bars like this on the Focus. As far as I know, there was only the one or two failures ever.

PMB

 

[AT1]

Just got my Steeda R bar and it's frickin' HUGE

28.6mm diameter solid steel bar is big. It's nothing flashy-- gold-cad plated with new bushings. Looks like a true race part. I'll let you guys know more when I get it installed. Still no word on when the matching front bar will be released. Right now I am leaning heavily toward a F H&R on the stiffest setting (two adjustments, not three like I thought) to match this.

MichaelXi, any word lately on the LCA issue when using big bars like this on the Focus. As far as I know, there was only the one or two failures ever.

PMB

Pics of it would be awesome.

 

[Onespeed24]

Well, to add to the confusion, apparently since 2003, base model Focuses don't get a rear sway bar anymore.

Then what's that thing under the back of my base 2003.5 ZX3?

An SVT rear sway bar?

 

[pmburn01]

Edited the first post to include additional information.

PMB

 

[LEDzx3]

i'm pretty sure that the current 14" hubcap lower models of the sedans, don't have rear bars, and i have seen certain SE models have them and some don't. but every ZTS i've seen, had them. i think it depends on the package deal.

 

[pmburn01]

Edited to update specs.

PMB

 

[pmburn01]

Just as an FYI. I thought I would measure my stock front anti-sway on my '03 SVTF. I mesured it with digital calipers and the result was surprising:

21.96mm not the 21mm it "supposedly" was. Looks like there's no need to upgrade.

BTW, I also installed my Steeda rear 28.6mm bar and the initial results are a big

. The rear is much firmer and feels great.

PMB

 

[stealthzx3]

with the Steeda rear bar, and SVT front, do u feel this a good combo? Does it make the rear step out really easy? and what spring/shocks r u running, stock SVT?

 

[pmburn01]

Right now, I have about 5 miles on the Steeda Bar. I'm not sure how easily it will make the rear step out, but the 22mm Front and the 28.6mm rear are a recommended setup from Steeda. I'm not expecting my focus to be "tail-happy" by any means.

BTW, I'm running Steeda springs with Koni yellows.


PMB

 

[YellaPZEV]

Well, to add to the confusion, apparently since 2003, base model Focuses don't get a rear sway bar anymore.

Then what's that thing under the back of my base 2003.5 ZX3?

is it really base? Mine's only A/C and it's a later 2k3 with the PZEV and i've got none. Funniest part about this is...I can own corners just as well as my old neon with the "Sport" suspension and F/R sways

. I really need to get one on this.

 

[AT1]

Positive it's a base model ZX3. Built in August of 2003. No power nothing. Optional A/C and AM/FM/Single CD. With rear sway bar (now upgraded to SVT rear sway bar).