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minikevin 03-08-2019 12:09 AM

Worth installing a rear sway bar on F54 ALL S?
 
Hey I'm just wondering if its worth installing a rear sway bar on a 2017 F54 ALL S. Does it make a difference on the all wheel drive? Thanks in advance!

gearhead60 03-08-2019 05:44 AM

I'll let you know in the next couple of months.....mine is literally on the Brown Truck to be delivered today. I bought the NM 25mm bar and end links for my car from Outmotoring. With 5% off and free shipping, it was the best deal ($491) I could arrange. I'll install it in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned......

gearhead60 03-08-2019 10:13 AM

Brown Truck Delivery!
 
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2017All4 03-08-2019 03:48 PM

Oooh! Looks like a project that will require blood sacrifice. Keep us posted on your progress, and let us know how it impacts handling -- and whether or not you can haul heavier loads from garage sales.

gearhead60 03-09-2019 05:48 AM


Originally Posted by 2017All4 (Post 4455388)
Oooh! Looks like a project that will require blood sacrifice. Keep us posted on your progress, and let us know how it impacts handling -- and whether or not you can haul heavier loads from garage sales.

Blood and skin will be likely offered to the gods of good handling and stability during the ritual installation. Documentation of the install is planned.....stay posted....

gearhead60 03-29-2019 04:55 AM


Originally Posted by 2017All4 (Post 4455388)
Oooh! Looks like a project that will require blood sacrifice. Keep us posted on your progress, and let us know how it impacts handling -- and whether or not you can haul heavier loads from garage sales.

Install went smoothly for a change.....stay tuned for a blow by blow. Initial impressions are sharper turn in and flatter trajectory around corners......

2017All4 03-29-2019 07:38 AM

:popcorn:

TheBigNewt 04-01-2019 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by gearhead60 (Post 4459789)
Install went smoothly for a change.....stay tuned for a blow by blow. Initial impressions are sharper turn in and flatter trajectory around corners......

Oh I'm sure it's an improvement. When I drove my friends' 2016 MCS it was The Leaning Tower of Mini lol. Especially compared to mine which is really flat. It handled really well but it needed a sway bar. I had one on my 2007 MCS it cost me $300 installed.

gearhead60 04-01-2019 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by TheBigNewt (Post 4460582)
Oh I'm sure it's an improvement. When I drove my friends' 2016 MCS it was The Leaning Tower of Mini lol. Especially compared to mine which is really flat. It handled really well but it needed a sway bar. I had one on my 2007 MCS it cost me $300 installed.

It's definitely an improvement. I started on the lowest setting and am already contemplating changing it to the stiffest....

gearhead60 04-01-2019 08:00 PM

How to posting.....
 
Here's the install.....

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-sway-bar.html

2017All4 04-02-2019 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by gearhead60 (Post 4460712)

Excellent write up and photos, Mr. Gearhead. Thanks. Enjoy the ride.

gearhead60 05-30-2019 04:48 PM


Originally Posted by 2017All4 (Post 4460826)
Excellent write up and photos, Mr. Gearhead. Thanks. Enjoy the ride.

Quick update on the bar....worth it! Definitely makes a difference on the handling.....

AirborneMini003 03-19-2021 04:48 AM

I知 late to the party here so I知 defibrillating this thread instead of starting a new one.

I知 putting on lowering springs in a couple of weeks. Figured if I would want a rear sway bar, that痴 the time. I family haul with the occasional spirited drive. The roads where I am are not smooth and I don稚 want an uncomfortable drive for a better on ramp experience. I知 not sure if springs and sway bar are too much.

Is it worth the expense? I値l be leaving stock end links
Is the 25mm nm bar too stiff? Looks like there are 2 settings, I assume the lowest is enough?

gearhead60 03-22-2021 12:58 PM

I run on full stiff and I sprung for the solid end links. Definitely well planted.......


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