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Suspension How to tell if I have aftermarket rear sway bar?

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Old 08-01-2018, 11:48 AM
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How to tell if I have aftermarket rear sway bar?

Hello all! Hopefully someone can help me with this, I'm trying to figure out if my 2006 mcs has an aftermarket rear sway bar already installed. I'm questioning mine because mine has 3 adjustable holes and I'm under the impression that OEM rear sway bars were not made to be adjustable. Anyone know how I could find out for sure? Thanks in advance guys!
 
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3 holes = after market bar
next, get a caliper and measure the diameter to see if you have a 19mm, 20mm, 22mm or 25mm bar - easier than the mathematical pie
 
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Awesome thank you for the help! I'll double check it. I'm planning to upgrade suspension and I'd love to not have to pay for that if I already have an aftermarket one!! Lol
 
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Yup 3 holes for sure means it's aftermarket. If you post a pic I can even tell you what it is as we've installed every brand you can name.
 
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Yup 3 holes for sure means it's aftermarket. If you post a pic I can even tell you what it is as we've installed every brand you can name.
is this a good enough picture? I bought this R53 about a month ago and saw it was aftermarket but know nothing about it.
 

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