DIY: Progress Rear Sway Bar & Mounting Kit

Grey · 06-26-2003

In the DIY section it only has a reference to this thread. Is that intentional?

greeot · 10-21-2003

thanks for the great DYI, man. i am going to be getting it really soon, and all this install info will help a lot. appreciate the time you put into this to help us out.

Grey · 10-21-2003

No problem. I'm glad that what I did is useful.

604SPEEDANDSTYLE · 10-22-2003

quick question...does the mounting kit...allow me to add the sway bar
to lx coupe without going out and fabricating brackets for the LCA

Grey · 10-22-2003

Yes. That's exactly what it's for.

It will allow mounting of rear sway bars to the rear lower control arms on all Civics not equiped with a rear sway bar from the factory.

ballajack11 · 11-13-2003

So say I have a rsx type s sway bar with brushing, will it be easier to install since i have a ex, canadian si.

Renamazazo · 11-13-2003

yes, you should just have to take the old bushings off, as well as the bar, and loosen the endlinks, then just put the new bar in with the new endlinks and you should be set.

CrazyCakes · 11-13-2003

any idea if it will clear with the magnaflow cat-back. also you said that you have the front sway bar too, i have heard that this will make your car under steer any truth to this???

Grey · 11-13-2003

I don't know if it will clear the Magnaflow cat-back because I don't have one. Maybe someone else does? Anyone have both the Progress rear sway bar and the Magnaflow cat-back?

As for the understeer thing... Mine handles pretty neutral now with the 27mm front sway bar and the 22mm rear sway bar.

Bellz · 11-14-2003

If anyone wants a pdf file of this DIY, you can download it from the DX-R site in my sig. All the info here, plus extra pics and FAQ are included. You can also save it or print it.

Here's the direct link:
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bobbyd · 12-18-2003

It clears Magnaflow cat backs with no problem.

nindoo · 10-10-2004

Did you have to change the endlinks(did your stock ones break after a while?)?

All lot people mention the progress bar doesn't clear some exhausts? Will I have trouble with my stock exhaust?

Since I have the EX I will not have to drill holes into the part that holds the lower control arms right? The holes that currently hold the sway bushings brakets should line up fine? or its not the case?

cubanmike26 · 10-10-2004

Nindoo, about your first question: I read on a thread that the OEM endlinks do break after a while. Appearently they can't sustain the pressure od the new thicker bars. They recommended getting Grey's endlinks once you get the bars. I haven't yet bought my sway bars but when I do, I'll get the endlinks as well. Grey PMed me a few days ago and he said he's constantly improving them so he has a better version of the endlinks now. Hope this works.
Regarding your other question, I can't help since I got an LX.

nindoo · 10-10-2004

Thanks Cuban mike I might as well get the endlinks with the bar. I was planning on getting the comptech I heard its a better bar.

danscreations · 10-10-2004

Great DIY I have been wanting to do this one for awhile. I do have a few question though.

- How's the car perform now?
- Will the swaybar have issues with a low drop or does the drop not matter as the bar will rotate anyway with the suspension at any point in travel?
- Where the best place to get this and price?