Front subframe reinforcement?

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Apr 27, 2008 | 08:14 PM

MrXclusivE

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Front subframe reinforcement?

I am installing sir front lca's and sway bar (26mm) into a 98 ek hatch, is the front subframe same between the dx and the sir or I'll need some sort of reinforcement to prevent damage?

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Apr 27, 2008 | 08:36 PM

bpr0422

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Re: Front subframe reinforcement? (MrXclusivE)

i've never read anything about having to reinforce the front subframe for a swaybar...

the rear, thats a different question...

Apr 28, 2008 | 06:54 AM

MrXclusivE

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Re: Front subframe reinforcement? (bpr0422)

I haven't heard either, but I'm adding a 26mm bar to a subframe that didn't have a bar from factory, want to make sure it won't screw anything up.

Apr 28, 2008 | 11:28 AM

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Re: Front subframe reinforcement? (MrXclusivE)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrXclusivE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I haven't heard either, but I'm adding a 26mm bar to a subframe that didn't have a bar from factory, want to make sure it won't screw anything up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I believe that the steering rack and transmission mount will exert more force on the front subframe than the swaybar ever will. I wouldn't worry about it.