I've gotten so much help from these forums, I just feel compelled to post my own info that might help. Thank you all.
install on a 98 civic cx hatch.

Anyways, I got a new front swaybar from ST and it did not fit correctly. the bracket that was supplied was off. I called ST and they said they would not fix it. anyone else who may have the ST front sway bar on their EK should take a look to see if it was installed correctly.

As you can see there is a big gap. not safe to just tighten down with the bolts.



shims made and inserted. fits nicely now.

thickness of the shim is .062". either mill that much off the other end or add a shim. the rest of the install, I'm sure that you can use the seach function.. lol.