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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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Rear Sway Bars?

Ok, I want to get a Rear Sway Bar for my 03 Maxima but have heard some bad things about the Addco Sway Bar and how it can pinch the Brake Line. So what would be a good Rear Sway Bar to get for the MAXIMA? Anyone have any Ideas or Experiences?
Old Oct 12, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hct67
Ok, I want to get a Rear Sway Bar for my 03 Maxima but have heard some bad things about the Addco Sway Bar and how it can pinch the Brake Line. So what would be a good Rear Sway Bar to get for the MAXIMA? Anyone have any Ideas or Experiences?
I've had the Addco bar for well over 25k miles. No pinching, no rusting, no problems.

It even survived an accident bad enough to bend my rear beam.
Old Oct 12, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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I like Stillen because there are no bushings to wear out and it's made really well. I had an Addco sway bar on a different vechicle and was dissapointed with the fit and quality.
Old Oct 12, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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I bought my RSB from Cattman. I had no complaint except that the screws get loose like every 3 months, but all RSBs are like that, anyway. No comment on Stillen, cuz I never had any experience with that.


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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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I had the Addco RSB, and it was fine. I now have the Progress which is almost the same thing, but the hardware is designed better. Never had any brake line issues...
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 07:28 AM
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Stillen RSB is the best IMO in term of quality and fitment issue...tho it is costly in comparison with others.
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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I have the Stilllen and I've never had a problem (15K miles). It's a little expensive, but I'm very satisfied.
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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Eibach

How about the Eibach Kit, anyone have this one and if so how does it perform?



http://65.54.168.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?...2bSpring%2bSet
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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How about the Eibach Kit, anyone have this one and if so how does it perform?



http://65.54.168.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?...2bSpring%2bSet
Your link isn't working...but is that a front sway bar too? hm...
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2KSESteve
Stillen. For prices, see sig.



My Progress pinches/scuffs the rear brake lines. To those with addco/Progress bars, have you ever disconnected the rear strut and jacked the axle up? Bingo! A lowered car with cut bump stops like mine will interfere break line to rsb mount!

Those who have no problems just please be cautious!
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