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2026 rear sway bar replacement

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What's up guys let's get some input on this debate.
I ordered my new 26 from a 22 model.
I am putting together my mod list and am thinking on changing some things.
First is Eibach springs again just like on the old one, but I was thinking of just keeping the stock sway bar.
I mean after its lowered does it really matter that much as I'm not taking quick corners just concerned with 0-60 1/4-mile times.
I'm keeping my tuner device SCT and tuning with Matt at Gearhead again and tuned for E50 but am thinking of keeping stock intake instead of reusing the AFE intake.
I learned a lot from this forum and found that some mods just aren't worth the money and some of course are needed like intercooler/tune etc.
 

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If you’re concerned with 0-60 and stability I find these to be 100% necessary:
Rear swaybar set to firm
Steeda rear subframe bushing braces
FenFab billet vertical links
Steeda adjustable toe links
ID Speed diff brace

Adding those parts makes a night and day difference.
 

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If you’re concerned with 0-60 and stability I find these to be 100% necessary:
Rear swaybar set to firm
Steeda rear subframe bushing braces
FenFab billet vertical links
Steeda adjustable toe links
ID Speed diff brace

Adding those parts makes a night and day difference.
The 22 has a AWR brace with the JXB bushing insert. I also have the Steeda subframe inserts but feel like those really added to a rough ride.
 

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The 22 has a AWR brace with the JXB bushing insert. I also have the Steeda subframe inserts but feel like those really added to a rough ride.
I'm doing the JXB insert again, but not the subframe bushing inserts.
 



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