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PIU rear sway bar

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Tried search, didn't come up with much.

Would upgrading to PIU rear sway bar be a worthwhile upgrade? It's about half the price of Steeda/AFE. Direct swap with ST hardware?

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Can't answer the question but one thing to consider is that the PIU one is not adjustable.
 

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The PIU rear bar is in between the ST and Steeda/AFE bars, so of course it’s an upgrade. There are a few threads with comments on the PIU parts already. The PIU rear shocks are also allegedly stiffer, which could be a great combo to cut down the understeer. I have these parts waiting to go on mine since I’ll be removing the rusted Steeda bar. All said and done, the PIU bar & shocks together all came in around $350, FYI. Not a bad deal at all.
 

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Can't answer the question but one thing to consider is that the PIU one is not adjustable.
Good point. Although I would probably just use the middle setting.
 

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The PIU rear bar is in between the ST and Steeda/AFE bars, so of course it’s an upgrade. There are a few threads with comments on the PIU parts already. The PIU rear shocks are also allegedly stiffer, which could be a great combo to cut down the understeer. I have these parts waiting to go on mine since I’ll be removing the rusted Steeda bar. All said and done, the PIU bar & shocks together all came in around $350, FYI. Not a bad deal at all.
Yeah, solid deal. Are you leaving the front struts stock?
 

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Yeah, solid deal. Are you leaving the front struts stock?
Yes. I want only the rear to be stiffer since that’s the way to trim down some under-steer.

Can't answer the question but one thing to consider is that the PIU one is not adjustable.
True, but a thicker bar is still going to tighten up the rear over a stock bar, just not to the extent of an adjustable bar. The difference may be minimal anyway, but I’ll know soon enough when I make the swap.
 

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Has anyone tried the PIU bar yet? A good amount cheaper, no worries of paint flaking in salt areas, and no potential squeaking / fitment issues. Seems like a win?

also can someone confirm the part number for it? Is it LB5Z-5A772-C?
 

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Have had the PIU rear bar and matching shocks on for a couple months now. Nice improvement and even better that it isn’t going to rust out like the Steeda bar. You have the correct p/n.
 

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Nice improvement and even better that it isn’t going to rust out like the Steeda bar. You have the correct p/n.
Thank you. Ordered, 138 to my door
 



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