S2000 Brakes and Suspension Discussions about S2000 brake and suspension systems.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Sake Bomb

Eibach sway bar problem

Thread Tools
 
Old Aug 16, 2014 | 10:07 AM
  #1  
donatello's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Default Eibach sway bar problem

I just recently installed front and rear eibach adjustable sway bars and I feel as if my car has more sway than before, just in the rear. I can feel the rear end sway every time I turn a corner. When I installed the sway bars I noticed the stoppers on the ends of the sway bar dont go far enough.out to sit against the bracket. Stock sway bar stoppers sit right up against the bushing bracket. Anyone else have this problem?
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2014 | 01:23 PM
  #2  
SMG1990's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 142
Likes: 3
Default

Is it the gap the same on the other side of the car too?
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2014 | 08:30 PM
  #3  
donatello's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Default

No gap on the other side but it shifts from side to side. So if I turn a corner the other direction the sway bar will have a gap on the other side and no gap on this side.
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:53 AM
  #4  
SMG1990's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 142
Likes: 3
Default

That could be a fault with the unit then, maybe the collars that hold it to the bushings are not where they should be, might be worth contacting the people you brought it from and asking their opinion.

If both bushing brackets are on tight and there is no movement in them, then the sway bar should not be moving.
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2014 | 11:36 AM
  #5  
donatello's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Default

Ive also looked at pics of other peoples eibach sway bar installs and they have a gap too. They also say that their sway bars work great though.
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:01 PM
  #6  
Themikewoo's Avatar
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,660
Likes: 6
From: Manitoba
Default

Any noises?
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:16 PM
  #7  
SMG1990's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 142
Likes: 3
Default

Did they come with Eibach bushings to use? If so did you use them as they look like the oem ones you have
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2014 | 09:12 AM
  #8  
billios996's Avatar
15 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 8
From: Easton, PA
Default

with what stiffness settings do you install them?
Reply
Old Aug 19, 2014 | 10:13 AM
  #9  
donatello's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Default

Yes I used the eibach bushings and installed same as oem. Also I have them set on the stiffest setting
Reply
Old Aug 19, 2014 | 11:32 AM
  #10  
saving4one's Avatar
Member (Premium)
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 514
Likes: 40
From: Seneca Falls
Default

Per SMG1990, my Eibach bushings were red, that's why, from looking at your picture it looks like you have the black OEM ones installed. I thought that might be your issue as well.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:31 AM.