AWR Swaybar pics

[MazdaManic5]

Ok guys here is my problem, i just installed new tokico hps and decided to upgrade to beefy awr endlinks, the problem im having is the STOCK swaybar is clunking on the lateral links (the bars parralel and to the ground) at least thats what i think htey are called.
So i would love to see a pic of someone with stock sways and awr endlinks or a good close up of the AWR swaybars, either 19 or 21.5.
A close up of the position of the endlinks in relation to the laterla links would be super. I need to decide if i need to reposition or buy a new sway bar, i would love a new swaybar bar but money is tight. Thanks in advance,
-RYan

 

[uclap5]

you may have to have the bar upside down. i forgot what we did when we installed them on my friends protege, but i think we turned the bar over and we were able to get them to fit

 

[MazdaManic5]

its my stock swaybar and awr endlinks that im having the trouble withSo it is in the stock position.

 

[rustychops41]

AWR's end-links are longer than the stock ones, even in their "shortest" configuration. Positioning your stock bar under the lateral links won't work unless you have it hanging way down low due to the location of the hole in the sway bar end. It's a longshot, not to mention alot of work, but drilling 2 new (#10) holes closer to the strut body on the tabs might swing the bar up enough for clearance, but the HP's have a pretty beefy tab. Since you still are using the stock bar, you might just wanna put the OEM links back on until you get the 19mm or 21.5mm upgrade, something we all highly recommend anyway if you want your P5 to come alive in the twisties.

 

[MazdaManic5]

thats what i thought, i think ill fab up a short endlink or drill new holes im debating. Which option do you think;; be better.
DRILL NEW HOLES OR
FABRICATE SHORTER ENDLINKS?

 

[rwvault15]

I just put the MSP springs on my '03 LX sedan, when lowered back down off the lift the stock end links ended up being to long and are basically sitting on the sway bar...I guess getting the AWR links wouldn't make it any better if they are longer, but would buying the AWR swaybar or racing beat change the position of the sway bar to let enough travel room for the end links? or do I just need to find shorter end links, I can't find any info on this anywhere (scratch)

 

[Natey]

Does this help at all?

 

[Mike R]

Try putting the endlinks on with the car on the ground so the suspension is loaded. It'll give you a better idea of what needs to be where.