slowpro

I installed the progress sway bar about 2 months ago with no problem. Then I started to hear a clanking noise at the rear of my car. The sway bar was colliding with another bar which is attached to the wheel. I took the sway bar off any suggestions?

2.0GT

are you using the factory endlinks? If so, a heavier syaybar will cause them to wear out quicker. Have somebody rock the car from side to side. If its the endlinks, you can feel the movement through them.

macdaddyslomo

What kind of protege do you have. Which bar are you referring to ?? Pics would help tremendously.......

slowpro

Its a 2002 protege5 and the sway bar is a progress 22mm rear sway bar. Pics should be up soon and yes Im using the stock end links but the stock end links are brand new (only about a week old).

macdaddyslomo

I meant which bar was it colliding with ? there are many parts to the suspension that could be referred to as a bar...Being connected to the wheel narrows it down but not much...It's probably either the rear tie bar or the trailing arm you are referring to, but i can't tell from your description

mthegodfather

With some pics im sure this could be diagnosed in no time.

slowpro

I believe its the trailing arm

macdaddyslomo

If the sway is hitting the trailing arm, it's either a VERY poor product, or it was improperly installed

slowpro

I'm sure I installed it right, I'll have the pics up next week.

steve_protege

So if you're sure you installed it right that means the bar must be a pretty poor product. I was thinking of getting this sway bar for my Pro sedan. but I don't need it to be hitting on my trailing links or anything else for that matter. Could it be the fact that the bar is too long?

Would it be better to get a smaller one (like the 19.5 mm AWR bar)? If the clanking is something minor which can be fixed, then maybe I get it. But if not, Im guessing it would be better to spend the extra dollars on the AWR bar, right?

macdaddyslomo

just get the MSP swaybar kit

steve_protege

Where can I find the sway bar kit? Whats included in it? How much does it cost?

macdaddyslomo

mazdastuff.com, It includes front and rear swaybars, and the rear crossmember

steve_protege

Is it cheaper than 357.00 + shipping anywhere else?

zerocover

Is this the same kit.
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/62-1122
Dam thats a cheap set up. Corksport has just the rear for $170.

Has anyone else tried this thing? Looks prommising at 22mm.