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Kubica · 05-07-2010, 09:28 AM

Ok just a small question- didn't want to post in the general section.

I bought a used rear H&R non-m sway bar for the xi. Upon closer inspection, it looks like i got 20mm OEM BMW rear sway bar bushings, instead of the 21mm bushings that come with the H&R bar new.

Can I use the 20mm bushings on a 21mm bar? Or is that a complete no-go? Is it safe to shave 1/2mm from the inside diameter of the bushings?

If not, should I go with the 21.5mm M3 bushings?

Thanks guys- I have no experience with sways and I was hoping to get them on tomorrow because I'll have a nice place to test the new setup on Sunday. Otherwise I guess I'll have to order new bushings from H&R.

05-07-2010, 09:28 AM	#1
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,911 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	H&R rear sway bar help Ok just a small question- didn't want to post in the general section. I bought a used rear H&R non-m sway bar for the xi. Upon closer inspection, it looks like i got 20mm OEM BMW rear sway bar bushings, instead of the 21mm bushings that come with the H&R bar new. Can I use the 20mm bushings on a 21mm bar? Or is that a complete no-go? Is it safe to shave 1/2mm from the inside diameter of the bushings? If not, should I go with the 21.5mm M3 bushings? Thanks guys- I have no experience with sways and I was hoping to get them on tomorrow because I'll have a nice place to test the new setup on Sunday. Otherwise I guess I'll have to order new bushings from H&R.