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  1. #1
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    FS: E46 M3 Sway Bars

    Upgraded to CSL sways and don't need these anymore. If they don't sell, I'll just scrap them. As far as I know, the front bar is a direct swap for a non-M, but the rear bar may require some fabrication

    Sizes are 26mm front and 21.5mm rear. Comes with end links, bushings, and brackets. The bushings front and rear have ~20k miles on them. The front end links have about 40k. Rear end links are factory



    Looking for $100 + shipping for the full kit. Will accept reasonable offers. And maybe even an unreasonable offer.

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    I immediately did a little research and found that the front is a decent upgrade! The rear won't fit, unfortunately, due to the mounting tabs not being correct for a non-M.
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    Sounds about right. I'm not sure what prevents one from using non-M brackets, but I haven't ever tried fitting an M3 rear bar to a non-M

    I am willing to separate and discount. I'll probably just have to junk the rear bar unless someone has an M3 rear subframe without any of the suspension bits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by terraphantm View Post
    Sounds about right. I'm not sure what prevents one from using non-M brackets, but I haven't ever tried fitting an M3 rear bar to a non-M
    i think the issue is that the rearmost diff mount bracket interferes with the M3 bar's path (hence the funky bends in the non-M bar).

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    GLWS. I jump on it but I got an upgrade sway bar waiting to put on. This is a great deal.
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    How many miles are on the sway bar? I am interested in the front.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Whammy View Post
    How many miles are on the sway bar? I am interested in the front.
    The mileage shouldn't matter. It itself is not a wear item.
    BP
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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    The mileage shouldn't matter. It itself is not a wear item.
    But depending on the environment/climate and how long on the car, could make a difference.


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    I have these! lol

    BP is correct but don't forget the bushings are what wear over time. So do your end links


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