rear swaybar comparison AFE vs Steeda?

[Toadster]

Looks like they're both 3-way adjustable, and are 1" bars (vs the OEM 3/4" bar) I really like the greaseability of the AFE setup though, but is it worth the extra $20?

Steeda

AfE

I'll be adding Steeda springs which shouldn't change geometry that much

thoughts? comparisons? ideas?

 

[bmidd]

Based on the links you shared, there is a ~$35 difference. I really don't think you would notice a difference between the two. I think the Steeda looks better, the aFe just looks like a straight bar with2 90s on the end.
We have a Steeda bar with the Steeda springs, it does what it's supposed to do and it's blue, which is my favorite color.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Based on the links you shared, there is a ~$35 difference. I really don't think you would notice a difference between the two. I think the Steeda looks better, the aFe just looks like a straight bar with2 90s on the end.
We have a Steeda bar with the Steeda springs, it does what it's supposed to do and it's blue, which is my favorite color.

I mean…all a swaybar need to be is a straight bar with a pair of 90° ends. Extra angles and bends don’t add any functionality.

 

[Toadster]

ok went with the Steeda bar, will match the springs LOL

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I mean…all a swaybar need to be is a straight bar with a pair of 90° ends. Extra angles and bends don’t add any functionality.

Do I here DIY?

 

[TMac]

Do I here DIY?

Sure, assuming you can calculate shear modulus, polar rate of inertia, and the easy part, the length!

 

[Toadster]

Do I here DIY?

Steinjager J0043956 - Sway Bar Hanger Kit

 

[bmidd]

I mean…all a swaybar need to be is a straight bar with a pair of 90° ends. Extra angles and bends don’t add any functionality.

I just said it looked better, must be the blue.

 

[tj@steeda]

Great choice going with Steeda

 

[TheHypnoToad]

Now if Steeda would come up with a front sway bar upgrade or AFE would offer theirs in blue. Hate mixing colors and the springs and rear sway bar are Steeda blue.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Now if Steeda would come up with a front sway bar upgrade or AFE would offer theirs in blue. Hate mixing colors and the springs and rear sway bar are Steeda blue.

Steeda posted here they’ll have a front bar out in a few weeks.

 

[tj@steeda]

Steeda posted here they’ll have a front bar out in a few weeks.

Yes - got official word this will be available shortly!

TJ

 

[mwinn]

Steeda posted here they’ll have a front bar out in a few weeks.

Hello UNBROKEN, like to get your take on the upgraded front bar. I know you upgraded yours, and I'm intrigued about Steeda. I'm all in with steeda now, springs rear bar and tower brace, but wondering if the front bar upgrade is worth the effort. I don't drive 10 10th of this car's ability. To that end will I notice an improvement? I Like the sweeping on or off ramps, traffic round-abouts and the trips on the Blueridge, but I know my driving limitations and don't go beyond them. Any thoughts?

 

[UNBROKEN]

Hello UNBROKEN, like to get your take on the upgraded front bar. I know you upgraded yours, and I'm intrigued about Steeda. I'm all in with steeda now, springs rear bar and tower brace, but wondering if the front bar upgrade is worth the effort. I don't drive 10 10th of this car's ability. To that end will I notice an improvement? I Like the sweeping on or off ramps, traffic round-abouts and the trips on the Blueridge, but I know my driving limitations and don't go beyond them. Any thoughts?

Does it make a difference? Definitely.
That said I’m just getting started dialing the front and rear bars in together. I started full stiff on both to see if I could get it to push…and I can. I flogged it pretty good today…it pushed hard enough on some tight stuff for Advance Trac to kick in. I’m gonna pull the rear bar back to the middle setting today then play again next weekend to see if it settled it down at the limit.

 

[TheHypnoToad]

Steeda posted here they’ll have a front bar out in a few weeks.

Yes - got official word this will be available shortly!

TJ

Great news. Must have overlooked the announcement. So thanks for letting me know and I’ll keep an eye out for it on the Steeda site.

 

[Toadster]

wondering if Steeda would offer their Engine Bay Strut bar in blue like their suspension parts... seems like it would be a cool option

 

[Blown F-150]

wondering if Steeda would offer their Engine Bay Strut bar in blue like their suspension parts... seems like it would be a cool option

Just ask, they will do it.


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[mwinn]

Does it make a difference? Definitely.
That said I’m just getting started dialing the front and rear bars in together. I started full stiff on both to see if I could get it to push…and I can. I flogged it pretty good today…it pushed hard enough on some tight stuff for Advance Trac to kick in. I’m gonna pull the rear bar back to the middle setting today then play again next weekend to see if it settled it down at the limit.

DAMN YOU!! Getting the wallet out now! All seriousness, thank you for your insight. Always appreciated.

 

[mwinn]

Just ask, they will do it.

Wish I'd known that. Had mine powder coated locally. Got a close match. I've seen others done in red.

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[TheHypnoToad]

Just ask, they will do it.
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Yep, I had mine done and it cost $25 extra and had to wait until they were doing blue powder coating of other parts but it was only a week delay. The extra cost may have changed since I had ordered. So not too bad but as others have said, you need to talk with them to get the change done.