legacycentral bbs

In the picture below is a 21mm (?) FSB off an '04 Forester XT (same as an STi I was told). From left>>right: stock bracket/bushing, stock bushing and the bushing that came w/the sway bar.


This is mounted up to my Legacy SS crossmember. I was able to use the stock bushing and bracket, but wondered if I 'should'? Will that bigger bar over-stress the bushing and bracket or will I just be giving up control vs. what the larger bushing/bracket would provide?

I bought the correct bracket/clamp for the XT's bushing but there's no way to mount it, as it has bolt holes on both ends. See the 2nd pic (not mine - just for reference).



I've read on here about 'cutting the bushing', but not found any pics of WHAT to cut. I did see where someone modified the SS brackets HERE (scroll down), but not sure if that's the best solution either.

Thanks for any input.
Td

Good question. I also upgraded my front swaybar with a 20mm WRX wagon bar and used the stock bushings

You'll be fine with the stock mount. I used the appropriate poly bushing and it worked fine.

Cool...Thanks Josh.

You need some lube on that poly bushing. The Energy Suspension silicone lube is great. Far better than the Whiteline/SuperPro lube.

I've heard that teflon tape works well also.

I've been using the stock worn out(read slightly expanded) stock bushing for about a year now on my 20mm WRX wagon bar without any issues or noises

Thanks for the info - we'll run 'em as is.