Will M5 Front Swaybars fit on non M 5 series?

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02-08-2007, 06:24 PM

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Has anyone installed M5 front Swaybars on their non M 5 series? I just recently found out with ARS on my 545i it will not fit.

Thanks in advance for the input.

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02-08-2007, 09:34 PM

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I have it on a 520iA, and its fine..

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02-09-2007, 01:12 AM

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yes, they do fit, but you also might want to look into the H&R ones.
Even a little thicker and, iirc, full material instead of hollow

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02-09-2007, 10:22 PM

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yes get the H&R Swaybars, I got them and are very good

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02-10-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='389542' date='Feb 10 2007, 02:22 AM

yes get the H&R Swaybars, I got them and are very good

whats a swaybar?

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02-10-2007, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='389618' date='Feb 10 2007, 04:13 PM

whats a swaybar?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sway_bar

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02-10-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ats77' post='389619' date='Feb 10 2007, 04:19 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sway_bar

part number of the swaybar of the m5 ?

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02-11-2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='389618' date='Feb 10 2007, 11:13 PM

whats a swaybar?

swaybar is a peice of steel bar that is fitted to the bottum of the front or real wheels, you will not see it on a e60 just a little sticking out on the inner side of the front wheel. Itis covered with the black cover.
most car now days will have 1 but not as strong or stiff.

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