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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Red face anti sway bar install

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does anyone know by installing aftermarket anti sway bars void the warranty? i'm seriously thinking about installing the sway bars, but i'm concerned about voiding any warranty................
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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The only possible argument I could anticipate from MB would be if a strut failed due to the higher roll resistance, and I'm not saying that is a logical argument, but the only one which comes to mind. It would certainly have no impact on the warranty for the rest of the vehicle.

I have the Eibach front bar installed, and the results are excellent. It was a fairly easy install job. The rear will be another story. The rear bar is still sitting in the box, as I have not had the opportunity for the full rear subframe drop, which is required. It's about a three hour labor op at the independent shop I use.

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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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thank you for your input sportstick.....i just needed some assurance on the warranty issue. i noticed that you have the 4matic, is that why the rear sway bar install requires
for the full rear subframe drop?????
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mbc300
thank you for your input sportstick.....i just needed some assurance on the warranty issue. i noticed that you have the 4matic, is that why the rear sway bar install requires
for the full rear subframe drop?????
No...actually my C is rwd....my E350 is 4MATIC. I contacted Eibach, Tire Rack, and MB, and all agree that the rear bar cannot be replaced without the subframe drop, or actually a loosening which allows it to drop somewhat, per my independent shop. At current labor rates, that increases the rear bar cost about $300 beyond the part cost. Wish I had known that before buying the full set, as the front bar results are quite good alone...it's only a slight bit tight in front with a bit more understeer when really pushed.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 04:45 PM
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do you have a DIY for front sway bar change?
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 12:22 AM
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Too bad this is such an old thread. I'm curious about the handling. The car already has such minimal roll. Would this cause any understeer to only do the front?
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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so a strut bar will not void the warranty for the whole vehicle. they just wont replace the struts if they fail?
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