Mazda 3 sway bar install

**Disclaimer**

Use this video with the proper precautions in place and at your own risk. This video is not certified by Mazda or ASE Certified. I am not ASE certified or responsible for any damage or injury caused by misuse of this informational video.

This is an informational video of how to take off an OEM rear sway bar and replace it with an aftermarket H&R rear sway bar onto a 2007 Mazda 3 "S" 5 door (hatch).

Note: when doing this install, the wheels must be at ride height. So, the vehicle can be raised by a flat alignment style rack, or place the rear of the vehicle on ramps and securely chock the front wheels for safety.

I didn't show it in this video but I torqued the endlink nuts and bushing-bracket bolts to 40 ft. lbs. which are dealer specs.

Thanks for watching!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• mazda
• three
• h&r
• rear
• sway
• bar
• install
• installation
• replacement
• 2007
• aem
• vibrant
• auto
• motor
• sport

[damianfonseca]

My Mazda3 has an adjustable chamber kit which straightens the rear wheels but at high speed makes it unstable due to lift. I installed F&R Racing Beat Sway Bars plus thicker end links which require drilling for fitment. The car is stable at high speeds and cornering is a breeze now. I have the best of both worlds, my tires wear evenly and I regained and honestly increased the zoom zoom of my Mazda 3. I seriously recommend this upgrade to all Mazda3 owners.

[WHVN3S]

@damianfonseca I have ajdustable rear camber arms on mine as well. They help tremendously with rear tire wear on the Mazda 3. Mine is pretty stable at high speeds but can take some getting used to at high speed cornering like you say. Moving the rear tow in makes a big difference on handling with the 3. I was sick of buying tires every 22,000 miles though. So, now I get about 40,000 miles a set. I might have to try the thicker rear end links. What kind of rear end links do you have?

[jjw165]

Thanks for posting this video! I read about how easy this install was but held off until I found a video install for the job. Today, I installed a Progress rear sway bar on my 2008 Mazda 3. You are right. This is a very nice upgrade for handling in the corners. Thanks again, with the aid of your video I installed the bar in 40 minutes including torquing the bolts.

[WHVN3S]

Glad the video helped! Thanks for the comment. It's definitely one of the easiest suspension upgrades to enhance the handling performance of their Mazda 3. I work with a guy who used to build Mazda rotary and Porsche road race cars in the 70' and 80's and he was telling me that by putting a larger sway bar in the rear actually makes the front end grip more. I guess this would help if one's car had understeer. But, If the car has too much oversteer, you'd want to put a larger bar in the front.

[mario4817]

great video dude

[WHVN3S]

Thanks man! What a difference this upgrade made in the corners!

[lmprider92]

Great video! i am half way through mine altho with 110K on the MZ3 a torque wrench may be necesary

[luo198712]

Im thinking about upgrade my 2009 Mazda 3, any suggestions.

About the sway bar, where u buy it?

im rookie guy

[jerm510]

How did you get that center plate off so easily... after spending an hour (with plenty of WD40) trying to get it off I finally just sheared the head of one of the bolts... great...

[damianfonseca]

@WHVN3S Actually their's no need for rear end links, the links replaced are the front ones and their about 2mm thicker so a drill bit is included. Racing Beat sells everything for about 473.00 and it's a great price in comparison w/ buying the factory F&R sway bars plus end links which run about 900.00 and do nothing. You can get them on ebay for the same price. Your a smart guy, AEM is the only company which sells a water by pass to avoid engine water ingestion.

[bluberry202]

why can't they all be so accessible?!



[tubegangsta]

Question: Is it crucial to torque the bolts to 40lbs? I only have a regular socket wrench

[dmbdrtyape]

the most clever use of landscaping bricks I've ever seen. well done

[tetra19]

Great video man, can see everything perfectly. Pretty easy install!