R36 Wagon HR Rear Sway Bar, any experience?

[eurobahn5]

I put the slightly larger wagon version (23.6MM) onto my sedan and I have a 24mm whiteline rear, seems to ride and handle really well.

[3C4M Guy]

I have a Whiteline 24mm rear swar bar, the 'D' rubbers are noisy, creaky, I did take them out and grease them but the noise comes back after a while, especially on hot days, any thoughts or fixes would be appreciated....

I chose H&R sway bars because I wanted the largest diameter bars available on the market. I'm very happy with my choice. The H&R bars are totally silent and the bushes don't squeak. The inside of each bush has a cross-hatch pattern which I think indicates they are self-lubricating.

The same can't be said for the Whiteline urethane bushes I fitted to front of the front lower control arms with Whiteline anti-lift kit at the rear of the front LCA. They constantly creak and groan. I plan to remove the urethane bushes and ALK and go back to rubber. I've bought some Audi TT solid rubber bushes without voids that should be firmer than standard yet not transmit road noise plus creak and groan.

[eurobahn5]

I agree 3C4M, I would rather H&R, I think whiteline are a bit rubbishy compared to other brands, can you suggest a 24mm 'D' rubber bush that would replace my whiteline ones and not squeak ?

[3C4M Guy]

Some people don't like urethane bushes because they believe they always need lubricating whereas rubber does not. I'm not sure that's completely true because I ran urethane in a previous car for 20+ years with no noise at all. Also, the OEM rubber bushes on the Passat's front bar groaned before I fitted the H&R bar. Fitting the H&R bar actually fixed a noise problem!

If you look at this snapshot from the H&R web site, they boast their bushes need no lubrication.



Products | H&R Special Springs, LP.

You ask a good question. I don't know the answer. Maybe someone else does?
Getting replacement D bushes from another manufacturer would require not only the ID to be 24mm, but the OD would have to perfectly match VW.

[Passat R36]

Goodies have arrived from Germany!
Still waiting for the Spline Tripe Square kit coming from UK.(Have M10 but also needs M6), then I can put the rear sway bar on and give a review!

[kamold]

I think I have an M6 triple square bit.
Let me know if you want to borrow it.
I'm in the Hills also.

[Passat R36]

I think I have an M6 triple square bit.
Let me know if you want to borrow it.
I'm in the Hills also.

Thanks for your offer, I will gave you a shout if I lose my patience. Cheers!

[Passat R36]

Spline Tripe Square Set has arrived, it comes with 1/2" adapter. Highly recommended! Only cost around $17 shipped from UK.

[kamold]

Nice one.
I bought mine from a specialty tool place in Pendle Hill probably cost me twice that, can't remember.

[3C4M Guy]

Wow. That's exciting your goodies have arrived from Germany and UK.

After fitting the new rear bar, remember to do your final tighten of the bolts only after the weight of the vehicle is on the wheels. Also check the bar clearance to the diff in case the saddle clamps need slotting.

Torque wrench settings from a Haynes manual:
Anti-roll bar to sub-frame 25 Nm, then angle-tighten a further 45⁰ (in curb weight position)
Anti-roll bar link 40 Nm (in curb weight position)