Why no sway bar sets for AWD?

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j235
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Why no sway bar sets for AWD?

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I've been looking at all of these sway bar sets that I can find fro the vibe or matrix and they all say not for AWD or 4WD versions. What up with that, It is essentially the same damn car why won't these bars work for the AWD?
2003 Lava Vibe AWD, Moon and Tunes package, all power with custom leather seats.
NSimkins
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Re: Why no sway bar sets for AWD? (j235)

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One reason why would be because the Base/GT models use a rear torsion beam suspension setup while the AWD is an independent suspension setup. Completely different rear suspensions, thus the reason. I believe most, if not all, sway bar sets available for purchase at this time are for the Base/GT rear suspension.I don't see why you shouldn't be able to use the front sway bar which is made for the Matrix/Vibe on all 3 models. It's just the rear that will not be possible at this time... at least until someone makes one available.The quantity of AWD vs. Base/GT models available varies greatly. There are very few AWD models out when compared to the other models. It may not be feasible to design a rear bar for the AWD until there are enough out on the road. It's all about making $$.
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