AWD Strut and Sway Bars...

[VIBEwithanO]

While I'm sure this has been covered, I can't find the information. In looking at neverenoughauto.com, they list their sway and strut bars for the Vibe at 03+ except AWD. Is there a reason for this? Do they make them for the AWD (06 in my case)? If so, where are they available?Thanks so much in advance.

[keithvibe]

Quote, originally posted by VIBEwithanO »While I'm sure this has been covered, I can't find the information. In looking at neverenoughauto.com, they list their sway and strut bars for the Vibe at 03+ except AWD. Is there a reason for this? Do they make them for the AWD (06 in my case)? If so, where are they available?Thanks so much in advance.No they do not make the sway bars for the AWD. AWD has independent rear suspention. Where as the other models have a solid rear. ANY strut bar will fit the 06. I have one on mine.

[northvibe]

you are talking about the strut tower bar correct? just wanted to clarify that.

[WaveAction]

he';s asking about both, the sway bars and strut bars..me and him were talkin on msn and neither of us knew why they didnt make it..but i ask why the subarus and any other manufactor that has AWD have sway bars for their cars?

[northvibe]

I was refering to keithvibes comment on the strut bar part.....

[keithvibe]

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »I was refering to keithvibes comment on the strut bar part.....Yes, strut tower bar.

[WaveAction]

so what about the sway bars..is their anyone that makes them for awd's? subaru has them and so does other car companies

[BlueCrush]

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction »so what about the sway bars..is their anyone that makes them for awd's? subaru has them and so does other car companiesNo, not for the AWD Vibe. Supposedly the AWD Vibe is able to use the Tanabe Rear Under Brace for the Celica. It is supposed to be a direct bolt on. It is similar to the Strut Tower Brace in that is looks like more than it does. A couple of older 4WD Matrix ownres had them, but they don't post on MO anymore.

[WaveAction]

ahh gotcha..well im not the one really wondering..it's vibewithano..but i am a lil curious to it all..just glad i got an FWD

[VIBEwithanO]

Interesting stuff. I'll look more seriously at it next year, but I wanted to know. Thanks for all the info.

[Mavrik]

Subaru has front and rear sway bars as well as strut bars. Has nothing to do with the AWD. its based on suspension design.The awd Vibe doesn't have a solid rear suspension like the GT or base Vibe which is why the rear sway will not attach. I wonder if anyone with an AWD can post up a pic and I'll post up one of the rear on a FWD to compare.

[WaveAction]

are subies also solid rear suspension? or is it independent like the awd vibe?

[Whelan]

Ill snap a pic of my suspension, since I'm lucky and got my IRS, the Civic I had was Solid, it sucked.

[SeattleJeremy]

Subaru's have independent front and rear suspensions. The Vibe AWD has independent front and rear suspension. The Vibe Base/GT has independent front, with solid Rear. All Vibes take the same Strut tower bars (the one that goes above the struts) I've also read the Aftermarket Celica Rear sway bars fit the AWD Vibe/Matrix, but I don't have an AWD to confirm that.