WRX Rear Sway Bar Install - 2017 SUBARU FORESTER XT

[@ericg2167]

I'm sold. Cheap, easy mod. Less sway and a perfect fit. Yes the forester xt is the practical man's wrx.

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Exaaaaactly

[@vincentgibson3049]

I remember those days of working on cars outside in the snow during a michigan winter. lol Gotta love it. You know you are a true Car Guy when you get out there and wrench in a snow storm.

[@DimanLaundry]

Having mine installed today. Super excited to feel the grip

[@jerryclleung]

IMO, try the Whitelline heavy duty sway bars with the brace! You will be amazed. Have it on my 6 spd... amazing and flat!!!

[@Dresknowsbest]

On my 09 I put a Perrin 19mm adjustable bar. I had it on the middle setting. Since it was a non turbo I couldn’t put a bar in the front to balance it. But it made a world of a difference.

[@tommymas1]

Just did same for my 3 week old 2018 XT Touring. Had done the same for my 2014 XT Touring. Great mod for little cost and makes a huge difference.

[@thomaswhudson]

Do you notice it when driving highway? Like 80mph vs just cornering?

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Not at all, only on cornering

[@thomaswhudson]

I feel like while i am driving 80 or so on the highway the steering is a tad loose. Anyway to stiffen that up a bit? I am use to driving a VW GTI.

[@SootySweep22]

thomas hudson you can buy harder bushings for the rack and pinion for these cars. Not expensive.

[@dha588]

@@thomaswhudson did the sway bar fix that issue ?

[@matthewmaca6675]

Every Subaru should come with a set of metric wrenches

[@forrestswanson3308]

The old bushings worked fine for mine, also anyone about to upgrade sway bars, be careful not to strip the nuts attached to the frame.

[@vincentgibson3049]

I saw that you later upgraded this with the Perrin sway bar. Was this upgrade pretty much a waste and I should just begin with the perrin product?

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Pretty much

[@vincentgibson3049]

@@TheHumanCarJack right on. Thanks for all the great videos. I like how you are doing trial and error with different parts setups and letting us know what works and what works better. Kudos bro!

[@TheHumanCarJack]

My pleasure bro! Thank you for watching!

[@reactcirca]

@@TheHumanCarJack how much of a difference was there between the wrx in this video and the perrin? considering the perrin is 170 more.

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Definitely noticeably more stable in corners

[@ken_in_atx9619]

You should spray PB Blaster the night before when trying to remove bolts. 👍🤜🤛. Also, only use Blue Threadlocker on bolts you want to remove and get a torque wrench.

[@ESLINTW]

I'm wondering how to lift the car up just like your equipment does. What is the black stuff under wheels called?

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Ramps

[@piezoman79]

The Human Car Jack lol

[@Mrnoodlezxd]

Would a exhaust void the warranty? I also live in Long island in deer Park lol new XT owner had a G8 but having a kid so wanted something bigger and safer

[@TheHumanCarJack]

as long as it's not the cause of any serious issues. You should be okay though, it's generally a safe mod

[@Mrnoodlezxd]

@@TheHumanCarJack one question my 2017 the steering feels a little heavy not bad but I feel a little heavier than the 2016 I test drove.. is yours the same way?

[@TheHumanCarJack]

I wouldn't be able to say since I've never driven a '16

[@Mrnoodlezxd]

@@TheHumanCarJack lol no problem just wanted to know if your 2017 was really light or on the heavier side. But thanks for the replies man!

[@TheHumanCarJack]

@@Mrnoodlezxd no problem! sorry I couldn't be of much help

[@MrSquid-vy2ik]

I just changed my sway bar today. Having trouble to remove the nut back there. Gotta order the new sway bar link

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Which brand did you go with?

[@MrSquid-vy2ik]

The Human Car Jack the WRX 20 mm. Do you think we should upgrade the sway bar link too? It’s so tiny.

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Hmm I think it'd be a bit more beneficial

[@davidjaffe9210]

Do you find that the front end pitches too much? I'm tempted to go for springs.

[@TheHumanCarJack]

Not too much, only under very hard cornering

[@singtel88]

we do change WRX Rear Sway Bar this for our forester XT in Singapore too....

[@davan0706]

Does the WRX rear sway bar fit Forester SJ5?

[@singtel88]

@@davan0706 yes fit well too

[@davan0706]

@@singtel88 Excellent. Thank you

[@SpottedOnTheRide]

Nice quality on the video. Also, I need my car jacked up. Can you come over?

[@Mike-kj2by]

Anyone know if this'll fit a 2013 XT?

[@GDB18PSI]

That sway bar is in there forever with red locktite

[@ken_in_atx9619]

You can add heat to break that.

[@22GTKO]

Hi, do you know if it will fit non XT ?

[@TheHumanCarJack]

I'm pretty sure it'll fit

[@thuworldneedsahero8278]

cool mod got a silver one just like that, touring model, No camera bs

[@brittanyrodriguez3424]

Love your vidssss!!!!!! :)

[@bigpapajayshouse9477]

buy yourself a torque wrench lol

[@davidjaffe9210]

Did the same sway bar swap; game changer.

[@TheHumanCarJack]

I know right, dope mod

[@johnnatt4875]

Does it make that much difference?

[@tommymas1]

@@johnnatt4875 Yes, it does. Did it on my 2014 XT touring and made a huge difference. Just bought a new 2018 XT Touring and did upgrade at dealership while doing paperwork. No brainer mod.

[@johnnatt4875]

Cool, thanks.

[@prasad10]

@@tommymas1 How much did it cost total (parts+labor) at the dealer

[@KCJ-yv1lf]

thank you

[@zhanbarsegyan4532]

Due to my search I got you. Haha, most don’t realize including you. At 20-30 mph it’s great but you will suffer control after 50 mph. Keep it stock! Save money! Push the sport mode simultaneously while flooring the gas pedal/ it’s not a race car but can definitely perform safely under appropriate driver! Stiffer Springs will make you jump! Turbo overboost on updates re breathers and CA gets a 91. Why doesn’t CA support 93 premium and sell new cars that advertise mpg savings with a 93 octane

[@jeremiahgoodwin3408]

Have you ever had one installed? Or springs? You sound like your trying to convince yourself you don't need them. Plus, what you said makes no sense. Your going to notice even more control with speed. And what do you mean push the sport button while flooring it? You sound so uneducated.. stop spreading misinformation

[@zhanbarsegyan4532]

Jeremiah Goodwin I never argue with stupid! Because you can bring me down to your level and beat me with experience! Mark Twain

[@jeremiahgoodwin3408]

@@zhanbarsegyan4532 you don't make sense at all...

[@zhanbarsegyan4532]

Jeremiah Goodwin I read what I wrote and I understand why it doesn’t make sense. It would make sense to somebody who knew what I’m talking about based on experience. Jeremiah It will take long to explain but I’ll do my best. 1) lowering a car will improve handling! But you need to adjust camber and toe! Totally ok just a stiffer ride. Front sway bar is ok, gives better response and feeling on steering. Rear sway bars can be dangerous is all I’m saying, if not properly tuned and even properly tuned under novice driver things will get out of hand quickly. With rear sway bar you will not have any warnings, your car will loose control and under cornering your traction control won’t be able to recover. If you lower your car you need to install items and test it one install at a time in order to learn your cars behavior. I only recommend coil-overs or your car will hop. Anyway lowering cars is for sport cars not Forester! Wear and tear will be high and just not worth it in my opinion. It’s not like yours could be a Manual as they r all CVT! It’ll cost close to or over 8500k to swap trannis! If you change a BOV or upgrade anything on the engine than your turbos will overboost regardless of how good your tune is or add intercooler and boost control but the CVT can handle 350hp and safe zone is 300hp. I’m not misleading anyone I’m just sharing my opinion. Next time ask a question like a man and you’ll get an answer/explanation. Good luck and I can always answer questions if you have any