TL front sway bar Question

[k24low20z]

i just did a impulse buy, i think milan has this mod done to his car...my quesion is would this 02 03 ACURA 3.2 TL 3.2TL OEM FRONT SWAY Stabilizer BAR fit my car i just got one on ebay for $65 shipped..lmk

[MyNameIsThien]

The answer is NO.

See diagrams.

2003 Acura TL Type S



2004 Acura TL-S



As you can see, the items are not the same. A simple research would've clarify your decision. (Research time varies by person)

[mnkyman]

money down the drain.....

[k24low20z]

thanks thien... would it work with the gen6 accords? ...where would be the best place to buy the sway bars, can some one provide me with full detail parts list i will need for the front tl-s sway bar and for the rear 20mm..thanks

[k24low20z]

ok, i just ordered my front and rear TL-S front and rear sway bars

here are the parts i ordered..

x1. 52300-SEP-A11 SPRING, RR. STABILIZER
x2. 52306-SEP-A11 BUSH, RR. STABILIZER HOLDER    
x2. 52308-S3M-A00 HOLDER, STABILIZER BUSH

and for the front i ordered these parts..

x1. 1300-SEP-A01 SPRING, FR. STABILIZER
x2. 51306-SEP-A01 BUSH, FR. STABILIZER HOLDER  
x2. 51308-SDA-A00 BRACKET, FR. STABILIZER
x4. 90120-SEP-A00 BOLT, FLANGE  

let me know if im missing anything that i should buy from my local dealers, i wanna have a smooth install with out any complications..

[Abailey4]

thanks thien... would it work with the gen6 accords? ...where would be the best place to buy the sway bars, can some one provide me with full detail parts list i will need for the front tl-s sway bar and for the rear 20mm..thanks

Yeah the 2nd gen TL's parts are compatible with the 6th gen Accords. 7th gen Accords use 3rd gen TL parts.

[Skippy]

You will need to have access to a lift and a good set of tools to get this job done.  You should also have a set of new endlinks on hand in case you break one...trust me on this one.  

Getting at the bolts that hold the sway bar brackets in place is the biggest PITA of the install.  Even dropping the subframe did not totally alleviate the BS associated with it.

I quoted milan a generously inexpensive install rate when we were speaking about his front sway bar installation, I remembered it to be a piece of cake when I installed Tim's during his TSX tranny install, but I forgot that it was so easy because the subframe was out of the car and within easy reach of my favorite impact gun.  Milan's subframe was still attached to the car and I needed to exercise the now huge muscles between my thumb and forefinger to twist those little buggers out after breaking them loose with a ratchet and socket...time consuming is an understatement...

[MyNameIsThien]

I agree with Skippy. I have done this install myself. Getting the bolts on and off will be the toughest part. I did in fact get it done in less then an hour. If you don't have the proper tools, you will find yourself in a deep hole.

[rajin929]

a definately PITA to install the front...did mine lying on the driveway with the car up on jack stands.

never again.

[fabulous010]

ahhh!! and i thought the rear was a PITA. i need to do the front asap (dont like the oversteer) but i know it will be a PITA x3

[k24low20z]

ahhh!! and i thought the rear was a PITA. i need to do the front asap (dont like the oversteer) but i know it will be a PITA x3

the rear was easy...i did mine in less than 25 min, with power tools and a lift...i still have not had the time to install the front one..and i know what you mean by (Not liking the oversteer) i hate it...i

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

I just installed my RSB, took about 35-45 minutes with the car on no jacks, and using really short wrenches. I did NOT have a fun time, lol. Some elbow grease did the job.