Ford Performance Sway Bar (from Lobo) can be installed & fits other trims (part # M-5490-MS)

[maccobra]

No

Online, it says for rear sway bar replacement, you must remove the exhaust and drop the rear differential. If that's the case, I'll just have to live with the understeer.

Not true.

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[alex lobos]

After I look under my maverick to see if this could be switch out in any reasonable amount of time. I think I know what I'm getting for Christmas... Upgrading the rear sway bar on my 2013 Fusion hybrid made a night and day difference. The understeer on the Maverick is probably the only thing I don't care for on this otherwise great vehicle. The fact that it's a Ford part makes it that much better.

You just need to unhook and let the exhaust hang and you should be able to swap out the bar easier.

 

[MarkLally]

I put it on the lift and looked this morning. Just dropping the exhaust should do the trick.

 

[Chops]

After I look under my maverick to see if this could be switch out in any reasonable amount of time. I think I know what I'm getting for Christmas... Upgrading the rear sway bar on my 2013 Fusion hybrid made a night and day difference. The understeer on the Maverick is probably the only thing I don't care for on this otherwise great vehicle. The fact that it's a Ford part makes it that much better.

Under my Lobo today & took this pic. I have an aftermarket exhaust which is removed as I modify…

Note the OEM heat shield covering the sway bar. Easy enough to remove. The OEM exhaust is one piece from the cats to the tailpipe. You can drop it a bit from its hangers - put be prepared for a challenge as you go about wriggling/removing/installing a new sway bar

 

[Chops]

This is the OEM one piece exhaust & hanger near the sway bar that will be making install a tad frustrating. Be in a happy frame of mind before you begin. Deep breaths

 

[Cherokee]

This is a mod I’d like to do. I’ll ask my dealer how much installation would cost.
I’ve never liked body roll on any vehicle.

Making the Mav take turns a little flatter would be cool.
Not needed but I’d like the feel.

 

[r0tax]

This is the OEM one piece exhaust & hanger near the sway bar that will be making install a tad frustrating. Be in a happy frame of mind before you begin. Deep breaths

Are you installing a swaybar on your Lobo?
Which?

This is likely next for me..
I've gotten 'used to' the Lobo/Mav cornering characteristics a bit, but still want it to corner better/flatter/less understeer-y if possible.

I wasn't aware the Lobo swaybar was already larger than the normie Mavs, until this thread.

 

[Chops]

Are you installing a swaybar on your Lobo?
Which?

This is likely next for me..
I've gotten 'used to' the Lobo/Mav cornering characteristics a bit, but still want it to corner better/flatter/less understeer-y if possible.

I wasn't aware the Lobo swaybar was already larger than the normie Mavs, until this thread.

Was not planning on adding a rear sway bar - especially now that I know it is a bit beefier than stock.

However, I’m sure there are beefier aftermarket ones. My calipers are old, manual, & grungy and my eyesight is even worse - but I measured them as 24.??

Installation would definitely be easier for DIY or tech with the OEM exhaust removed. Another benefit of aftermarket catback

Edit…I was under there to swap out my exhaust clamps & rubber hangers

 

[Chops]

Deleted message because I misunderstood “spring rate” and might have caused confusion.

 

[Steeda-Sergio]

Hey Guys,

The Ford Performance M-5490-MS Maverick Sway Bar and Bushing Kit (22-25) is actually fairly new. I don't remember it being available last month.

All of the following only applies to Mav's with 2.0 AWD:

The Ford Performance M-5490-MS Maverick Sway Bar and Bushing Kit (22-25) is an upgrade kit for non-Lobo Mavs. The Factory Diameter on the 22-25 non-Lobo is 16mm.
The Lobo rear sway bar is 19mm. Definitely a nice upgrade for the price.

Our Steeda 555-1031 Bronco Sport/Escape/Maverick AWD Rear Sway Bar (20-25) is 7/8" (22 MM) and has 3 adjustments to help dial in the body roll to your liking. Currently have 15 in inventory.


We also have a few more parts to make Mav's handle like Mini-Sport Trucks:
Steeda 555 5736 Escape/Bronco Sport/Maverick Strut Tower Brace (20-25)
Steeda 555-8224 Maverick Sport Lowering Springs (2021-2023)
Steeda 555-4136 Maverick/Bronco Sport/Escape Adjustable Rear Toe Links (20-23)


If you need help placing and order or have some more question, I can be reached at EXT 2170 and [email protected]!

 

[zach57x]

Will it work with 22-24 hybrids?

 

[Backin15]

I am definitely interested in this, if anyone does replace the rear bar please post the results.

 

[Steeda-Sergio]

Will it work with 22-24 hybrids?

Unfortunately, no.

The FWD's uses a semi-independent twist-beam rear axle (also known as a torsion beam axle).
The rear sway bar (stabilizer bar) is integrated directly into the design of this twist-beam axle, functioning as a structural component of the axle housing itself rather than a separate tubular or solid bar mounted externally to the suspension.

 

[Rick65]

The Steeda link says it has increased wall thickness, which means it is tubular, not solid. Goodwin Racing sells a 1” diameter solid one. Higher price but sounds like better quality. Link https://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-3291.html

 

[Tbone289]

The Steeda link says it has increased wall thickness, which means it is tubular, not solid. Goodwin Racing sells a 1” diameter solid one. Higher price but sounds like better quality. Link https://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-3291.html

That would be the first Ford sway bar I've ever experienced that is tubular.

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