2009 Sway Bar update to 05-08, Parts & List Prices

Ballinger · 03-16-2009, 7:21 PM

The sway bars on the '09 RL are stiffer than those used in the 05-08 models. The '09 versions are of greater diameter and the front is tubular (lighter and stiffer...bonus). Both retrofit onto the 05-08 by changing the mounting bushings and the sway bars, onto the same mounting locations.

The parts and list prices are as follows:

Front Sway Bar, PN 51300-sja-a01, $107.19
Front Sway Bushing, PN 51306-sja-a03, $7.10 (get two)
Rear Sway Bar, PN 52300-sja-a11, $65.68
Rear Sway Bushing, PN 52306-sja-a11, $11.87 (get two)

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Ballinger · 03-18-2009, 11:31 PM

I found a dealer that will sell these for less than list:

Front sway bar (51300-sja-a01) $75.00
Front bushings (51306-sja-a03) $8.00 for the pair
Rear sway bar (52300-sja-a11) $45.00
Rear bushing (52306-sja-a11) $13.00 for the pair

If you're in Vegas, you're golden! It looks like these guys have some deals on parts with shipping pre-paid, but this batch isn't among them. Note that swapping the sway bars is an easy, 8 bolt job for anyone in their garage. Here's the dealer info:

CLINT HOWELL
PARTS MANAGER
FINDLAY ACURA
315 AUTO MALL DRIVE
HENDERSON, NV 89014
PH# 702-982-4160
FAX# 702-982-4166
EMAIL: CHOWELL@FINDLAYAUTO.COM

Ballinger · 03-19-2009, 1:00 PM

Warning: although the parts are simple enough there's a vital correction to my comment above: it's an easy job for the BACK, but a monster job for the front.

Acura's manual shows that replacement of the front bar requires dropping the motor. Seriously, they estimate 6 hours in the "how to overbill" handbook. This is a good reason to consider revision to only the rear bar...

Treblig · 03-19-2009, 1:48 PM

Thanks for the info. If you go ahead with this project, your impressions on the handling changes would be helpful and appreciated.

037 · 03-19-2009, 2:18 PM

Why not ask someone who owns a 2005-2008 to compare to 09 during the New York meet?

Treblig · 03-19-2009, 2:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

Why not ask someone who owns a 2005-2008 to compare to 09 during the New York meet?

I guess that would work, particularly if one plans to change both front and rear sway bars. May not be very accurate if one was to change just the rear though (given the degree of difficulty to change the front).

037 · 03-19-2009, 2:59 PM

There's a meet this Sunday, PM Blazing GT, he knows the people better than I do.

Ballinger · 03-19-2009, 3:10 PM

"Fredren" already did the rear-sway update on his RL. This is not the type of upgrade that's dramatic in effect, and I think his reports are consistent with that.

I will put mine on Monday.

Treblig · 03-19-2009, 3:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballinger

"Fredren" already did the rear-sway update on his RL. This is not the type of upgrade that's dramatic in effect, and I think his reports are consistent with that.

I will put mine on Monday.

Are you going with the just the rear bar?

Ballinger · 03-19-2009, 4:10 PM

Oh yeah. After I got into what the front bar involves, I gave back the parts and will just do the back. I can't drop the motor, and the dealer price for 6 hours of labor ain't gonna cut it. I don't mind spending a few bucks on parts, but six bills is like two tickets to Britney Spears or sumpin'!

Treblig · 03-19-2009, 4:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballinger

Oh yeah. After I got into what the front bar involves, I gave back the parts and will just do the back. I can't drop the motor, and the dealer price for 6 hours of labor ain't gonna cut it. I don't mind spending a few bucks on parts, but six bills is like two tickets to Britney Spears or sumpin'!

Please share your impressions.

Thanks in advance.

Ballinger · 10-07-2009, 12:58 PM

Since this topic came up recently in another thread, I thought I'd update with my impressions after swapping-in the stiffer rear sway bar. Essentially, the effect is subtle but certain: I perceive less body roll in hard corners, but no effect on ride. This is consistent with how the sway bar should work with the A-SPEC suspension.

Since the car is biased toward FWD, the benefit to reduction of rear body roll is good and appropriate for this asymmetrical (can't justify the front) modification.

knv8 · 10-15-2009, 1:38 AM

interesting, less body roll is good. any others put this on?

knv8 · 11-03-2009, 1:52 AM

looks like 20% off parts at acura estore. i did a pickup option, total was Items(s) Part Number Qty. Price Extended Price
SPRING, RR. STABILIZER 52300-SJA-A11 1 $48.62 $48.62
BUSH, RR. STABILIZER HOLDER 52306-SJA-A11 2 $6.92 $13.84

Subtotal $62.46
Labor Subtotal NA
Shipping $0.00
Tax $6.09
Total $68.55

Chas2 · 11-03-2009, 7:56 AM

Please document your install for the garage!

And them most important....impressions....

knv8 · 11-03-2009, 4:06 PM

anyone know acura installation prices?

037 · 11-03-2009, 4:24 PM

$120/hr in Manhattan, NY

Treblig · 11-03-2009, 4:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

$120/hr in Manhattan, NY

Ouch! This is a pretty simple DIY'er isn't it??

knv8 · 11-03-2009, 4:56 PM

forget that, ill go to a local performance shop for $40.

037 · 11-03-2009, 5:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knv8

forget that, ill go to a local performance shop for $40.

you had to ask...

Treblig · 11-09-2009, 2:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knv8

looks like 20% off parts at acura estore. i did a pickup option, total was Items(s) Part Number Qty. Price Extended Price
SPRING, RR. STABILIZER 52300-SJA-A11 1 $48.62 $48.62
BUSH, RR. STABILIZER HOLDER 52306-SJA-A11 2 $6.92 $13.84

Subtotal $62.46
Labor Subtotal NA
Shipping $0.00
Tax $6.09
Total $68.55

Is there more than one Acura eStore? I am seeing only a 10% discount.

knv8 · 11-09-2009, 5:31 PM

I found a little workaround by accident for 20% off any acura, to take advantage of local pickup. First, click on estore thru an acura dealer that gives 20% off (curry acura), add the item to cart. then, open a new window with your local dealer, click on estore, add item to cart. then checkout with your local store...the lowest price should show up at checkout. Good luck, hopefully it was not just a glitch on my order.

Treblig · 11-11-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knv8

I found a little workaround by accident for 20% off any acura, to take advantage of local pickup. First, click on estore thru an acura dealer that gives 20% off (curry acura), add the item to cart. then, open a new window with your local dealer, click on estore, add item to cart. then checkout with your local store...the lowest price should show up at checkout. Good luck, hopefully it was not just a glitch on my order.

Thanks for the tip, but it didn't work for me. 10% is the best I'll get thru local dealer.

knv8 · 11-11-2009, 9:56 PM

installed mine today, definitely feel a diff in quick lane changes, and sharp turns...less body roll. i paid $50 at a local mechanic for installation, good upgrade for the price, thanks guys!

03-18-2009, 11:31 PM	#2
Ballinger Registered User 2006 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 464	I found a dealer that will sell these for less than list: Front sway bar (51300-sja-a01) $75.00 Front bushings (51306-sja-a03) $8.00 for the pair Rear sway bar (52300-sja-a11) $45.00 Rear bushing (52306-sja-a11) $13.00 for the pair If you're in Vegas, you're golden! It looks like these guys have some deals on parts with shipping pre-paid, but this batch isn't among them. Note that swapping the sway bars is an easy, 8 bolt job for anyone in their garage. Here's the dealer info: CLINT HOWELL PARTS MANAGER FINDLAY ACURA 315 AUTO MALL DRIVE HENDERSON, NV 89014 PH# 702-982-4160 FAX# 702-982-4166 EMAIL: CHOWELL@FINDLAYAUTO.COM __________________ 2006 Lakeshore Silver RL A-SPEC suspension, 19mm rear sway bar, AEM CAI, Toshiba HIR high beams; Hoen Endurance fog beams; 3M foglight lens protection; Silverbulb signals; Nav 4.73a.

03-19-2009, 1:00 PM	#3
Ballinger Registered User 2006 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 464	Warning: although the parts are simple enough there's a vital correction to my comment above: it's an easy job for the BACK, but a monster job for the front. Acura's manual shows that replacement of the front bar requires dropping the motor. Seriously, they estimate 6 hours in the "how to overbill" handbook. This is a good reason to consider revision to only the rear bar... __________________ 2006 Lakeshore Silver RL A-SPEC suspension, 19mm rear sway bar, AEM CAI, Toshiba HIR high beams; Hoen Endurance fog beams; 3M foglight lens protection; Silverbulb signals; Nav 4.73a.

03-19-2009, 1:48 PM	#4
Treblig Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,186	Thanks for the info. If you go ahead with this project, your impressions on the handling changes would be helpful and appreciated. __________________ 2006 RL/Premium White Pearl/Ebony/A-Spec Backup Camera Wood Steering Wheel Wood Shift Knob All Season Floor Mats Trunk Tray/Cargo Net(2) Formula One Pinnacle Ceramic Window Tint 19x8.5 RonJon Devotion 1pf Wheels (Brushed Centers) 245/40x19 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Tires Ultimate Aluminum Pedals Stainless Steel Brake Lines My Car

03-19-2009, 2:18 PM	#5
037 Registered User 2009 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,581	Why not ask someone who owns a 2005-2008 to compare to 09 during the New York meet? __________________ 037

03-19-2009, 2:59 PM	#7
037 Registered User 2009 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,581	There's a meet this Sunday, PM Blazing GT, he knows the people better than I do. __________________ 037

03-19-2009, 3:10 PM	#8
Ballinger Registered User 2006 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 464	"Fredren" already did the rear-sway update on his RL. This is not the type of upgrade that's dramatic in effect, and I think his reports are consistent with that. I will put mine on Monday. __________________ 2006 Lakeshore Silver RL A-SPEC suspension, 19mm rear sway bar, AEM CAI, Toshiba HIR high beams; Hoen Endurance fog beams; 3M foglight lens protection; Silverbulb signals; Nav 4.73a.

03-19-2009, 4:10 PM	#10
Ballinger Registered User 2006 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 464	Oh yeah. After I got into what the front bar involves, I gave back the parts and will just do the back. I can't drop the motor, and the dealer price for 6 hours of labor ain't gonna cut it. I don't mind spending a few bucks on parts, but six bills is like two tickets to Britney Spears or sumpin'! __________________ 2006 Lakeshore Silver RL A-SPEC suspension, 19mm rear sway bar, AEM CAI, Toshiba HIR high beams; Hoen Endurance fog beams; 3M foglight lens protection; Silverbulb signals; Nav 4.73a.

10-07-2009, 12:58 PM	#12
Ballinger Registered User 2006 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 464	Since this topic came up recently in another thread, I thought I'd update with my impressions after swapping-in the stiffer rear sway bar. Essentially, the effect is subtle but certain: I perceive less body roll in hard corners, but no effect on ride. This is consistent with how the sway bar should work with the A-SPEC suspension. Since the car is biased toward FWD, the benefit to reduction of rear body roll is good and appropriate for this asymmetrical (can't justify the front) modification. __________________ 2006 Lakeshore Silver RL A-SPEC suspension, 19mm rear sway bar, AEM CAI, Toshiba HIR high beams; Hoen Endurance fog beams; 3M foglight lens protection; Silverbulb signals; Nav 4.73a.

10-15-2009, 1:38 AM	#13
knv8 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: s. cali Posts: 748	interesting, less body roll is good. any others put this on?

11-03-2009, 1:52 AM	#14
knv8 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: s. cali Posts: 748	looks like 20% off parts at acura estore. i did a pickup option, total was Items(s) Part Number Qty. Price Extended Price SPRING, RR. STABILIZER 52300-SJA-A11 1 $48.62 $48.62 BUSH, RR. STABILIZER HOLDER 52306-SJA-A11 2 $6.92 $13.84 Subtotal $62.46 Labor Subtotal NA Shipping $0.00 Tax $6.09 Total $68.55

11-03-2009, 7:56 AM	#15
Chas2 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,759	Please document your install for the garage! And them most important....impressions....

11-03-2009, 4:06 PM	#16
knv8 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: s. cali Posts: 748	anyone know acura installation prices?

11-03-2009, 4:24 PM	#17
037 Registered User 2009 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,581	$120/hr in Manhattan, NY __________________ 037

11-03-2009, 4:56 PM	#19
knv8 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: s. cali Posts: 748	forget that, ill go to a local performance shop for $40.

11-09-2009, 5:31 PM	#22
knv8 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: s. cali Posts: 748	I found a little workaround by accident for 20% off any acura, to take advantage of local pickup. First, click on estore thru an acura dealer that gives 20% off (curry acura), add the item to cart. then, open a new window with your local dealer, click on estore, add item to cart. then checkout with your local store...the lowest price should show up at checkout. Good luck, hopefully it was not just a glitch on my order. __________________ 03 acura cl to 06 acura tl to 06 acura rl

11-11-2009, 9:56 PM	#24
knv8 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: s. cali Posts: 748	installed mine today, definitely feel a diff in quick lane changes, and sharp turns...less body roll. i paid $50 at a local mechanic for installation, good upgrade for the price, thanks guys! __________________ 03 acura cl to 06 acura tl to 06 acura rl