DIY: Installing a Daox rear sway bar

[PityOnU]

I just had mine snap off over here, as well. I installed it about 6 months ago when the car had ~500 miles on the odometer, the car now has ~4500 miles. Same point of failure as others - along the weld:





It was great while it lasted, boys! Instantly notice the horrific body roll come back to the car when it happened. Seems I'll have to look into getting my hands on that other brand's version that's kicking around, because I can't enjoy this car at all with the stock ride :'(

[FreeYourSOUL]

Same point of failure as others - along the weld:

Mine has different weld point, installed it 5 years ago and still in good shape.

[Mark]

Mine has different weld point, installed it 5 years ago and still in good shape.

I've seen the weld broken on that style in the past, too! I have no doubt it may hold up better, however. I wonder if your bar will actually flex some? I think the stress is quite great, which means the bars are doing something. Some flex, twist, or give in the rear sway bar may be better than being rock solid with no give.

[Oroboros]

Yeah that looks like the ultra racing one but orange. I think I'll try my luck with that and I've been considering getting the godspeed coilover kit.

[PityOnU]

These bars really are doing a ton of work. The rear end is so damn floppy, it's honestly unsafe on American roads at American speeds. Must be made of aluminum foil.

[FreeYourSOUL]

I wonder if your bar will actually flex some? I think the stress is quite great, which means the bars are doing something. Some flex, twist, or give in the rear sway bar may be better than being rock solid with no give.

I think that too. Actually I prefer some flex, this bar is too solid but it works for me since I'm using my car for city ride only. I have different car for intercity ride.

[Nobu]

Looks like the kind of tear you'd get from twisting a soda can in two, if you could do it without crushing it. Got some serious torque on that bar, for sure.

[allrock]

I just had mine snap off over here, as well. I installed it about 6 months ago when the car had ~500 miles on the odometer, the car now has ~4500 miles. Same point of failure as others - along the weld:





It was great while it lasted, boys! Instantly notice the horrific body roll come back to the car when it happened. Seems I'll have to look into getting my hands on that other brand's version that's kicking around, because I can't enjoy this car at all with the stock ride :'(

i think this is really meant to happen because the rear cross member is a torsion bar so it meant to twist its like you converted a independent suspension and turn it into solid. the material they used on front stabilizer bar is a good replacement for that pipe i think because it can twist you just gave me an idea.

[Azariah747]

Have you considered trying an Air Lift system? Sounds like it would suit your needs better.

no i havent, yeah just looked thats way too expensive lol

[Mark]

i think this is really meant to happen because the rear cross member is a torsion bar so it meant to twist its like you converted a independent suspension and turn it into solid. the material they used on front stabilizer bar is a good replacement for that pipe i think because it can twist you just gave me an idea.

You may or may not have seen this thread -

https://mirageforum.com/forum/showth...ar-alternative

Daox tried a few things before developing his rear sway bar.

The Ultra Racing one appears like it may flex some? I have seen someone sharing the broken weld on UR one, but I haven't search for that pic.

I don't think the electric steering helps the Mirage's handling characteristics. I drove a 1990 Ford Festiva for 14 years (smaller, lighter than a Mirage), & it handled better. It didn't have power steering. Then again the Festiva (1988-1993) was designed by Mazda, which is known for their good driving characteristics.