Rear Sway Bar for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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Interested in upgrading your BMW's rear sway bar? We carry a variety of rear sway bar options for your BMW. Check out our front sway bar section or front & rear if you're interested in a complete solution.

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Steel Sway Bar Bracket Upgrade Kit - E39 5-Series

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T#:1002338

Part#: 33552283159SKT

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Includes both brackets and all new installation hardware. The stock aluminum sway bar brackets in the E39 5-Series suffer from a serious design flaw that has resulted in many people experiencing snapping and misshapen brackets, a mounting tab that is simply too weak. Not only was the OE bracket not designed to handle the loads required, but the aluminum construction was also easily fatigued over time, making an already questionable bracket weaker over time. This sub-par construction eventually leads to the mounting tab breaking off, releasing all tension on the sway bar, causing sloppy handling feel and knocking noises in the rear of your BMW. Luckily for all of us, the fix is simple. By swapping the construction from aluminum to steel, while maintaining all of the original dimensions, these brackets offer 3 times the mounting strength versus the OE brackets! This ensures that no matter how many track days or spirited weekends of driving your BMW sees, you can rest easy knowing your rear sway bar is securely mounted. To top it all off, these brackets are also zinc-coated, keeping away rust and corrosion for years. Why go steel E39 brackets instead of using E38 brackets? Fitment. Although the E38 bracket is a commonly suggested upgrade, it does require a bit of modification to fit properly and usually results in a bit of bushing compression, making your sway bar difficult to install.

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Dinan Performance 17mm Rear Adjustable Sway Bar - E39 BMW

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T#:391128

Part#: D120-0380

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Dinan sway bars are carefully engineered to match the driving dynamics of each BMW chassis. Dinan's research and development finds the ideal balance between improved handling while maintaining a comfortable ride. This set has been fine-tuned for the E39 chassis to reduce bodyroll, improve steering and turn-in response, and reduce understeer. Made of hollow tubular steel for light weight with adjustable ends to dial in the handling characteristics.

For over 35 years, Dinan has been America's premier tuning company, pioneering advancements in BMW modification while retaining a focus on balanced performance that preserves the original character and driving feel that a BMW offers. When you install a Dinan part on your car, know that it's not only carefully developed and tested, but that Dinan stands behind it with a four year, 50,000-mile warranty. Dinan believes so fully in their “total package” approach that once your car has been fitted with enough of their parts, they celebrate your conversion from stock to Dinan with an exclusive trunk badge, displayed proudly by BMW enthusiasts everywhere. Each sway bar is worth 1 point towards your Dinan badge.

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1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i 540i M5

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Steel Sway Bar Bracket - Single - E39 5-Series

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T#:1002335

Part#: 33552283159

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The stock aluminum sway bar brackets in the E39 5-Series suffer from a serious design flaw that has resulted in many people experiencing snapping and misshapen brackets, a mounting tab that is simply too weak. Not only was the OE bracket not designed to handle the loads required, but the aluminum construction was also easily fatigued over time, making an already questionable bracket weaker over time. This sub-par construction eventually leads to the mounting tab breaking off, releasing all tension on the sway bar, causing sloppy handling feel and knocking noises in the rear of your BMW. Luckily for all of us, the fix is simple. By swapping the construction from aluminum to steel, while maintaining all of the original dimensions, these brackets offer 3 times the mounting strength versus the OE brackets! This ensures that no matter how many track days or spirited weekends of driving your BMW sees, you can rest easy knowing your rear sway bar is securely mounted. To top it all off, these brackets are also zinc-coated, keeping away rust and corrosion for years. Why go steel E39 brackets instead of using E38 brackets? Fitment. Although the E38 bracket is a commonly suggested upgrade, it does require a bit of modification to fit properly and usually results in a bit of bushing compression, making your sway bar difficult to install.

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H&R Rear Sport Sway Bar - 18mm - BMW E39 540i M5

T#:47610659

Part#: 71539

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$ 350.99 USD

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H&R Sport Sway Bars are designed for drivers who desire improved handling without lowering or affecting ride quality. H&R Sport Sway Bars increase your suspension's roll stiffness or its resistance to roll in turns while maintaining ride comfort and dramatically increasing cornering control, lateral stability, and grip. A unique feature of H&R Sport Sway Bars are the smooth, machined-like forged ends that, for specific vehicles, allow for adjustability in stiffness, giving you an unmatched level of precision and performance.

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Rear Sway Bar for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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Steel Sway Bar Bracket Upgrade Kit - E39 5-Series

Dinan Performance 17mm Rear Adjustable Sway Bar - E39 BMW

Steel Sway Bar Bracket - Single - E39 5-Series

H&R Rear Sport Sway Bar - 18mm - BMW E39 540i M5

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