5ht gen OEM GXE and GLE swaybar dimensions? Elec. controlled motor mounts?

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What are the differences in front and/or rear swaybar dimensions between the base GXE and the GLE? ... or the SE?

And do the electronically controlled motor mounts (which seem like overkill to me) really offer a smoother throttle experience? I notice no difference in this respect between my GLE and GXE.


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SE's have a larger diameter than a GXE or GLE but I am not sure what the actual diameter is.

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GXE/GLE is 22mm

SE is 23mm

its not easy to change the front one, thats why i am doing mine when I have the engine dropped out.

you can add one for the rear for about 100

as for the motor mounts, you really only mod them if you need better off the line pull (less wheel hop). Basically for moderate modifying they are fine

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Progress/Addco works OK

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Aah, so my GXE doesn't have a rear sway bar? Wow, I gotta look a bit closer to my suspensions!

I'm definitely gonna throw one on when I do my rear suspension.

As for the front I'll just be ok with its dimensions; I'll just replace the bushing with poly units if I can.

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No, your GXE has the factory stabilizer bars, front and rear. The GLE and GXE have a smaller diameter than the SE models do. Adding an aftermarket rear sway bar is definitely an upgrade I would suggest.


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