Evo IX Whiteline Sway Bar Upgrade Install Guide
Evo IX Whiteline Sway Bar Upgrade
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
CT9A (N/A)
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Moderate DIY
3-4 hours
Whiteline Adjustable Sway Bar Kit (Front + Rear)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (CT9A)Also compatible with: Evo 9 CT9A
Estimated Cost
$750-$1,000
Parts: $550-$700
Labor: $200-$300
Horsepower
0
Torque
0
Response
Dramatically reduced understeer, improved rotation, more neutral balance, quicker transitional response
Prerequisites
- • Jack and stands
- • Basic tools
- • Alignment recommended after install
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Installation Steps
1
Lift front of car onto stands
10 min
Support at reinforced chassis points
2
Disconnect front end links
10 min
3
Remove front sway bar bushings from mounts
10 min
4
Extract stock front sway bar
10 min
5
Install Whiteline bushings and new bar
15 min
6
Reconnect end links (use middle adjustment hole for start)
10 min
7
Lower car and raise rear
15 min
8
Disconnect rear end links
10 min
9
Remove rear sway bar mounting bolts
15 min
10
Extract stock rear bar
30 min
11
Install Whiteline rear bar
20 min
12
Reconnect rear end links
10 min
13
Test drive to evaluate balance
30 min
Parts Required
All parts needed for this modification
Whiteline front sway bar 27 mm adjustable
Quantity: 1 • $280
Whiteline rear sway bar 24 mm adjustable
Quantity: 1 • $260
Whiteline polyurethane bushing kit
Quantity: 1 • $65
Heavy-duty end links
Optional
Quantity: 1 • $90
Tools Required
14mm + 17mm sockets
Common
Jack + stands
Common
Pry bar
Common
Supporting Modifications
Additional mods recommended or required for optimal performance
Aluminum end links
recommended
Stock rubber end links compliance reduces bar effectiveness
Alignment
recommended
Sway bar change affects handling balance
Tuning Requirements
ECU Flash Required
Dyno Tune Required
Estimated Tuning Cost
$150
Start with soft front / stiff rear if too much understeer. Firm front / soft rear for oversteer tendency.
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