M240/235 sway bars on 228/230? and sway bar sizes

BHR388 · 04-25-2023, 11:36 AM

I have a 230 xdrive want to upgrade sway bars just did dinan springs and bump stops body roll has improved want to go one step further now

do the front and rear sway bars from a M240 fit the 230 xdrive? im looking at pics online and it seems that the 230 xdrive have a single hump off to one side of the front compared to it being straight across for the 240 and 235

Also what are the sizes of the stock bars? is the 240/235 RWD rear bar bigger than the xdrive 15mm compared to 13mm dinan also lists the front of the X drive bigger than the RWD 23.6 vs 22.2

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28415250243...temCondition=4

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28467497307...temCondition=4

freakystyly · 04-25-2023, 12:45 PM

The Xdrive bars likely aren't bent strangely for looks. IMO just look for an aftermarket solution for your specific engine / drivetrain you know will fit which will include the correct size bushings and brackets. If you aren't DIYing, expect a hefty labor fee for the bar install.

Size doesn't always equal stiffness either, some bars are solid, some have heavier tubing.

This thread from the 3 series side may give some pointers... https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1418092

LanceM26 · 05-27-2023, 08:35 AM

Are you looking at a 240 xdrive sway?

04-25-2023, 11:36 AM	#1
BHR388 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	M240/235 sway bars on 228/230? and sway bar sizes I have a 230 xdrive want to upgrade sway bars just did dinan springs and bump stops body roll has improved want to go one step further now do the front and rear sway bars from a M240 fit the 230 xdrive? im looking at pics online and it seems that the 230 xdrive have a single hump off to one side of the front compared to it being straight across for the 240 and 235 Also what are the sizes of the stock bars? is the 240/235 RWD rear bar bigger than the xdrive 15mm compared to 13mm dinan also lists the front of the X drive bigger than the RWD 23.6 vs 22.2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/28415250243...temCondition=4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/28467497307...temCondition=4
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04-25-2023, 12:45 PM	#2
freakystyly Lieutenant Colonel 2994 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	The Xdrive bars likely aren't bent strangely for looks. IMO just look for an aftermarket solution for your specific engine / drivetrain you know will fit which will include the correct size bushings and brackets. If you aren't DIYing, expect a hefty labor fee for the bar install. Size doesn't always equal stiffness either, some bars are solid, some have heavier tubing. This thread from the 3 series side may give some pointers... https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1418092
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05-27-2023, 08:35 AM	#3
LanceM26 Second Lieutenant 116 Rep 232 Posts Drives: BMW M235i, BMW M240iX Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Are you looking at a 240 xdrive sway?
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