Cusco Rear Sway Bar

2011–2025 Honda Civic Type R (FD2) 2.0L

Part #: 329 311 B23

Overview

The Cusco 23mm Rear Sway Bar is a high-performance suspension upgrade designed specifically for the Honda Civic Type R (FD2). This sway bar replaces the factory component, if equipped, and is engineered to significantly improve your vehicle’s handling dynamics. Whether you're a spirited street driver, a track enthusiast, or someone seeking enhanced stability during aggressive cornering, this sway bar offers a reliable solution to reduce body roll and improve overall chassis control.

Constructed with precision and durability in mind, the Cusco sway bar helps you achieve a more responsive and balanced driving experience. Its increased stiffness compared to the stock sway bar ensures that your Civic maintains better grip and stability, especially during high-speed turns or tight cornering. This upgrade is ideal for drivers looking to enhance their vehicle's handling without sacrificing ride comfort or daily drivability.

Key Features

The Cusco Rear Sway Bar incorporates several advanced features that contribute to its superior performance and durability:

• Manufactured from high-strength steel, providing excellent torsional resistance and longevity under demanding driving conditions.
• 23mm diameter offers a substantial increase in stiffness over the factory sway bar, helping to reduce body roll and improve cornering stability.
• Designed to fit seamlessly using the factory mounting locations, ensuring an easy bolt-on installation without the need for modifications.
• Optimized for a balanced handling feel, enhancing both steering response and vehicle control during spirited driving or track use.
• Reduces weight transfer during aggressive maneuvers, allowing for more precise and confident cornering.
• Maintains ride comfort by providing a stiffer but controlled suspension response, avoiding harshness on everyday roads.
• Finished with a durable coating to resist corrosion and maintain appearance over time.

Construction & Design

The Cusco sway bar is crafted from high-quality steel, ensuring strength and durability. Its one-piece construction minimizes flex and torsion, providing consistent performance over time. The bar's diameter of 23mm strikes a balance between increased stiffness and ride comfort, making it suitable for both street and track applications. The design utilizes the vehicle's existing mounting points, simplifying installation and ensuring a secure fit. The precision engineering and TIG welding techniques used in manufacturing contribute to the product's reliability and performance consistency.

Performance & Sound

By upgrading to the Cusco 23mm Rear Sway Bar, you'll notice a more planted feel during cornering, with reduced body lean and improved steering response. The increased torsional resistance helps keep the vehicle more level through turns, enhancing driver confidence and control. While this sway bar does not significantly alter the vehicle's sound profile, the improved chassis stiffness can contribute to a more composed and predictable driving experience.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco Rear Sway Bar is designed as a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory sway bar, utilizing the original mounting points. No cutting, drilling, or complex modifications are required, making it a straightforward upgrade for those with basic mechanical skills. The installation process typically involves removing the factory sway bar and replacing it with the Cusco unit using the included hardware. It is recommended to check and tighten all mounting points after installation to ensure optimal performance and safety.

• Easy bolt-on installation using factory mounting locations
• No cutting, drilling, or tuning required
• Suitable for street and track use

What's Included

• Cusco 23mm Rear Sway Bar
• Mounting hardware and brackets
• Installation instructions

Ideal For

• Honda Civic Type R (FD2) owners seeking improved handling and stability
• Enthusiasts looking to reduce body roll during spirited driving
• Track day participants aiming for more precise cornering
• Street drivers wanting a balanced upgrade without sacrificing comfort