{"id":10521,"date":"2025-09-03T09:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T23:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubaddiction.com.au\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10521"},"modified":"2025-09-03T09:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T23:14:06","slug":"ie-rear-sway-bar-upgrade-for-vw-mk8-gti-mk7-gti-gli-sportwagen-golf-audi-8v-a3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.dubaddiction.com.au\/shop\/product\/ie-rear-sway-bar-upgrade-for-vw-mk8-gti-mk7-gti-gli-sportwagen-golf-audi-8v-a3\/","title":{"rendered":"IE Rear Sway Bar Upgrade For VW MK8 GTI, MK7 GTI, GLI, Sportwagen, Golf, &#038; Audi 8V A3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"grid grid--product-images--partial\">\n<div class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\">\n<div class=\"product-single__meta\">\n<div class=\"product-block product-block--header\">\n<h1 class=\"h2 product-single__title\">IE Rear Sway Bar Upgrade For VW MK8 GTI, MK7 GTI, GLI, Sportwagen, Golf, &amp; Audi 8V A3<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"646fd90cb2198d00d65aa88a\" data-shogun-site-id=\"5829ef6f-f0b0-4b52-b643-dd8894bccc0a\" data-shogun-page-id=\"646fd90cb2198d00d65aa88a\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"67a1698c44e19fec7ad49715\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"67a16993349327f5f1d2a94e\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\">\n<div class=\"shg-fw\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-8b664ce5-c090-4845-b40e-b2a434fee793\" class=\"shg-box shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div id=\"s-b021f66b-cf1b-49e0-8f9a-9ed1d6c58b23\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-23fda1ef-7e80-4add-bb99-c5984ce220fc-root\">\n<div id=\"wrap-s-23fda1ef-7e80-4add-bb99-c5984ce220fc\" class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-23fda1ef-7e80-4add-bb99-c5984ce220fc\">\n<div class=\"s-23fda1ef-7e80-4add-bb99-c5984ce220fc shg-align-container\">\n<div id=\"s-23fda1ef-7e80-4add-bb99-c5984ce220fc\" class=\"shg-c s-23fda1ef-7e80-4add-bb99-c5984ce220fc shogun-image-container shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image \" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/a1f1e9a8-5be7-4892-8b07-106b48dfb54f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-eb241236-50ef-449f-840d-74f75c4299e4\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>LEADING FEATURES<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-470b4d94-e69e-4548-9478-e80c4927f2f3\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Defeat understeer<\/strong>\u00a0-Corner faster and with more control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced body roll<\/strong>\u00a0-Body stays stable through turns<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustable stiffness<\/strong>\u00a0-Dial in your suspension feel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased grip<\/strong>\u00a0-Keep wheel contact with the ground<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teflon lined poly bushings<\/strong>\u00a0-Eliminates sloppy bushing flex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-fw\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-b99b6065-c0ad-4ffa-9b68-7ce4e7f26a45\" class=\"shg-box shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div id=\"s-3312de9e-57d1-42cc-ac38-cd3277b129cc\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-8348a458-6fc2-4357-895b-41a003f437a1\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>LESS BODY ROLL, MORE FUN<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-54377241-a1c5-4e47-92e5-9778bf1325c0\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>Whether carving canyons or dominating the track, turn confidently with the iE Rear Sway Bar Upgrade. Our spring steel design increased stiffness by 116% over stock for exceptional grip and reduced body roll while the 25mm diameter retains a smooth and comfortable ride for daily use. Defeat understeer and conquer corners with precision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-db4ae77a-9319-4fe0-a1d9-8893cafd7989\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shogun-video shogun-video-16x9\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\"><iframe class=\"shogun-video-embed\" title=\"Embedded Youtube Video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TaFoyZkjq3g?start=0&amp;end=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-ceda4c29-3521-413c-a616-f6cba5442d65\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-20e35f2e-d9af-49e3-b25d-98a4df2ba87e\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>SHARP CORNERING<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-f13f83cf-e4f4-46a0-aef3-5321161fae81\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>The iE rear sway bar delivers greater control and stability during cornering maneuvers by maximizing grip at the rear wheels and reducing body roll. Understeer tendencies are counteracted, allowing your front-wheel drive vehicle to rotate more efficiently through corners. Whether navigating winding roads or pushing the limits on the track, get ready for a new level of turning precision and responsiveness and kiss understeer goodbye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-784b72fd-a17a-4201-bb96-81e7429383ce-root\">\n<div id=\"wrap-s-784b72fd-a17a-4201-bb96-81e7429383ce\" class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-784b72fd-a17a-4201-bb96-81e7429383ce\">\n<div class=\"s-784b72fd-a17a-4201-bb96-81e7429383ce shg-align-container\">\n<div id=\"s-784b72fd-a17a-4201-bb96-81e7429383ce\" class=\"shg-c s-784b72fd-a17a-4201-bb96-81e7429383ce shogun-image-container shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image \" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/d77f6642-594d-444d-8367-8c0418d599d3\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-d8bdffb3-1d23-4041-affd-bbbb803d9bcd\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-446b260f-89e0-4a8e-a9c5-9e7a45e05a7f\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>STRENGTH AND AGILITY<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-31ae4329-6016-4a72-a5df-950b86985083\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>iE sway bars feature a robust 5mm wall thickness to retain necessary strength while keeping weight to a minimum. This intelligent design effectively controls body roll and distributing forces without the risk of breakage or bending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-05851d91-10aa-4423-89f2-11750622f13c-root\">\n<div id=\"wrap-s-05851d91-10aa-4423-89f2-11750622f13c\" class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-05851d91-10aa-4423-89f2-11750622f13c\">\n<div class=\"s-05851d91-10aa-4423-89f2-11750622f13c shg-align-container\">\n<div id=\"s-05851d91-10aa-4423-89f2-11750622f13c\" class=\"shg-c s-05851d91-10aa-4423-89f2-11750622f13c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image \" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/ac97ac66-f1db-4a5c-bcba-e5ecb752d996\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-13c70b80-a445-42a8-b495-4350ab2a1712\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-4d9f8c75-a552-4257-92b1-febf31486cef\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>ENJOY EVERY DRIVE<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-9cf28fa5-380e-4878-9a11-69cf0deeed8c\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>With a carefully selected outer diameter of 25mm, the sway bar upgrade achieves the ideal balance between optimum performance in the twisties and maintaining a comfortable ride in your daily journeys. Our thoughtful sizing maintains a smooth and comfortable ride without excessive vibrations or harshness with all the exhilaration of spirited driving when you want. Truly the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-1fba7cc3-e88c-4524-afde-b48968e225fb-root\">\n<div id=\"wrap-s-1fba7cc3-e88c-4524-afde-b48968e225fb\" class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-1fba7cc3-e88c-4524-afde-b48968e225fb\">\n<div class=\"s-1fba7cc3-e88c-4524-afde-b48968e225fb shg-align-container\">\n<div id=\"s-1fba7cc3-e88c-4524-afde-b48968e225fb\" class=\"shg-c s-1fba7cc3-e88c-4524-afde-b48968e225fb shogun-image-container shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image \" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9b4eef7e-5c90-4b28-b23c-e4c73d3930c7\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-2a9b973b-0094-4728-86a1-1b026f5c6f55\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-d9f9bb0f-0a09-489a-bb59-a95399d7e06e\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>POLY BUSHINGS<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-2df432b5-bdd1-411f-8ae9-c20822849fa7\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>Designed to eliminate the &#8220;sloppy&#8221; feel of the stock rubber bushings, iE polyurethane bushings significantly reduce bushing flex between the sway bar and chassis for a tighter suspension feel. A durable Teflon coating is applied to the bushing that keeps your sway bar operating squeak-free so you can attack the turns without annoying sounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-274c2cf0-e1e4-4980-baa4-5ffb9a21a72f-root\">\n<div id=\"wrap-s-274c2cf0-e1e4-4980-baa4-5ffb9a21a72f\" class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-274c2cf0-e1e4-4980-baa4-5ffb9a21a72f\">\n<div class=\"s-274c2cf0-e1e4-4980-baa4-5ffb9a21a72f shg-align-container\">\n<div id=\"s-274c2cf0-e1e4-4980-baa4-5ffb9a21a72f\" class=\"shg-c s-274c2cf0-e1e4-4980-baa4-5ffb9a21a72f shogun-image-container shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image \" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/50ebc5e0-a677-4cd6-a2f8-800185e2ae6e\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-7ef732a9-e7e5-4bec-8902-c50bfe48605f\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-db75ee10-8122-4e90-975f-d8f9b279517c\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>BOLT-IN INSTALL<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-af611f7f-4e94-4df7-8150-4d5b8b24838c\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>Your new sway bar is a simple direct bolt-in replacement. No adjustments or special tools are required. 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