Front Sway Bar Relocation Kit for the Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86 / 86 / FR-S: Why You Need One for Your Suspension Setup
The Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR86, GT86, and Scion FR-S have become some of the most popular drift platforms thanks to their lightweight chassis, balanced handling, and huge aftermarket support. However, once you start pushing the platform beyond factory specifications — especially with a high steering angle setup — new clearance challenges begin to appear.
One of the most common issues encountered with angle kits is interference between the front sway bar and suspension components. A front sway bar relocation kit is designed to solve this problem by moving the sway bar out of the way, allowing increased steering angle without unwanted contact.
The relocation process involves drilling a new mounting hole into the front lower control arm. This new mounting location moves the sway bar end link attachment point, allowing the sway bar to sit in a position that provides additional clearance when the steering is at high angle
Why Do You Need a Front Sway Bar Relocation Kit?
When installing an aftermarket angle kit, the front suspension geometry changes significantly. Tie rods, steering arms, and other suspension components move through a much larger range of motion compared to the factory setup.
At high steering angles, the factory sway bar location can become a limiting factor by contacting components such as:
- Chassis
- Steering components
- Other suspension hardware
This interference can limit steering angle, create unwanted stress on components, or prevent your suspension from moving freely through its intended range.
A sway bar relocation kit moves the sway bar away from these contact points, giving your suspension and steering system the additional clearance needed for aggressive angle setups.
Designed for Drift and High-Angle Applications
This modification is most commonly found on BRZ, GR86, GT86, and FR-S drift builds running:
- Cut knuckles
- Extended control arms
- High steering angle setups
If your car is being built for drifting, maximizing steering angle is a major part of the setup process. Small clearance issues that may never appear during normal street driving can become a serious limitation when the suspension is operating at full lock.
Keep Your Steering Setup Working Properly
A properly designed drift setup is all about allowing each component to work together without interference. While the factory BRZ/86 suspension works well for everyday driving, aggressive modifications require additional clearance to handle the increased range of motion.
A front sway bar relocation kit helps eliminate one of the common clearance problems encountered when converting these cars into capable drift machines.
Fits Popular Toyota/Subaru 86 Platform Builds
This front sway bar relocation kit is designed for:
- Subaru BRZ (2013+)
- Scion FR-S (2013-2016)
- Toyota 86 (2017+)
- Toyota GR86 (2022+)
Fitment may vary depending on your specific angle kit and suspension configuration. If you are unsure whether this kit is compatible with your setup, contact us before purchasing and we can help confirm fitment.
Build More Angle. Remove Clearance Limitations.
The BRZ, GR86, GT86, and FR-S continue to be some of the most popular drift platforms because of how much potential they offer. Once you start chasing more steering angle, every bit of clearance matters.
A front sway bar relocation kit is a simple but important upgrade that helps your suspension and steering components operate properly when your build is pushed beyond factory limits.
Whether you're building a dedicated drift car or preparing your chassis for competition, proper clearance is the foundation of a reliable high-angle setup.