What is the main benefit of installing a larger rear sway bar?

A larger rear sway bar increases roll stiffness, which significantly reduces body lean or 'sway' when cornering. This keeps your tires flatter on the pavement, leading to improved grip, better control, and increased driver confidence.

What material is the sway bar made from?

This sway bar is constructed from solid alloy steel. It replaces the smaller OEM sway bar and rubber bushings with harder polyurethane bushings for a more direct connection to the chassis.

Does this sway bar come with new bushings?

The manufacturer description indicates that these sway bars replace smaller OEM sway bars and rubber bushings with larger diameter alloy steel bars and harder polyurethane bushings, suggesting new bushings are included.

Progress Tech 99-04 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Rear Sway Bar (22mm)

Progress Technology

Specifications

Brand: Progress Technology
Part #: 62.1122
UPC: 810001071431

Progress Technology

Progress Tech 99-04 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Rear Sway Bar (22mm)

Name: Progress Tech 99-04 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Rear Sway Bar (22mm)
Brand: Progress Technology
Price: 216.58 USD
Availability: InStock

$216.58

Only 4 left in stock

Fits 1999-2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5. This 22mm rear sway bar reduces body lean for better tire contact and improved handling.

Key Features

Fits 1999-2003 Mazda Protege and 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5.
Reduces body lean and improves tire contact with the road.
Features a 22mm diameter solid alloy steel bar for increased roll stiffness.
Replaces smaller OEM sway bars and rubber bushings with harder polyurethane.
Cold-formed in-house using precision CNC bending equipment.
Laser-cut and CNC-machined sway bar ends ensure an exact fit.

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Fits these vehicles

Mazda Protege 1999-2003
Mazda Protege5 2002-2003

Product Details

If you're looking to reduce body roll and get a more connected feel from your 1999-2003 Mazda Protege or Protege5, this rear sway bar from Progress Technology is a solid option. It directly replaces the factory bar with a larger diameter, solid alloy steel bar that adds roll stiffness. This means less of that uncomfortable leaning sensation when you go around corners, keeping your tires flatter on the pavement.

By minimizing body lean, the tires maintain a larger, more stable contact patch with the road. This translates directly into more grip and better control, giving you more confidence behind the wheel, especially when navigating turns. Progress Technology builds these bars in-house using CNC bending and MIG welding for a precise fit, ensuring they integrate well with your vehicle's suspension.

Swapping out the smaller factory sway bar for this 22mm unit is a straightforward way to improve your car's handling balance and reduce the tendency for understeer, making your Protege feel more responsive.