H&R 71819 26 mm Rear Sway Bar for 1980-1994 VW Cabriolet / Rabbit / Jetta

Vehicle Fitment

• 1985-1994 Volkswagen Cabriolet (Golf I based)
• 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta (Mk1)
• 1980-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit / Rabbit Convertible
• 1980-1989 Volkswagen Scirocco (Mk I & early Mk II as applicable)

Features

• Rear anti-roll (sway) bar that increases suspension roll-stiffness
• Reduces body roll and improves lateral stability and cornering control
• Maintains stock ride height - no lowering or ride-quality compromise
• Cold-formed, heat-treated 50CrV4 alloy steel for high tensile strength and durability
• Forged seamless bar ends for strength and clean load distribution
• Urethane/Teflon composite bushings - maintenance-free, no lubrication needed, minimal noise and long service life
• Powder-coated / corrosion-resistant finish for longevity under road conditions
• Direct-fit replacement - uses factory mounting points, straightforward installation

Specifications

• Sway bar diameter: 26 mm (≈ 1.014 in)
• Material: 50CrV4 spring-steel alloy, cold-formed, heat-treated, shot-peened
• Adjustment: Non-adjustable (solid, fixed bar)
• Position: Rear axle anti-roll bar
• Finish: Powder-coated / corrosion-resistant

Included Components

• 1x Rear sway bar (26 mm)
• 2x Urethane/Teflon bushings
• 2x Mounting brackets (as per original specification)
• Installation hardware kit (bolts, washers, mounting hardware)

Product Description

The H&R 71819 26 mm Rear Sway Bar is a direct-fit handling upgrade for classic Volkswagen compact models: Rabbit, Jetta Mk1, Cabriolet (Golf I-derived), and Scirocco from early to late 1980s/early 1990s. Instead of lowering ride height, this sway bar improves vehicle dynamics by increasing rear roll-stiffness - reducing body roll, sharpening cornering response, and improving overall chassis balance. This is especially beneficial on winding roads, spirited driving, or when using stiffer springs or upgraded suspension components.

Constructed from high-strength 50CrV4 alloy steel, cold-formed, heat-treated and shot-peened for long-term durability, the bar features forged seamless ends and is finished with corrosion-resistant coating for longevity. Urethane/Teflon bushings provide maintenance-free operation with minimal noise. Because this is a simple bolt-on upgrade that uses factory mounting points, installation is straightforward and retains original ride height and comfort - an ideal upgrade if you want improved handling without sacrificing everyday usability.