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Blue adjustable front C8 sway bar
The aFe 440-401008FL CONTROL front sway-bar kit supplies ONE FRONT 35mm three-way bar with BLUE 1026 DOM tubular-steel construction, 90A polyurethane bushings and black-anodized 6061-T6 billet brackets. Match the selected axle scope and existing factory equipment; the installation reuses endlinks and mounting bolts.
Key Features
- Selected axle-specific package: 440-401008FL.
- ONE FRONT 35mm three-way bar.
- CNC-bent 1026 DOM tubular steel, BLUE powder-coated finish.
- 90A polyurethane bushings with grease-service billet brackets.
- 6061-T6 black-anodized aluminum brackets with grease fittings; bars remain steel.
- Three adjustment positions at each supplied axle; use its own rate comparison and setup guidance.
Fitment
Current exact manufacturer coverage is 2020–2026 C8 Corvette V8-6.2L. The own December 22, 2020 manual says 2020–Present and explicitly names the set and both individual axle part numbers. The complete independently selected table names Stingray 2020–2026. The original Stingray 2020–2021 scope is extended through 2026 on that exact named evidence. No Z06, ZR1, E-Ray or other engine/equipment coverage is inferred from the C8 model alone.
| Years | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2026 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Stingray |
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 440-401008FL |
| Product type | Sway Bars |
| Exact selected application | Current exact manufacturer coverage is 2020–2026 C8 Corvette V8-6.2L. The own December 22, 2020 manual says 2020–Present and explicitly names the set and both individual axle part numbers. The complete independently selected table names Stingray 2020–2026. The original Stingray 2020–2021 scope is extended through 2026 on that exact named evidence. No Z06, ZR1, E-Ray or other engine/equipment coverage is inferred from the C8 model alone. |
| Materials / welded-end distinction | CNC-bent lightweight 1026 DOM STEEL TUBULAR bar with durable BLUE powder coat. The front uses CNC-MACHINED ends. The selected primary describes these ends as TIG-welded in a fixture. The 6061-T6 aluminum specification belongs to black-anodized billet bushing brackets with grease fittings; supplied bushings are 90A polyurethane. |
| Selected rates and baseline | Selected FRONT positions 1/2/3: 720/845/970 lb/in; 50%/76%/103% stiffer than OE Base/Z51 front as qualified in the manufacturer chart. |
| Manufacturer full chart qualification | Own manufacturer stiffness chart: FRONT positions 1/2/3 = 720/845/970 lb/in, respectively 50%/76%/103% stiffer than the chart’s OE Base/Z51 front baseline of 479 lb/in. REAR positions 1/2/3 = 600/680/780 lb/in, respectively 100%/127%/160% stiffer than its OE Z51 rear baseline of 300 lb/in. These are manufacturer bar-rate comparisons, not dyno horsepower, measured tire grip or a guarantee that every factory suspension has those rates. Wheel alignment and tire grip affect handling. |
| Selected package / formal bill scope | ONE selected FRONT 35mm sway bar with selected-axle polyurethane bushings and 6061-T6 billet brackets/grease fittings, as identified by the exact primary. The own linked manual explicitly names this individual axle selection but its ONLY formal itemized table is labeled FULL front/rear KIT. Its four-bracket/four-bushing/two-packet totals are not silently halved into a verified standalone bill. The selected native image shows two brackets and two bushings; individual grease-packet/fitting-cap supply counts are not independently itemized. Factory endlinks and mounting bolts are reused. The other axle bar, replacement endlinks, control arms, filters and intake couplers are not included in this standalone selection. |
| Front subframe and connection scope | The FRONT procedure requires slightly lowering the front subframe; it is not the one-hour rear-bar operation. Follow all 29F steps. Remove front wheels, splitter lip, side/center/main underpanels, brake-cooling deflectors and the specified side/steel-plate braces; detach bar endlinks. Unbolt the driver-side headlight-level sensor, both brake-hose brackets, brake-line/ABS brackets, steering rack, front rail/triangular brackets and lower shock mounts as the manual directs. Free lines and harnesses that could pull or be pinched. For the FOUR small connectors, release the red locks and press the black tabs, then unclip their removable holders. The LARGE harness connector is UNCLIPPED from the subframe but must NOT be disconnected. Free the two front harness holders as well. Support the subframe with a transmission jack or similar WITHOUT excessive force; remove the specified rear-rail and four main subframe bolts and lower SLOWLY approximately 1–2 inches. Remove both bushing brackets; the OE bushings are bonded to the old bar and cannot be removed. With steering FULL RIGHT, slide the factory bar toward the RIGHT/PASSENGER side, angling the final end down, while protecting wiring and surrounding parts. Compare orientation with the new bar. Keep the protective poly-bag sleeve on during insertion, then REMOVE it once positioned. |
| Selected installation and restoration | Lubricate the INNER bushing surfaces with the provided grease. FRONT bushings sit OUTBOARD of the bar centering rings. Install the billet brackets with their 90-degree zerk fittings facing OUT and reuse factory mounting bolts. Restore steps 2F–22F in REVERSE and tighten all hardware to current factory specifications. Prevent harnesses/lines from being pinched while raising the subframe, especially at the front, and verify ALL electrical connections are reconnected BEFORE starting the car to avoid warnings/trouble codes. The manual does not prescribe a battery-disconnect or coding operation. |
| Initial setting / omitted values | The own shared manual’s suggested initial street setup for the COMPLETE matched set is FRONT position 3 FULL STIFF (furthest from end), REAR position 1 FULL SOFT (closest to end). For this FRONT-only selection, the selected-axle recommendation is front position 3; it does not establish the behavior or a required change of an otherwise stock/different rear bar. Hole nearest the end is softest; inward holes increase stiffness. Use current factory fastener specifications. No numeric fastener torque, fixed grease-service interval, recheck mileage, wheel torque, battery or coding procedure is printed. |
| Own linked documentation | Selected 440-401008FL: all THREE exact linked files have identical SHA-256 bytes and explicitly name each selected part. ALL 25 pages, 29F front steps, 9R rear steps, every photo, full-kit bill and stiffness chart read/viewed; full bill, front bushing orientation and chart also viewed at full resolution. Installation estimates: full 7h, front 6h, rear 1h, not guaranteed labor times |
| Performance scope | Handling benefits are manufacturer design statements; no exact-part dyno/flow document or measured lap-time/grip improvement established |
| Emissions | Manufacturer states no CARB EO number required |
What's Included
- ONE selected FRONT 35mm sway bar with selected-axle polyurethane bushings and 6061-T6 billet brackets/grease fittings, as identified by the exact primary.
- The own linked manual explicitly names this individual axle selection but its ONLY formal itemized table is labeled FULL front/rear KIT. Its four-bracket/four-bushing/two-packet totals are not silently halved into a verified standalone bill. The selected native image shows two brackets and two bushings; individual grease-packet/fitting-cap supply counts are not independently itemized.
- Factory endlinks and mounting bolts are reused. The other axle bar, replacement endlinks, control arms, filters and intake couplers are not included in this standalone selection.
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Related Parts
- Current exact manufacturer selected axle specifications
- Own selected linked 25-page manual: axle scope, full-kit bill and stiffness chart
- Full independently selected named-application table
- Shop the complete aFe Power collection
FAQ
What is the 440-401008FL?The selected front-only kit. ONE selected FRONT 35mm sway bar with selected-axle polyurethane bushings and 6061-T6 billet brackets/grease fittings, as identified by the exact primary. The own linked manual explicitly names this individual axle selection but its ONLY formal itemized table is labeled FULL front/rear KIT. Its four-bracket/four-bushing/two-packet totals are not silently halved into a verified standalone bill. The selected native image shows two brackets and two bushings; individual grease-packet/fitting-cap supply counts are not independently itemized. Factory endlinks and mounting bolts are reused. The other axle bar, replacement endlinks, control arms, filters and intake couplers are not included in this standalone selection.
Which Corvette years and named application are supported?Current exact manufacturer coverage is 2020–2026 C8 Corvette V8-6.2L. The own December 22, 2020 manual says 2020–Present and explicitly names the set and both individual axle part numbers. The complete independently selected table names Stingray 2020–2026. The original Stingray 2020–2021 scope is extended through 2026 on that exact named evidence. No Z06, ZR1, E-Ray or other engine/equipment coverage is inferred from the C8 model alone.
What are the bar, end and bracket materials?CNC-bent lightweight 1026 DOM STEEL TUBULAR bar with durable BLUE powder coat. The front uses CNC-MACHINED ends. The selected primary describes these ends as TIG-welded in a fixture. The 6061-T6 aluminum specification belongs to black-anodized billet bushing brackets with grease fittings; supplied bushings are 90A polyurethane.
Which rates, original baselines and adjustment positions apply?Selected FRONT positions 1/2/3: 720/845/970 lb/in; 50%/76%/103% stiffer than OE Base/Z51 front as qualified in the manufacturer chart. Own manufacturer stiffness chart: FRONT positions 1/2/3 = 720/845/970 lb/in, respectively 50%/76%/103% stiffer than the chart’s OE Base/Z51 front baseline of 479 lb/in. REAR positions 1/2/3 = 600/680/780 lb/in, respectively 100%/127%/160% stiffer than its OE Z51 rear baseline of 300 lb/in. These are manufacturer bar-rate comparisons, not dyno horsepower, measured tire grip or a guarantee that every factory suspension has those rates. Wheel alignment and tire grip affect handling.
Does this selection require dropping the front subframe?The FRONT procedure requires slightly lowering the front subframe; it is not the one-hour rear-bar operation. Follow all 29F steps. Remove front wheels, splitter lip, side/center/main underpanels, brake-cooling deflectors and the specified side/steel-plate braces; detach bar endlinks. Unbolt the driver-side headlight-level sensor, both brake-hose brackets, brake-line/ABS brackets, steering rack, front rail/triangular brackets and lower shock mounts as the manual directs. Free lines and harnesses that could pull or be pinched. For the FOUR small connectors, release the red locks and press the black tabs, then unclip their removable holders. The LARGE harness connector is UNCLIPPED from the subframe but must NOT be disconnected. Free the two front harness holders as well. Support the subframe with a transmission jack or similar WITHOUT excessive force; remove the specified rear-rail and four main subframe bolts and lower SLOWLY approximately 1–2 inches. Remove both bushing brackets; the OE bushings are bonded to the old bar and cannot be removed. With steering FULL RIGHT, slide the factory bar toward the RIGHT/PASSENGER side, angling the final end down, while protecting wiring and surrounding parts. Compare orientation with the new bar. Keep the protective poly-bag sleeve on during insertion, then REMOVE it once positioned.
What grease, bracket and restoration details matter?Lubricate the INNER bushing surfaces with the provided grease. FRONT bushings sit OUTBOARD of the bar centering rings. Install the billet brackets with their 90-degree zerk fittings facing OUT and reuse factory mounting bolts. Restore steps 2F–22F in REVERSE and tighten all hardware to current factory specifications. Prevent harnesses/lines from being pinched while raising the subframe, especially at the front, and verify ALL electrical connections are reconnected BEFORE starting the car to avoid warnings/trouble codes. The manual does not prescribe a battery-disconnect or coding operation.
Which initial settings and numeric tightening instructions are supplied?The own shared manual’s suggested initial street setup for the COMPLETE matched set is FRONT position 3 FULL STIFF (furthest from end), REAR position 1 FULL SOFT (closest to end). For this FRONT-only selection, the selected-axle recommendation is front position 3; it does not establish the behavior or a required change of an otherwise stock/different rear bar. Hole nearest the end is softest; inward holes increase stiffness. Use current factory fastener specifications. No numeric fastener torque, fixed grease-service interval, recheck mileage, wheel torque, battery or coding procedure is printed.
Does the shared manual’s full bill or chart certify an individual kit’s complete contents?The selected manual explicitly names all three axle choices, but the formal bill is FULL-KIT only. Do not promise full-set quantities or infer a standalone packet count by division; the selected primary and native photos identify the supplied axle hardware. Bar-rate comparisons do not certify horsepower gains, every factory trim, tire grip or a guaranteed handling outcome.
Installation Instructions
- Confirm aFe 440-401008FL and the selected front application. Read the complete own 25-page manual, apply only the supplied axle procedure and use current exact factory support/fastener specifications.
- The FRONT procedure requires slightly lowering the front subframe; it is not the one-hour rear-bar operation. Follow all 29F steps. Remove front wheels, splitter lip, side/center/main underpanels, brake-cooling deflectors and the specified side/steel-plate braces; detach bar endlinks. Unbolt the driver-side headlight-level sensor, both brake-hose brackets, brake-line/ABS brackets, steering rack, front rail/triangular brackets and lower shock mounts as the manual directs. Free lines and harnesses that could pull or be pinched. For the FOUR small connectors, release the red locks and press the black tabs, then unclip their removable holders. The LARGE harness connector is UNCLIPPED from the subframe but must NOT be disconnected. Free the two front harness holders as well.
- Support the subframe with a transmission jack or similar WITHOUT excessive force; remove the specified rear-rail and four main subframe bolts and lower SLOWLY approximately 1–2 inches. Remove both bushing brackets; the OE bushings are bonded to the old bar and cannot be removed. With steering FULL RIGHT, slide the factory bar toward the RIGHT/PASSENGER side, angling the final end down, while protecting wiring and surrounding parts. Compare orientation with the new bar. Keep the protective poly-bag sleeve on during insertion, then REMOVE it once positioned.
- Lubricate the INNER bushing surfaces with the provided grease. FRONT bushings sit OUTBOARD of the bar centering rings. Install the billet brackets with their 90-degree zerk fittings facing OUT and reuse factory mounting bolts. Restore steps 2F–22F in REVERSE and tighten all hardware to current factory specifications. Prevent harnesses/lines from being pinched while raising the subframe, especially at the front, and verify ALL electrical connections are reconnected BEFORE starting the car to avoid warnings/trouble codes. The manual does not prescribe a battery-disconnect or coding operation.
- The own shared manual’s suggested initial street setup for the COMPLETE matched set is FRONT position 3 FULL STIFF (furthest from end), REAR position 1 FULL SOFT (closest to end). For this FRONT-only selection, the selected-axle recommendation is front position 3; it does not establish the behavior or a required change of an otherwise stock/different rear bar. Hole nearest the end is softest; inward holes increase stiffness. Use current factory fastener specifications. No numeric fastener torque, fixed grease-service interval, recheck mileage, wheel torque, battery or coding procedure is printed.
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