aFe CONTROL Series Rear Sway Bar with Adjustable End Links for 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R and Audi S3

Transform your Volkswagen into a canyon carving machine with aFe Control’s sway bars. With 2-way adjustability in the rear, you can easily dial in the handling balance and eliminate understeer. Body roll will be reduced, maximizing tire contact with the road. Sharpened steering response will improve initial turn-in making the car more agile and feel lighter. Our kit also includes adjustable, high articulating rear end links to replace the factory plastic units. The rear links are rather short so higher articulating links are ideal for an adjustable sway bar. Whether its stability on the track, more rotation on the autocross, or just adding confidence in the canyon, aFe Control sway bars will deliver. Every aFe Control sway bar is CAD designed and CNC bent to strict tolerances. This insures precise fit and perfect operation. Our rear sway bar is 2-way adjustable. This allows the driver to dial in the rear roll resistance to achieve the desired handling bias. Our rear sway bar is equipped with laser cut arms. These are welded to the bar in a dedicated fixture to insure accurate hole positioning and consistent manufacturing. aFe Control’s end links use PTFE lined Aurora rod ends with high articulating studs and misalignment spacers. These are also length adjustable if you want to adjust out any static pre-load in the rear bar. aFe Control includes low-deflection polyurethane bushings and premium 6061-T6 aluminum black anodized billet brackets. The brackets are outfitted with grease fittings for easy maintenance. aFe CONTROL Rear Sway Bar Blue Volkswagen Golf R 15-19 L4-2.0L (t)

• 690 lbs/in (94% Stiffer than Stock)     825 lbs/in (132% Stiffer than Stock)
• CNC Bent, Lightweight 1026 DOM Steel Tubular Sway Bar
• Direct Fit Installation Requires No Modifications
• Ø25.4mm (1”) Rear Sway Bar, 2-Way Adjustment
• 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum Rear Bushing Brackets
• 90A Durometer Polyurethane Bushings
• High Articulating Rear End Links
• Laser Cut Rear Sway Bar Arms
• Durable Blue Powder Coat
• Proudly Made in the USA

Improve the handling balance of your Volkswagen Golf R or Audi S3 with the aFe CONTROL Series Rear Sway Bar, Part Number afe440-612001RL. Designed for spirited street driving, autocross, canyon runs, and track use, this rear sway bar helps reduce body roll, sharpen steering response, and improve initial turn-in. Its two-way adjustability allows you to tune rear roll resistance and handling bias, helping reduce understeer and promote a more responsive driving feel.

The aFe CONTROL rear sway bar is CNC bent from lightweight 1026 DOM tubular steel and features laser-cut arms welded in a dedicated fixture for accurate hole positioning and consistent operation. The kit includes high-articulating, length-adjustable rear end links with PTFE-lined Aurora rod ends, high-articulating studs, and misalignment spacers. These components replace the factory plastic links and help minimize unwanted deflection while allowing static preload adjustments.

Installation is a direct fit and requires no vehicle modifications. Low-deflection polyurethane bushings and 6061-T6 billet aluminum brackets provide durable support, while integrated grease fittings simplify routine maintenance. The bar is finished with a durable blue powder coat and is proudly made in the USA. The kit is designed for select 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R models and select 2015-2017 Audi S3 and A3 Quattro applications; verify vehicle fitment before ordering.

Key Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: aFe CONTROL
• Part Number: afe440-612001RL
• Application: Rear sway bar and adjustable end link kit
• Adjustment: Two-way adjustable rear sway bar
• Spring Rates: 690 and 825 lbs/in settings
• Bar Construction: CNC-bent 1026 DOM tubular steel
• Bushing and Bracket Material: 90A polyurethane and 6061-T6 billet aluminum
• Finish and Origin: Blue powder coat; made in the USA

What's Included

• One aFe CONTROL Series rear sway bar
• Adjustable high-articulating rear end links
• Polyurethane sway bar bushings
• Billet aluminum bushing brackets with grease fittings
• Required installation hardware

Fitment includes select 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R models, 2015-2017 Audi S3 models, and select 2017 Audi A3 Quattro applications. Confirm the exact year, drivetrain, and chassis configuration before purchase.

Features:

• Two-way adjustability: Tune rear roll resistance and handling balance to help reduce understeer.
• Improved handling response: Reduces body roll, sharpens initial turn-in, and helps maximize tire contact with the road.
• High-articulating adjustable end links: PTFE-lined Aurora rod ends and adjustable length help replace factory plastic links and eliminate static preload.
• Durable direct-fit construction: CNC-bent DOM steel bar, laser-cut arms, polyurethane bushings, billet aluminum brackets, and blue powder coat install without vehicle modifications.

Fitments:
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2015 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2015 Audi S3 Prestige
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2016 Audi S3 Prestige
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2017 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2017 Audi S3 Prestige
2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2018 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2018 Audi S3 Prestige
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2019 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2019 Audi S3 Prestige
2019 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2020 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2020 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2020 Audi S3 Premium
2020 Audi S3 Premium Plus

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Clearance Item: t
Regular Stock: false
Units Per Sku: 1