sway bars hard to install?
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sway bars hard to install?
I couldn't find anything through the search feature, but are sway bars hard to install? I have done my springs a few times now, so I have some knowledge of the suspension system. Just looking to see how hard a job it is?
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front might be harder then the rear,do to space......but just unbolt the sway bar from the endlinks on each side,then unbolt the 2 bolts that hold the sway bar in place...the manuver the bar out,ive done it on my 1st gen tc,
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Front has a lot involved to get the bar in. I believe you have to disconnect a lower control arm. Rear is cake. The only major problem I had was with the front bushings squeaking. I tried greasing and regreasing. I added grease fittings. Eventually I took a tip from the Subaru crowd and wrapped the bar with yellow gas fitting teflon tape. Then I greased the bushing. If I had to do it again. I would wrap the bar with tape where the bushing contacts it before attempting to install the bar. Trying to do so after it is on the car is tough.
If you have some free time it is a job that is totally worth doing yourself and the bars make quite a bit of difference.
If you have some free time it is a job that is totally worth doing yourself and the bars make quite a bit of difference.
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Cool, and none of those pieces are under any tension that they are going to fly off are they?
I was reading the install manual from TRD sparks and it sounds like you said, loosen bolts, drop front arm a couple inches and navigate the bar in
I was reading the install manual from TRD sparks and it sounds like you said, loosen bolts, drop front arm a couple inches and navigate the bar in
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If anyone needs Sways, I just bought the Eibach front and rear for 302 plus tax shipped from autoanything.com use code 4th45 for 45 bucks off and FIRST15 for an additional 15% off. Free shipping
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