Replacing Rear Sway Bar
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I don't think you should do it on jacks. I thought when it was on jacks that it would put tension in the bar so when you took out the last bolt it would fly some where.
I also had the same problem. We used the stock bushings so it took a while to get them smashed enough.
Great mod and I love mine
I also had the same problem. We used the stock bushings so it took a while to get them smashed enough.
Great mod and I love mine
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Originally posted by MGXsport
I don't think you should do it on jacks. I thought when it was on jacks that it would put tension in the bar so when you took out the last bolt it would fly some where.
I also had the same problem. We used the stock bushings so it took a while to get them smashed enough.
Great mod and I love mine
I don't think you should do it on jacks. I thought when it was on jacks that it would put tension in the bar so when you took out the last bolt it would fly some where.
I also had the same problem. We used the stock bushings so it took a while to get them smashed enough.
Great mod and I love mine
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Originally posted by MGXsport
I don't think you should do it on jacks. I thought when it was on jacks that it would put tension in the bar so when you took out the last bolt it would fly some where.
I don't think you should do it on jacks. I thought when it was on jacks that it would put tension in the bar so when you took out the last bolt it would fly some where.
I changed my bar without lifting the car, my car is low but I had enough room.
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when replaced my rear sway bar all i did was drive the car over a piece of wood that's between 1 1/2 to 2 inches in thickness. that raised the car just right (for me it is, i'm 5'8" 160lb and sexy as hell). That way you don't have to buy the ramp and worry about going too far and having your car stuck on this thing. that's just my fear of ramp.
And when replacing the bolt back on, i found that it did not align right to just push it throught the hole. what i did was push the car up with my knees (i did this alone that's why) while i was on my back and it align perfectly.
And when replacing the bolt back on, i found that it did not align right to just push it throught the hole. what i did was push the car up with my knees (i did this alone that's why) while i was on my back and it align perfectly.
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yeh, i used a ramp because my car's lowered about 2inches.
i used the factory jack to push up on the bar as i worked to
get the bolt back into the friggin bracket. it was a pita.
but yah, i agree, this mod has VERY GOOD results.
highly recommend you get 22mm+ sway bar on the rear.
i used the factory jack to push up on the bar as i worked to
get the bolt back into the friggin bracket. it was a pita.
but yah, i agree, this mod has VERY GOOD results.
highly recommend you get 22mm+ sway bar on the rear.
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I installed mine in my driveway and my wrx is lowered on prodrive springs. Took about an hour to do but I was taking my time. There are so many links down there I was trying to figure out what each one did.
Make sure you get used to the new feel somewhere safe. I got in a minor accident after installing mine (24mm). Pretty major change for not so much $$. I have since gone to 22mm setting. lol
Also, after about a week, make sure all the bolts are still tight.
Good Luck
Make sure you get used to the new feel somewhere safe. I got in a minor accident after installing mine (24mm). Pretty major change for not so much $$. I have since gone to 22mm setting. lol
Also, after about a week, make sure all the bolts are still tight.
Good Luck
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From: 9250x
I believe they were around $60. Was a while ago. It's not really a big deal to install each seperately. Endlinks by themselves would take maybe 15 minuetes. The hardest part of the swaybar install is getting the bar over the muffler and oriented in the correct position. When it comes to the endlinks, thats the easy part.
I've heard bad things about whiteline endlinks though. Kartboys are around $100 I think. Try their website.
I've heard bad things about whiteline endlinks though. Kartboys are around $100 I think. Try their website.
