DIY: Sway bar installation (front)

Chuck33079 · 09-17-2013, 09:10 AM

another spammer? reported.

BeemaaZ · 04-17-2014, 05:10 PM

I was struggling with the front End links 17 nut, it was harder to unbolt then the rear end links. Sprayed WD40, left it for an hour and it was loosen up.

It took longer to remove the under shroud than to switch the front sway bar.

For those who wants to DIY, do this on the next oil change.

kenchan · 04-17-2014, 07:52 PM

my 18v impact took it off in about 5sec.

BeemaaZ · 04-17-2014, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

my 18v impact took it off in about 5sec.

I bought Craftsman Impact Wrench but it was too heavy. Which 18v impact do you have Ken?

Im thinking of getting a smaller/lighter impact wrench/driver?

Fock · 07-05-2014, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Honestly I think the front bar is a little too large, something inbetween this and the stock is probably what we really want, at least for auto-cross style driving.

Hi Chris,

Do you still think that Hotchkis bars are too rigid (especially the front bar) ?
I'm looking for FR+RR bars with stock springs and struts

kenchan · 07-30-2014, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

I bought Craftsman Impact Wrench but it was too heavy. Which 18v impact do you have Ken?

Im thinking of getting a smaller/lighter impact wrench/driver?

oh i didnt see this post until just now...

i used my milwaukee 18v 3/8 drive impact.

i also have a corded 1/2 drive heavy duty impact as well if my 3/8 drive
can't handle it, but for this project the 18v did fine.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-31-2014, 01:04 AM

Thanks for the write up, helped a lot. I did this step by step from here. +1

kenchan · 10-31-2014, 11:40 AM

you installed it backwards.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-31-2014, 12:20 PM

Did I really? Honestly?

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-31-2014, 12:22 PM

That is the front only pic

kenchan · 10-31-2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajmangal7

Did I really? Honestly?

thanks for playing.

and yah, leave the rear stock for now. the front only in mid- setting should make the car feel real good.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-31-2014, 12:24 PM

I replaced the back already

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-31-2014, 12:28 PM

I put the front on the middle setting and the back on the first hole

kenchan · 10-31-2014, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajmangal7

I replaced the back already

oh...just take it easy for a while when you drive cause the car will respond differently.. honestly the rear bar is fine on this car, just the front needs a tad bit of stiffening.

btw my car is stock height stock dampers/springs, nismo wheels with RE11's.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-31-2014, 12:37 PM

I will, recommend alignment? I am also lowered on tein springs and sport wheels. I just put springs on last week and haven't aligned either

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Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	I replaced the back already __________________ Build in Progress

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you installed it backwards.

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Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	I put the front on the middle setting and the back on the first hole __________________ Build in Progress

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Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	I will, recommend alignment? I am also lowered on tein springs and sport wheels. I just put springs on last week and haven't aligned either __________________ Build in Progress

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