DIY: Sway bar installation (front)

ChrisSlicks · 06-20-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Nice DIY again, just did mine. Only discrepancy: I don't think both sides of the end-link are 17mm, at least they weren't on my car. The nut you remove is 17, but the rear part you hold with an open wrench is larger, probably 19mm. I only had up to 18mm in open wrenches (at least that I could find), which also didn't fit over it, so I just opted for an adjustable wrench.

You may be right. I was using a Metrinch, those have a little more leeway than a regular wrench.

pulpz · 07-30-2009, 08:20 PM

I installed the Hotchkis adjustable front and rear on my 03 350Z. Likewise, made a huge difference at higher speeds.

I'm surprised this sway isn't adjustable. looking at the thread for the rear install, apparently the rear sway is adjustable.

TXSpeedDemon · 10-26-2009, 04:35 PM

Anyone know if the front needs to be jacked up to allow for maximum suspension travel for removal, or is it just to get under the car and I can just use my ramps?

NM - Hotchkis' videos has the car on a drive up lift so i'm gonna try the ramps.

ChrisSlicks · 10-26-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXSpeedDemon

Anyone know if the front needs to be jacked up to allow for maximum suspension travel for removal, or is it just to get under the car and I can just use my ramps?

NM - Hotchkis' videos has the car on a drive up lift so i'm gonna try the ramps.

To do the front you can use ramps, although it is a little easier to connect the end-links if the suspension is unloaded.

ncheung85 · 10-16-2010, 05:02 PM

does it matter which side is up or down?? from your last picture, the hotchkis logo is upside down.

ChrisSlicks · 10-16-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncheung85

does it matter which side is up or down?? from your last picture, the hotchkis logo is upside down.

No it doesn't matter. Those detailed oriented will want the logo the right way up however

ncheung85 · 10-17-2010, 04:16 AM

thanks for the awesome diy for both the front and rear swaybar installation. the front was a piece of cake but the rear

cause of my hks.

i did the installation with ramps, front and back with no problems.

dwntwnall4u · 05-05-2011, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the DIY write up. Really ready to do.
Removing the screws on the undershroud took longer then replacing three sway bar.
Did mine on my Race Ramps.
The larger bolt on the tie rod is a 19mm.

Only issue is I can't remember how my Z felt stock, since I have only driven it 1100 miles so far. I have the Stillen sways both set to the softest settings. My Z seems to have more body roll?

ChrisSlicks · 05-06-2011, 08:03 AM

For the Stillen the softest setting is supposed to be 20% stiffer than stock (front) and 37% rear.

Torgant · 06-14-2011, 06:47 AM

Interesting, i go with H&R springs and spacers (2.5front 1.5rear) it increased oversteer (noticeble) It seems with these sway bars would be perfect (LOL)

anhdat503 · 09-17-2012, 01:16 AM

thank one more time

diddy535 · 12-05-2012, 11:01 AM

What size wrench are people using for the 17mm bolts? I've been trying with a 3/8 and a 19mm wrench on the other side and I can't get these to budge. Suspension is unloaded as the car is on jack stands

ChrisSlicks · 12-05-2012, 07:19 PM

If they are stuck try a 17mm 6-point socket on the outer nut.

benjams · 08-10-2013, 07:39 PM

Great write up. Installed a set of Hotchkis sways this morning with no issues. Thanks for the help!

kenchan · 08-15-2013, 03:39 PM

i did my whiteline (front only) looking at chris's DIY.

reps given.

btw, i just used my combi wrench to hold endlink bolt, 18v impact gun, and a torque wrench to do the work. nice and quick.

07-30-2009, 08:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	I installed the Hotchkis adjustable front and rear on my 03 350Z. Likewise, made a huge difference at higher speeds. I'm surprised this sway isn't adjustable. looking at the thread for the rear install, apparently the rear sway is adjustable. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

10-26-2009, 04:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	Anyone know if the front needs to be jacked up to allow for maximum suspension travel for removal, or is it just to get under the car and I can just use my ramps? NM - Hotchkis' videos has the car on a drive up lift so i'm gonna try the ramps. Last edited by TXSpeedDemon; 10-26-2009 at 04:38 PM.

10-16-2010, 05:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	does it matter which side is up or down?? from your last picture, the hotchkis logo is upside down. __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube

10-17-2010, 04:16 AM	#22 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	thanks for the awesome diy for both the front and rear swaybar installation. the front was a piece of cake but the rear cause of my hks. i did the installation with ramps, front and back with no problems. __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube

05-05-2011, 10:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
dwntwnall4u Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego/ Hawaii Posts: 158 Drives: 2011 370Z AT,S,T,PW Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the DIY write up. Really ready to do. Removing the screws on the undershroud took longer then replacing three sway bar. Did mine on my Race Ramps. The larger bolt on the tie rod is a 19mm. Only issue is I can't remember how my Z felt stock, since I have only driven it 1100 miles so far. I have the Stillen sways both set to the softest settings. My Z seems to have more body roll? __________________ Working my *ss off for a GTM Rotrex SC to go with my 2006 URD Rotrex SC 4x4 Tacoma.

05-06-2011, 08:03 AM	#24 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	For the Stillen the softest setting is supposed to be 20% stiffer than stock (front) and 37% rear. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

06-14-2011, 06:47 AM	#25 (permalink)
Torgant Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Belarus Minsk Posts: 35 Drives: 09 370z m6 sp Rep Power: 15	Interesting, i go with H&R springs and spacers (2.5front 1.5rear) it increased oversteer (noticeble) It seems with these sway bars would be perfect (LOL)

09-17-2012, 01:16 AM	#26 (permalink)
anhdat503 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 216 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z NismO Rep Power: 13	thank one more time __________________ Injen IntakesHKS Hi-Power Ti ExhaustTein LoweringStillen Sway BarsSPC Front & RearBlack Door HandleBlackOut TailLightsNismo CF Shift KnobCF Hood StrutsCF Cubby DoorCF Shifter TrimCF Radiator CoverCF Brake Fluid Cover & Battery Cover

12-05-2012, 11:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	What size wrench are people using for the 17mm bolts? I've been trying with a 3/8 and a 19mm wrench on the other side and I can't get these to budge. Suspension is unloaded as the car is on jack stands __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

12-05-2012, 07:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	If they are stuck try a 17mm 6-point socket on the outer nut. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-10-2013, 07:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
benjams Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 24 Drives: Real fast sometimes Rep Power: 13	Great write up. Installed a set of Hotchkis sways this morning with no issues. Thanks for the help! ChrisSlicks likes this.

08-15-2013, 03:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i did my whiteline (front only) looking at chris's DIY. reps given. btw, i just used my combi wrench to hold endlink bolt, 18v impact gun, and a torque wrench to do the work. nice and quick.

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