DIY: Sway bar installation (rear)

ChrisSlicks · 03-17-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

don't forget to say to unbolt the large rear brace. I see you did it in a pic but didn't see the instruction for doing that there is now way to get that bar off with it still on.

Yes you are right, I will correct the instructions. I think you could probably leave the front of the brace loosely connected as it is tough to get back into position doing it by yourself.

kevin.z · 06-25-2010, 08:35 PM

do we have to replace end linkages as well?
For street use, should i just set it to softest setting?
thanks kevin

ChrisSlicks · 06-25-2010, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin.z

do we have to replace end linkages as well?
For street use, should i just set it to softest setting?
thanks kevin

No the stock end links are fine. Yes, I would go with the softest rear setting for the street. I use the middle setting on track and just leave it there for the street as well.

kevin.z · 06-26-2010, 07:29 PM

Maybe i will need another alignment after the sway bar install. Apparently installing sways can throw existing alignment off.

ChrisSlicks · 06-27-2010, 02:51 PM

Installing sway bars does not change the alignment at all. However you may find that with a stiff front bar that you desire more front camber to counter the increased understeer.

kevin.z · 06-27-2010, 06:09 PM

ahh, i see. thanks for the input. rep+ lol.

Trips · 06-27-2010, 06:35 PM

Nice DiY Chris,
a late Mega rep for You.

ChrisSlicks · 06-28-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Nice DiY Chris,
a late Mega rep for You.

Thanks Trip, mega rep is always appreciated

kevin.z · 06-29-2010, 03:01 AM

Is there a button for Mega Rep, lol? If there is, I will mega rep this thread. lol

christian370z · 08-03-2010, 01:06 AM

This thread saved my install, I was sitting there looking at the Stillen instructions when the sway bar would not come out no matter how I tried to twist it but this guide had the info on lowering the 4 point brace which made all the difference.

ChrisSlicks · 08-03-2010, 07:49 PM

Yeah, I had the equally useful Hotchkis instructions which were for a G35 - which of course doesn't have that brace. Actually when I did it I completely removed the brace but found it was a real pain to reinstall solo, hence the suggestion to just drop one end.

christian370z · 08-05-2010, 01:06 AM

I took your recommendation and left the two rear bolts in and the four others at the front forks off which let it hang down enough to get the old out and the new in. Thanks Chris.

handyman · 04-22-2011, 10:03 AM

Great writeup. One question: You said you experienced increased understeer after the install. Did you install a larger front sway bar at the same time? I ask because usually a stiffer rear sway bar will decrease understeer, while a stiffer front bar will increase it.

ChrisSlicks · 04-22-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handyman

Great writeup. One question: You said you experienced increased understeer after the install. Did you install a larger front sway bar at the same time? I ask because usually a stiffer rear sway bar will decrease understeer, while a stiffer front bar will increase it.

Yes, the understeer was a result of the front sway bar.
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ion-front.html

I essentially eliminated the understeer by increasing camber with adjustable upper control arms.

handyman · 04-22-2011, 10:55 AM

Great. Thanks for the info.

06-27-2010, 02:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Installing sway bars does not change the alignment at all. However you may find that with a stiff front bar that you desire more front camber to counter the increased understeer. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

06-27-2010, 06:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Nice DiY Chris, a late Mega rep for You. __________________

08-03-2010, 01:06 AM	#25 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	This thread saved my install, I was sitting there looking at the Stillen instructions when the sway bar would not come out no matter how I tried to twist it but this guide had the info on lowering the 4 point brace which made all the difference. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-03-2010, 07:49 PM	#26 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Yeah, I had the equally useful Hotchkis instructions which were for a G35 - which of course doesn't have that brace. Actually when I did it I completely removed the brace but found it was a real pain to reinstall solo, hence the suggestion to just drop one end. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-05-2010, 01:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I took your recommendation and left the two rear bolts in and the four others at the front forks off which let it hang down enough to get the old out and the new in. Thanks Chris. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

06-25-2010, 08:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	do we have to replace end linkages as well? For street use, should i just set it to softest setting? thanks kevin

06-26-2010, 07:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	Maybe i will need another alignment after the sway bar install. Apparently installing sways can throw existing alignment off.

06-27-2010, 06:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	ahh, i see. thanks for the input. rep+ lol.

06-29-2010, 03:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	Is there a button for Mega Rep, lol? If there is, I will mega rep this thread. lol

04-22-2011, 10:03 AM	#28 (permalink)
handyman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: WV Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	Great writeup. One question: You said you experienced increased understeer after the install. Did you install a larger front sway bar at the same time? I ask because usually a stiffer rear sway bar will decrease understeer, while a stiffer front bar will increase it.

04-22-2011, 10:55 AM	#30 (permalink)
handyman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: WV Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	Great. Thanks for the info.

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