DIY: Sway bar installation (rear)

Forrest · 06-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Wow chris. This looks so easy with your instructions i think i can do it my self.

ChrisSlicks · 06-06-2009, 08:09 PM

It really is easy even if you don't have a lot of mechanical experience. The front is a lot easier than the rear, especially if you synchronize it with an oil change as you have to remove the splash guard. After that the front is just a couple of bolts. The rear has the hassle of disconnecting the muffler from the exhaust pipe, but other than that it is a piece of cake. When you do the rear I would recommend that you remove one wheel to give yourself more room for sliding the bar in and out as you still have to get it over the rear brace. When you slide the new one in just make sure it is facing the right way or it wont fit

A torque wrench is definitely recommended, but if you don't have a torque wrench take care not to over-tighten the brackets in particular.

wstar · 06-19-2009, 06:44 PM

Just did the rear with the Stillen exhaust. With the muffler section detached (as above for the stock exhaust) and the rubber hangers disconnected it's barely doable. It's easier to just go ahead and disconnect the single center flange as well to get more play in the exhaust. I went with the medium setting for now. Now on to the front...

pulpz · 07-30-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It really is easy even if you don't have a lot of mechanical experience. The front is a lot easier than the rear, especially if you synchronize it with an oil change as you have to remove the splash guard. After that the front is just a couple of bolts. The rear has the hassle of disconnecting the muffler from the exhaust pipe, but other than that it is a piece of cake. When you do the rear I would recommend that you remove one wheel to give yourself more room for sliding the bar in and out as you still have to get it over the rear brace. When you slide the new one in just make sure it is facing the right way or it wont fit

A torque wrench is definitely recommended, but if you don't have a torque wrench take care not to over-tighten the brackets in particular.

Agreed. I think sway bar installs are a great way to practice working on your car. If you feel comfortable jacking the car, and changing the oil, then sways and brakes are a great next step in becoming a DIYer. Just take your time and don't get frustrated. Always good to have a second pair of hands around also.

I strongly urge always using a torque wrench. Its very important not to under or over torque. Most service manuals or Forums will have torque specs

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Just did the rear with the Stillen exhaust. With the muffler section detached (as above for the stock exhaust) and the rubber hangers disconnected it's barely doable. It's easier to just go ahead and disconnect the single center flange as well to get more play in the exhaust. I went with the medium setting for now. Now on to the front... __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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06-06-2009, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	Wow chris. This looks so easy with your instructions i think i can do it my self.

06-06-2009, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	It really is easy even if you don't have a lot of mechanical experience. The front is a lot easier than the rear, especially if you synchronize it with an oil change as you have to remove the splash guard. After that the front is just a couple of bolts. The rear has the hassle of disconnecting the muffler from the exhaust pipe, but other than that it is a piece of cake. When you do the rear I would recommend that you remove one wheel to give yourself more room for sliding the bar in and out as you still have to get it over the rear brace. When you slide the new one in just make sure it is facing the right way or it wont fit A torque wrench is definitely recommended, but if you don't have a torque wrench take care not to over-tighten the brackets in particular.