babbage
04-16-2016, 05:43 AM
Got the last one from Summit racing. Addco is in the process if moving to a new location, I found out after trying to get the hollow bar at 1 3/8 size, 20 lbs lighter - same stifness as 2196 no deal.
Install new sway bar on ramps! Left wheels on, suspension loaded. no grease needed on bushings.
Old bar came off easily, end link ends used baby vice grips and cresent wrench. Left the main bushings snug then slide bar around to get centerd, I went off the lower strut mount on each side, then tighten bushing collars down, then endlinks. Didn't overtighten links. The nice new metal backplates went on with no issue.
It did come with 2 tube collar locks with tiny small allen head bolts with lock washers, I put one on each side, on the inside up against each main bushing to lock the swaybar in place.
Took for a test drive and it was so much better, not too stiff, but definitely an upgrage over stock, very nice- especially for me as my stock bar was messed up, probably by me.
My rear has stock bar with red poly bushing kit, with slightly stiffer bags - 1/2 " higher, and 4 rear henious control arms.
So far so good, very happy with the results. I think it was $238 shipped, worth the money.
Install new sway bar on ramps! Left wheels on, suspension loaded. no grease needed on bushings.
Old bar came off easily, end link ends used baby vice grips and cresent wrench. Left the main bushings snug then slide bar around to get centerd, I went off the lower strut mount on each side, then tighten bushing collars down, then endlinks. Didn't overtighten links. The nice new metal backplates went on with no issue.
It did come with 2 tube collar locks with tiny small allen head bolts with lock washers, I put one on each side, on the inside up against each main bushing to lock the swaybar in place.
Took for a test drive and it was so much better, not too stiff, but definitely an upgrage over stock, very nice- especially for me as my stock bar was messed up, probably by me.
My rear has stock bar with red poly bushing kit, with slightly stiffer bags - 1/2 " higher, and 4 rear henious control arms.
So far so good, very happy with the results. I think it was $238 shipped, worth the money.