kma5783
09-04-2010, 05:07 PM
Tips for installing the front sway bar...
1. Remove Undertray and lower section of wheel wells... Takes like 5 min and it just gets it out of the way
2. Remove lower radiator brackets... It's just four bolts and it will allow the radiator to swing out a little so you have more room to work with. Don't worry the radiator won't fall out or go anywhere.
3. Detach Tie Rods from Hub/Spindle... One nut on each side and will allow you to easily swing the sway bar into the proper position. After removing nut just tap the tie rod end with a hammer and it will come right out...Note: When detaching the tie rod there's a cotter pin that you have to remove, I would recommend you replace it with a new one, this prevents the nut from loosening all the way so the tie rod doesn't come loose while driving.
4. Install Sway Bar from Drivers Side... To me it's just easier to maneuver from this side.
The rear bar is easy there's not really much to obstruct it. Not really any tips here it's very straight forward.
These are things that take a few extra minutes to start with but I guarantee it will save you time wrestling with the sway bar.
1. Remove Undertray and lower section of wheel wells... Takes like 5 min and it just gets it out of the way
2. Remove lower radiator brackets... It's just four bolts and it will allow the radiator to swing out a little so you have more room to work with. Don't worry the radiator won't fall out or go anywhere.
3. Detach Tie Rods from Hub/Spindle... One nut on each side and will allow you to easily swing the sway bar into the proper position. After removing nut just tap the tie rod end with a hammer and it will come right out...Note: When detaching the tie rod there's a cotter pin that you have to remove, I would recommend you replace it with a new one, this prevents the nut from loosening all the way so the tie rod doesn't come loose while driving.
4. Install Sway Bar from Drivers Side... To me it's just easier to maneuver from this side.
The rear bar is easy there's not really much to obstruct it. Not really any tips here it's very straight forward.
These are things that take a few extra minutes to start with but I guarantee it will save you time wrestling with the sway bar.