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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Question Cost estimate to replace the front sway bar ?

I've got the Tanabe front sway bar and am looking for options to install it. As I have no tools to do it myself, I asked the Mazda dealer about it. I was quoted $186 for the work. Judging by the DIY on the forum, it is a half hour job (with the right tools).
Anybody had better luck with prices?
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bxb40
I've got the Tanabe front sway bar and am looking for options to install it. As I have no tools to do it myself, I asked the Mazda dealer about it. I was quoted $186 for the work. Judging by the DIY on the forum, it is a half hour job (with the right tools).
Anybody had better luck with prices?
there's quite a few people up in the NJ area on this board who could probably do it for you for free. Post in your region's forum and ask
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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You can buy all the tools you need for under $60, it's not an hard thing to do yourself. What part of Jersey do you live by the way?
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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I'm in Millburn. I park in the apartment complex lot and have no garage to store jacks, stands, heavy tools... or have a good place to work on the car.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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That is about 70 miles north of me, if you can't find help closer to you PM me. I have the tools and a gararge.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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hey alex i have some good tools and air gun
and im free on saturday morning.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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toldja
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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what did the sway bars set you back?
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Ajax: Definately you got it right. Reminds me one of the main reasons I got this car: this site and the many nice people here.

Expo1: Thanks for the offer, Kel lives closer though I'll meet you on the 20th at the PA/NJ RX8 Tristate Club Meeting?

Kel: Thanks. Check PM please.

Mr Ed: Sway bar was $197 total.
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