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timberwoof
11-02-2008, 12:43 AM
Notice I said Sway Bar.... not Bars.

Yeah when I went to put them on I ran into some trouble. Didn't realize I had to drop the subframe so far and didn't have enough jack stands to get it done right. Had 4 and Needed 6. I did get the rear on. So far I haven't driven it hard in a curve to see if it helps. I've notice that the steering is a little touchier, but that is about it. I won't be able to get the front on for 2 weeks.

I will try to get pics of the install of the front so a HOW TO can be put together for the newbs. Laters

Rich
11-02-2008, 01:03 AM
sounds like a fun install.

GrandAmGT-2008
11-02-2008, 11:26 AM
idk if you know, but the rear transmission mount has to be unbolted too. and it is possible to do it with only 4 stands.

AaronGTR
11-02-2008, 02:14 PM
^it's not a good idea to do it with only 4 stands though. It's safer to use 6. You put two under the rear and two at the front of the uni-body just behind where the sub-frame mounts. That makes sure the main car chassis won't drop. Then you put two under the front of the sub-frame rails. Loosen but don't remove the front sub-frame bolts, remove the rear sub-frame bolts and rear tranny mount bolts, and use a jack to lower the back of the sub-frame just until there's enough gap to fit the sway bar through. Then you just have to disconnect the sway bar end links and brackets and swap them out. Definitely harder than the rear, but not impossible to do at home.

timberwoof
11-03-2008, 10:22 PM
Woo Hoo. Got the word today. I'm getting my springs tomorrow. Okay, its not that important, but they are Eibachs. Getting them from a guy that changed his car over to air bags. Said he didn't need them anymore and is just gonna hand them over. Hope they are legit and don't have any cracks. Either way I'm not paying for them so no loss for me if they aren't.

PhantomLover007
11-03-2008, 10:39 PM
Damn. That's a pretty good deal... lol