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Old 08-29-12, 09:42 AM
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Anyone located in the Nor Cal area that can help install both the front and rear sway bar?
Old 09-13-12, 03:53 PM
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Just got my sways... can't wait!

Gonna install them this weekend while doing an oil change.
Old 09-16-12, 10:34 PM
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^ congrats
Old 09-17-12, 08:33 AM
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Just put my F&R sways in over the weekend.
I tested it on the curvy 110S from Pasadena to Downtown LA during "open hours" and I could definitely tell the difference.
Tried it on stock sways, then installed the F Sport and tried again an hour later.

I'm happy with them!

The install was super easy - seriously, you're wasting your money if you're paying someone else for the install. The longest part was taking the bottom engine cover off and on - so many damn screws!
Old 09-17-12, 10:23 PM
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^ good to hear you are enjoying them

i used to have just the rear on, difference was so big now i can't get used to my car driving without it.

i'm selling a complete set in the classified section for the lowest price ever if anyone's interested
Old 09-18-12, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitty2IS
^ good to hear you are enjoying them

i used to have just the rear on, difference was so big now i can't get used to my car driving without it.

i'm selling a complete set in the classified section for the lowest price ever if anyone's interested
DANG IT! One week earlier would've been nice
But I'm still happy with my sways - found them cheaper on ebay than Sewell's.
Old 09-18-12, 10:27 PM
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Would having coilvers and sway bars be too rough for daily driving ? I live in Vancouver Canada and the roads can be pretty bumpy here
Old 09-19-12, 07:00 PM
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I got quoted $500 for the rear sway bar and installation ... for labor only is $200 at the dealer. I think I'll try it first then when I failed, I'll take it to the dealer.
Originally Posted by SB350
Fortunately, after ordering my RSB and reading about the install troubles, I worked out every day at the gym until my sway bar showed up. I guess it paid off because the 17mm nuts came off pretty easily.
I've been working out regularly but only once a week. You think I have a chance? :/
Old 09-19-12, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nosurprise
I've been working out regularly but only once a week. You think I have a chance? :/
No chance
Old 09-19-12, 10:42 PM
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^ lol hhaha
Old 09-27-12, 08:07 PM
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OK, so my bolts are slightly rusted over, and I can't get them loose. I sprayed some PB Blaster and will try again tomorrow. Hopefully it will work ... tt
Old 09-30-12, 08:26 PM
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My sway bars got here a couple days ago... now I'm debating whether to try to install them myself or just take it to a shop, heh. I would need to buy a breaker bar, possibly some sockets, and ramps also.
Old 09-30-12, 11:19 PM
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Screw it, just ordered a 24" breaker bar and a socket set from Amazon. Hopefully it was money well spent...!
Old 10-01-12, 06:24 AM
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Did you have to torque it to spec? Or just tighten
Old 10-01-12, 07:36 PM
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The instructions that come with the bars have a torque spec for each bolt. btw, can anyone confirm that no lubrication is needed for the bushings?


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