Got up this morning and finally got around to install my swaybar. It was fairly easy after getting the car jacked up into the air. Took about 1.5 hours (I took my shweet time) using basic tools (socket set, torque wrench, hex keys). I did not have to remove the rear tires to do the install, maneuvering the swaybar out was straightforward and simple.
Part# BTR36 - 18 mm
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The goods.
Sway bar bushings and dog bone bushings. Haven't installed the dog bone ones yet.
Bar out:
Stock bar vs. Whiteline's:
Noticeable difference between the two:
1. Whiteline is thicker of course
2. Whiteline is heavier and beefier
3. Whiteline is stiffer
4. Whiteline is prettier
Bracket and bolts:
They were no problem to get out, didn't need the torque wrench, only used it to tighten the bolts. Haynes says to tighten to 168 lbs. I don't think so!!!
Unless you want to strip the bolt and be SOL. I know it did not take 168 lbs. of force for me to get them out, more like 25 lbs. But do make sure you get them tight and to take caution not to strip anything. I set my torque wrench to 150 lbs. but didn't force it, probably put around 50 lbs. on it by hand.
All greased up:
I used Valvoline Semi-Synthetic Durablend Grease. It has high and low temperature protection and is listed for wheel bearings, chassis, suspension, universal joints, and CV joints. It is really thick and smooth, unlike the "grease" Whiteline provides for you. Their crap is all watery and almost has no consistency, throw that shit away. Be sure to grease all parts of the bushing that make contact with metal.
I still have a lot of grease left, but I think I can find a good use for it...
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Swaybar in:
Yes, those are Tokico blues you are also looking at, which are paired very nicely with Eibachs.
So here is the review after driving for a couple of blocks:
The turns are much tighter now and compliment the Tokicos and Eibachs very nicely! The handling was great without the swaybar, but now, it is much more nimble through the corners. You can definitely feel the difference in the rear. The ride is also a little stiffer now due to the polyurethane bushings. Every turn I took made the tires slip a little
(I was driving like a bat out of hell), and I could have taken them much faster
. Even regular turning and lane changes were improved. I am very happy with the results and recommend this swaybar to anyone who wants better handling to DOOH IT.
The most fun part of the install I'll have to say was rubbing lubrication all over the place
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Comments and questions welcomed.
. but anyway, enjoy the sway bar.
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