Sway Bars
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Has anyone Auto X with both bars on full stiff and/or front full soft and rear stiff? How does the car handle? too sensitive?
Thinking of changing to one of the two settings for next event
Thinking of changing to one of the two settings for next event
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Again, the settings you end up using will all depend on your EXACT setup, including alignment, etc. I presently run full stiff front and full soft rear. Sometiomes it needs to be adjusted depending on the surface grip, but my setup is unique from anyone else's here ...
and I generally don't have to use the hex key unless the threads get boogered up on the endlink studs. The nut will usually tighten down without the hex if the threads are in good shape, at least they do for me. I've noted before that I don't like the OE endlinks because it uses a hex key rather than a hex head, but still have not put together a good set of heims, not enough hours in the day or days in the week lately ...
sounds like maybe you had the wrong hex
I think there is a 5.5mm size, but I'm not entirely sure which one the endlink uses, I just use the hex wrench that fits in there tight
you don't have to go ***** out on tightening it down either, if you do sooner or later you'll strip or gall the stud threads, ask me how I know
and I generally don't have to use the hex key unless the threads get boogered up on the endlink studs. The nut will usually tighten down without the hex if the threads are in good shape, at least they do for me. I've noted before that I don't like the OE endlinks because it uses a hex key rather than a hex head, but still have not put together a good set of heims, not enough hours in the day or days in the week lately ...
sounds like maybe you had the wrong hex
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#203
naw my key was right it fit like a glove. perhaps i will also invest in a combination wrench with a 6 point box end instead of 12. one of these days i should pick up some awr links as well.
so i guess you replaced your jacked up endlink with another stocker?
so i guess you replaced your jacked up endlink with another stocker?
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i ordered my front sway yesterday, but the rear is out of stock... is anyone else waiting for them to come in? if so, how long have you been waiting?
any other recommended vendors?
also: props to polak for the discount code, that was awesome <3
any other recommended vendors?
also: props to polak for the discount code, that was awesome <3
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I had to wait for my PT sways for about 4 weeks...they had the same "out-of-stock" issue a couple of months ago when I ordered...but it was worth the wait...especially after my Tanabe nightmare...I thought I'd never get a rear bar on her.
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order from www.neverenoughauto.com i believe they have bars in stock. great people too
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my bars arrived today, installed them as soon as i got home from work. took a tiny bit less than 4 hours. the single thing that took up the most time was the 2 plastic clips at the back of the undertray. they just wouldnt come out, i didnt want to cut them out but i ended up doing that anyway cuz it took too long. pain in the *** number 2 was wiggling the stock bar out. its like a puzzle, u bust ur brains figuring it out, then u can do it no sweat lol
tomorrow is test n tune. i hope to dial in the sways. i also hope teamrx8's method of adjustment works for me, but maybe ill bring a jack just in case.
tomorrow is test n tune. i hope to dial in the sways. i also hope teamrx8's method of adjustment works for me, but maybe ill bring a jack just in case.
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ive got coilovers, rpf1s, azenis, thats the bigger things
i had a test n tune today. i cant figure out for the life of me how the heck you use different holes on each side of the front bar with the OEM endlinks. im pretty sure you'll need adjustable endlinks to pull this off. if im wrong, please explain!
i had a test n tune today. i cant figure out for the life of me how the heck you use different holes on each side of the front bar with the OEM endlinks. im pretty sure you'll need adjustable endlinks to pull this off. if im wrong, please explain!
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I believe you need adjustable endlinks that way you can line things up with out putting the endlink through some serious crap..
I have both Front / Rear Agency Power endlinks. (Btw, only the fronts are adjustable. You dont need to adjustables in the rear.) I am pleased with the over all design & performance.
You can check them out through my sig..
I have both Front / Rear Agency Power endlinks. (Btw, only the fronts are adjustable. You dont need to adjustables in the rear.) I am pleased with the over all design & performance.
You can check them out through my sig..
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I've been able to use all the front bar holes with non-adjustable endlinks, sometimes one might be hard, but generally the holes are large enough and on a horizontal plane and the endlinks long enough to accomodate getting them into different positions
the rear is different though, you'll need to take them both loose first, then put them in the same positions without adjustable endlinks
otherwise enough with the worrying and theory, get out there and acquire some practical experience
the rear is different though, you'll need to take them both loose first, then put them in the same positions without adjustable endlinks
otherwise enough with the worrying and theory, get out there and acquire some practical experience
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ive got coilovers, rpf1s, azenis, thats the bigger things
i had a test n tune today. i cant figure out for the life of me how the heck you use different holes on each side of the front bar with the OEM endlinks. im pretty sure you'll need adjustable endlinks to pull this off. if im wrong, please explain!
i had a test n tune today. i cant figure out for the life of me how the heck you use different holes on each side of the front bar with the OEM endlinks. im pretty sure you'll need adjustable endlinks to pull this off. if im wrong, please explain!
Endlnks are subjected to a pulling force, not a rotational one. It doesnt matter what direction they are facing for them to do their job.
That being said, the weakest part of the endlink is going to be the screw and its possibility of it being sheared under load. The endlink itself could be 3 inches thick, but it wouldnt matter if it used stock size bolts to connect to the swaybar.
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Jul 24, 2007 2:57 AM
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this is going to be the longest afternoon ever
my rear hasn't even shipped yet, how bad is it to put on my front sways without the rear, given that i keep to daily driving? i almost want to wait just to have the full contrast/compare drive
On FedEx vehicle for delivery
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BROCKTON, MA
Jul 20, 2007 10:23 PM
Left origin
CHANTILLY, VA
this is going to be the longest afternoon ever
my rear hasn't even shipped yet, how bad is it to put on my front sways without the rear, given that i keep to daily driving? i almost want to wait just to have the full contrast/compare drive
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actually youll have to beware of understeer. no harm in putting the front bar in first besides that. itll save u time later if you have it now. the rear bar can be done with the wheels on the car and takes less than an hour.