suspension question about sway bar install

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Apr 23, 2006 | 09:26 PM

CTRwannaB

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suspension question about sway bar install

rear sway bar

install while car is unloaded or loaded

sry looked in the stickies but nothing

thnx

Apr 23, 2006 | 09:55 PM

96dxpower

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Re: suspension question about sway bar install (CTRwannaB)

does it really matter? i dont think so

Apr 23, 2006 | 09:55 PM

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Re: suspension question about sway bar install (CTRwannaB)

i believe you install it loaded. I think I remember reading that somewhere.

What about the front, install it loaded or unloaded? I did my front unloaded, cant imagine doing it loaded, that would suck. Can someone give a quick explanation to why it has to be loaded or unloaded? always wondered...

Apr 23, 2006 | 10:51 PM

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Re: suspension question about sway bar install (sol2hatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sol2hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i believe you install it loaded. I think I remember reading that somewhere.

What about the front, install it loaded or unloaded? I did my front unloaded, cant imagine doing it loaded, that would suck. Can someone give a quick explanation to why it has to be loaded or unloaded? always wondered...</TD></TR></TABLE>

As far as I know, it doesn't make too much of a difference. If anything, it would be better to do it loaded since this would reduce preload due to friction in the bushings/joints because you will tighten the fasteners while the car is at its normal ride height.