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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Default Car bounces ALOT more after installing ST sway bar......

I just installed a rear suspension technique sway bar just this past sunday. Ever since then the car has been bouncing alot more ever since. Im stumped right now in what could be the reason why. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. thnx!
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Default Re: Car bounces ALOT more after installing ST sway bar...... (CReX909)

Also forgot to mention that car is lowered about 3" and has Tokico Blue's.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CReX909 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Also forgot to mention that car is lowered about 3" and has Tokico Blue's.</TD></TR></TABLE>

raise your car up.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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thats what i was thinking of but i havent had time to do so. im goin to make time today tho and let u know the results.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Default Re: Car bounces ALOT more after installing ST sway bar...... (CReX909)

and dont be surprised your shocks are already destroyed.

are you using some egay coilovers with those blues?
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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ya i know and yea i have some of those coilovers but plan on getting some H&R's or some eibach lower springs.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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well. you just wasted your money.

expect the shocks to be blown.

dont mess with egay coilovers.

when will ppl learn....


btw, put a picture of your swaybar install. im not going to take for granted its installed correctly either.


Modified by Tyson at 4:49 PM 8/18/2006
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Tyson is right. That sway bar is probably the only part not contributing to your bouncy ride. Raise the car and hope you have not already destroyed the shcoks but don't be surprised. If you have Brand X cheapo coil-over sleeves, consider getting some proper ones.
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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From my experience testing swaybar bushings for the ASR kits.

Some universal polyurethane swaybar bushings D bracket pinches the bushing. This is apparent while you are bolting them down and seeing the bushing getting squeezed out. This pinches the swaybar so hard that movement is restrained. During dips and bumps on the road it seems like the rear has gained an additional 100lbs spring rates from this. The remedy to this is by adding a few washers between the d bracket and the mounting surface. Hope this helps.
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