rear sway bar

[nizmosx]

hey guys im going to be putting in my intrax rear sway bar today, is there anything i should know ahead of time like any special tools or anything or if i should be prepared for something. let me know.

[S-fear]

Yeah, if you have any rust on the end links, you are going to have a hard time getting the nut off. It can be a nightmare.

I ended up using lotsa liquid wench. I also took a second nut of the same size, and put it ON the end link. This had the effect of cleaning the threads on the bolt. I don't think I would have gotten the original nut off without this extra step.

There has been more written on this if you want to do a search...

[audispeed]

Originally posted by S-fear
Yeah, if you have any rust on the end links, you are going to have a hard time getting the nut off. It can be a nightmare.

I ended up using lotsa liquid wench. I also took a second nut of the same size, and put it ON the end link. This had the effect of cleaning the threads on the bolt. I don't think I would have gotten the original nut off without this extra step.

There has been more written on this if you want to do a search...

Yeah, the endlinks can be a real pain in the ass. Soak them with some lubricant the day before you want to put the new sway bar in and it should help a little. Other then that, it is a pretty easy job.

[Audi_Sniper]

Ditto

It can be PITA

[SuperbSantorin4]

GREASE THE BUSHINGS.

[Quattropower]

what kind off grease do you usually use forthe bushings ???

[Rieger_RS4]

how much was the intrax sway?

[nizmosx]

i baught it slightly used for 80 bucks then i had to buy new end links wich cost me 50 at hartman. so 130 total. its in dam,n good shape

[Zodiak]

best write-up http://www.funkadelic.org/gallery/swaybar/aaa

[audispeed]

Originally posted by Quattropower
what kind off grease do you usually use forthe bushings ???

nuespeed has their own "special" grease, but i called them up and they said it would be fine if i just used regular marine lube (used for trailer bearings and other grease fittings and stuff). yuo can get it at any hardware store.

[Quattropower]

Thanks

[xburbx]

dumb question, but what does a rear sway bar do

[rbt]

Originally posted by xburbx
dumb question, but what does a rear sway bar do

Just so you know, your car already has'em, on the front and rear axles. It links the left and right wheel corners somewhat,, so that the net effect is that during a corner your car doesn't lean as much, it stays more 'planted'. the discussion here surrounds replacing stock SB with a stiffer one, which resists twisting more. it provides a greater effect on keeping the car level during cornering.

[xburbx]

is that refering to body roll.

[Zodiak]

Originally posted by xburbx
is that refering to body roll.

yes