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Dean · 2005-08-09, 08:24 AM

Preload End Links?

If the swaybar is properly installed, it should move fairly freely in it's mounts, and unless you are circle tracking, you don't want preload. Attaching the end links can wait until it is back on the ground I would think. If your sway bar does not move freely, then you need to shim the "D" bracket to allow it to do so. Jack Stands and wheels off should give you more room to work I would think though I did not do my bar.

Assuming your end links are adjustable length solid bushings, you want to do them after the car is settled anyway, so drive it with the bar zip tied up and then park it as level as possible, maybe on some 2x4s or something to get easier access to hook them up with no preload. Don't turn the wheels to install the end links! It will likely change the corner heights.

Do not worry if they are not exactly the same length.

2005-08-09, 08:24 AM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Preload End Links? If the swaybar is properly installed, it should move fairly freely in it's mounts, and unless you are circle tracking, you don't want preload. Attaching the end links can wait until it is back on the ground I would think. If your sway bar does not move freely, then you need to shim the "D" bracket to allow it to do so. Jack Stands and wheels off should give you more room to work I would think though I did not do my bar. Assuming your end links are adjustable length solid bushings, you want to do them after the car is settled anyway, so drive it with the bar zip tied up and then park it as level as possible, maybe on some 2x4s or something to get easier access to hook them up with no preload. Don't turn the wheels to install the end links! It will likely change the corner heights. Do not worry if they are not exactly the same length. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2005-08-09 at 08:27 AM.