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Old 04-20-2015, 08:02 PM   #1
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1LE Sway Bars, do I reuse all the old nuts/bolts for the new endlinks?

Like the title says: 1LE Sway Bars, do I reuse all the old nuts/bolts for the new endlinks?

I bought the 1LE front and rear sway bars and all 4x end links.

Am I good with just these? am I suppose to just use the nuts/bolts/etc. that are already on the car?
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Old 04-20-2015, 08:33 PM   #2
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For no more than what they cost I'd go to your local fastener shop (not lowes or Home Depot) an get self locking/nylok nuts
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For no more than what they cost I'd go to your local fastener shop (not lowes or Home Depot) an get self locking/nylok nuts
These are suspension bolts. They should be 8.8 or 10.9. Make sure you get the right grade nut or use LocTite on the OE bolts.

If you are using the OEM SS wheels and tires. Do NOT install the front 1LE sway bar. Just install the 28mm rear. Your car will be more neutral and perform better.
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For no more than what they cost I'd go to your local fastener shop (not lowes or Home Depot) an get self locking/nylok nuts
so i should buy new nuts?
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These are suspension bolts. They should be 8.8 or 10.9. Make sure you get the right grade nut or use LocTite on the OE bolts.

If you are using the OEM SS wheels and tires. Do NOT install the front 1LE sway bar. Just install the 28mm rear. Your car will be more neutral and perform better.
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so i should buy new nuts?
No need, you shouldn't install the front sway bar. Jut install the rear and reuse the nuts on the drop link with LocTite.
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Old 04-21-2015, 03:12 PM   #6
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No need, you shouldn't install the front sway bar. Jut install the rear and reuse the nuts on the drop link with LocTite.
what about getting the ZL1 front bar? I read it is better for if you have a staggered set up, which aligns with what you are saying.
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what about getting the ZL1 front bar? I read it is better for if you have a staggered set up, which aligns with what you are saying.
Exactly. I should know. I wrote the book on it

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