Got my springs and sways........installed.......with VIDEO

[PQ]

Originally Posted by caverman

I wouldn't think you would need to break them loose. I would just re-torque them.

Surely they wouldn't have loosened up?

If so, I'll just do it, but they seem ok. Rear link thread shafts are a little angled but should be fine.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by comm54

CAUTION.....

The front sway bar may require lifting the engine to get it into place. You should be able to remove and install the rear bar pretty easily, Good Luck

No way..

If the stock front bar gives you too much trouble coming out just cut it in half..

The rest is so easy it's scary... heck, we didn't even need a spring compressor..

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

No way..

If the stock front bar gives you too much trouble coming out just cut it in half..

The rest is so easy it's scary... heck, we didn't even need a spring compressor..

I thought about cutting it after I took the bushings off to get it out. I was afraid I woudn't be able to get the other one in.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by PQ

I thought about cutting it after I took the bushings off to get it out. I was afraid I woudn't be able to get the other one in.

The new one is easier since the pads are seperate from the bar unlike the stocker..

It was a bitch, but we did it. This was on a two post lift. I was told that unhooking a steering arm helps.

It does go in, but you have to manuver it just right.. and cuss a lot, it seemed to help. lol

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

The new one is easier since the pads are seperate from the bar unlike the stocker..

It was a bitch, but we did it. This was on a two post lift. I was told that unhooking a steering arm helps.

It does go in, but you have to manuver it just right.. and cuss a lot, it seemed to help. lol

Ya, cussing was helpful. Of course promted the common 'Shouldn't you just pay someone to do it' comment from Bonnie. (And the kids )

But I pryed the pads from the bar under the car. I was laying on the ground using jackstands.

[2010SLVRBULIT]

Originally Posted by PQ

Torque specs right here.

http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...structions.pdf



I'm gonna do it in the cold.

These are for the sway bars, I just have the springs to change..thanks anyway..

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

The way that I do the front bars is this:
1. Disconnect the front radius rod bolts and have the radius rod hang down
2. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the knuckle
3. Disconnect the D mounts and bushings and end links
4. Pull out from the right side and rotate the sway bar as you pull it out.

took me about 30 seconds to remove, and about 1 minute to put back in.

thanks
mike
dms

[Ject]

[Jay_LHD3]

Originally Posted by Ject

+1

[PQ]

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

These are for the sway bars, I just have the springs to change..thanks anyway..

Oh, crap sorry. Here.
http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...stallation.pdf

Originally Posted by dms

The way that I do the front bars is this:
1. Disconnect the front radius rod bolts and have the radius rod hang down
2. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the knuckle
3. Disconnect the D mounts and bushings and end links
4. Pull out from the right side and rotate the sway bar as you pull it out.

took me about 30 seconds to remove, and about 1 minute to put back in.

thanks
mike
dms

Makes perfect sense.

I got stuborn. I did 3 and 4.

Originally Posted by Ject

Originally Posted by jfaber99

+1

It's in the paint shop. I'll get some good ones shortly. Also it's getting aligned.

Got a 14 minute video too.

[Ject]

Originally Posted by PQ

It's in the paint shop. I'll get some good ones shortly. Also it's getting aligned.

Got a 14 minute video too.

Huh, Paint Shop? Do I dare ask what is getting painted? Exhaust bearings ?

[D1BADZ]

Originally Posted by PQ

Cool.

The sway bars arent' covered though. I wonder if this is why D1BADZ didn't do his front yet?

All the shops I talked to that said they'd look into it and call me back (which is only 3) never called back.

Kinda yes, LOL, Ill be ordering the front soon though.

Originally Posted by PQ

O....M....G....!!!!!!!!!

Front sway bar was a PITA!!!!!!!!

Got it out but had to take a few hoses loose. Luckily not a brake line.

IT'S TIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

haha thats what everyones been saying, started to rain on me once i finshed up the rear so wouldnt have had time when i installed mine anyways.
Sure am glad u got it though.

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok. Just called Pfadt and was told that this gap is mormal. I've been freaking out. I guess I just don't understand why the gap changed from none, to what I have now.

I shit a brick too after i noticed that, i was likee hmm everything looks fine, test drove it and figured it to be normal.

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

No way..

If the stock front bar gives you too much trouble coming out just cut it in half..

The rest is so easy it's scary... heck, we didn't even need a spring compressor..

May do this lol, and +1 on not needing a spring compressor, ( although i had one) these are not as bad as 4th gens.

Originally Posted by dms

The way that I do the front bars is this:
1. Disconnect the front radius rod bolts and have the radius rod hang down
2. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the knuckle
3. Disconnect the D mounts and bushings and end links
4. Pull out from the right side and rotate the sway bar as you pull it out.

took me about 30 seconds to remove, and about 1 minute to put back in.

thanks
mike
dms

Gonna have to try this method lol.

thats a quick removal!

post up PQ!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Ject

Huh, Paint Shop? Do I dare ask what is getting painted? Exhaust bearings ?

I ordered the Pfadt exhaust bearings seperate.

The paint getting done is warranty stuff from under the rear spoiler.

Originally Posted by D1BADZ

Kinda yes, LOL, Ill be ordering the front soon though.

Do yourself a favor. Follow dms advice and disconect the items he stated.

I shit a brick too after i noticed that, i was likee hmm everything looks fine, test drove it and figured it to be normal.

Ya, I freaked out big time. I noticed it on the second side before I reassembled the rest of the wheel. I called Junkie and he said it would be fine. I called Pfadt and they said it was normal. STILL was freaked. Called Scott to go out to his car and look at his. He's never touched it so I knew it would be a good example. He had the same gap.

Heck, I'm STILL kinda uneasy.

post up PQ!

I got a video of the install I'm trying to get up. Should post it later today. May be kinda lame but I'll post it anyway.

[Blade]

I swear PQ is the biggest frikkin tease on the board.........LOL.

He will keep saying he's got pictures and even a video and take 3 days to post em! And then he says the video might be lame.

Its like The Champagne Room. Stripper says, "Lets have some fun in the Champagne room" you ask"what kind of fun?" she says "Whatever you like, honey" Then you get there and are out 100 bucks for a $25 lap dance. LOLOLOLOLOLOL.