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Old 07-07-2015, 11:00 PM   #1
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Question Do I need new Rear Lwr Cntrl Arms??

Hello everyone, I am leaning towards going with a JPSS rear sway bar as it will clear my V6 rear calipers. I realize I need the FE4 rear end links but do I need the rear lower control arms too???

I looked under my car and it looks like I already have the FE4 style rear lower control arms and there is even a hole in place for the end link to go through. Don't have pics but I can provide them if needed!

Appreciate any help! My V6 is a 2013 MY btw.
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Old 07-08-2015, 09:47 AM   #2
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You should already have FE4 control arms even if you have the FE3/2 sway bar.
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Old 07-08-2015, 03:28 PM   #3
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+1 Yes you've already got the correct LCA's.

JPSS will include the endlinks with your bar. I found it helpful to jack up the car, place it on jackstands and remove both back wheels.

Take out the old bar/endlinks and put the new endlinks in place (just stick'em up thru the holes). Then lower the car down a bit on blocks under the ends of your LCA's (so the rear suspension is under load). A piece of 2X4 wood is the right width and will protect the paint.

Now slide the new bar into place with the black straps finger tight and the bar will drop right into place on top of the endlinks. Tighten everything to spec, replace the wheels and your're ready for a cold one!

Now if you want to save $100+shipping costs look here- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414288
No it's not quite as stiff as the JPSS, but it's a big improvement over any other FE3 bar!

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Old 07-08-2015, 09:48 PM   #4
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Awesome thanks. And thanks for the offer on the Pfadt bar, but I'm all wound up on getting this JPSS bar now haha.
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