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Bglad420
04-24-2010, 11:09 AM
So I purchased an ADDCO rear sway bar from jegs, and I'm in the process of attempting to install it but it's kind of a bitch. I'm having a hell of a time installing the end links, and it seems like it hits my exhaust (it's stock cat back) Has anyone else had issues?? Or even installed one I know they're fairly rare cause of availability. Thanks. Oh and I'll probably have a Suspension Techniques rear for sale soon.
lostforawhile
04-24-2010, 11:13 AM
So I purchased an ADDCO rear sway bar from jegs, and I'm in the process of attempting to install it but it's kind of a bitch. I'm having a hell of a time installing the end links, and it seems like it hits my exhaust (it's stock cat back) Has anyone else had issues?? Or even installed one I know they're fairly rare cause of availability. Thanks. Oh and I'll probably have a Suspension Techniques rear for sale soon.

I put the factory one on and i think I had to raise one of the rear hubs to install it, it also appeared to hit suspension components until both wheels were actually on the ground. I couldn't find any info on how it installed either. Mine came from an LXI hatch at the yard, I had to buy all new hardware and end link pieces to be able to put it in. I'll try to go out and get some pictures later
Bglad420
04-24-2010, 11:21 AM
Thee ADDCO bolts nowhere near stock. I still have the ST one under there during the install. The end links bolt to a bracket thats connected to the mower control arm. Then I have to drill into the frame for the brackets.
Bglad420
04-24-2010, 11:21 AM
They say to install it with the weight on the wheels.
Bglad420
04-24-2010, 12:33 PM
Got it installed, had to jack up one side to get the pressure off or it, took it for a drive with both rears installed just out of curiosity, Holy shit it handles like its on rails.
A20A1
04-24-2010, 01:28 PM
Pics? I'd like to see how you have it setup :D
Bglad420
04-24-2010, 01:40 PM
Pics? I'd like to see how you have it setup :D

Oh I suppose, Your gonna have to wait a few minutes while I snap a few pics and upload them.
Bglad420
04-24-2010, 02:12 PM
pics aren't the best but you get the idea... The ADDCO is the black rear one, and the ST is the gray one.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/bglad420/swaybars/010.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/bglad420/swaybars/011.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/bglad420/swaybars/012.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/bglad420/swaybars/013.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/bglad420/swaybars/015.jpg
stat1K
04-24-2010, 02:22 PM
that's pretty gnarly dude!
LX-incredible
04-24-2010, 07:45 PM
Ahhh, now I see why you cant use the addco with rear discs. That thing is beefy as hell! Thanks for the pics man.
MessyHonda
04-25-2010, 12:09 AM
so you have dual rear sways....sick set up
Bglad420
04-25-2010, 06:41 AM
Ahhh, now I see why you cant use the addco with rear discs. That thing is beefy as hell! Thanks for the pics man.

You should've seen me when I opened the box, I was like what the hell are all these brackets and crap for... Then I found out.


so you have dual rear sways....sick set up
Had, I've since removed the ST rear, the rear was way to stiff. Fun but stiff.