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Old 09-17-2013, 08:10 AM   #31 (permalink)
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I was struggling with the front End links 17 nut, it was harder to unbolt then the rear end links. Sprayed WD40, left it for an hour and it was loosen up.


It took longer to remove the under shroud than to switch the front sway bar.

For those who wants to DIY, do this on the next oil change.
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Old 04-17-2014, 06:52 PM   #33 (permalink)
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my 18v impact took it off in about 5sec.
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my 18v impact took it off in about 5sec.
I bought Craftsman Impact Wrench but it was too heavy. Which 18v impact do you have Ken?

Im thinking of getting a smaller/lighter impact wrench/driver?
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Honestly I think the front bar is a little too large, something inbetween this and the stock is probably what we really want, at least for auto-cross style driving.
Hi Chris,

Do you still think that Hotchkis bars are too rigid (especially the front bar) ?
I'm looking for FR+RR bars with stock springs and struts

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I bought Craftsman Impact Wrench but it was too heavy. Which 18v impact do you have Ken?

Im thinking of getting a smaller/lighter impact wrench/driver?
oh i didnt see this post until just now...

i used my milwaukee 18v 3/8 drive impact.

i also have a corded 1/2 drive heavy duty impact as well if my 3/8 drive
can't handle it, but for this project the 18v did fine.
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Thanks for the write up, helped a lot. I did this step by step from here. +1
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Old 10-31-2014, 10:40 AM   #38 (permalink)
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you installed it backwards.
















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Did I really? Honestly?
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That is the front only pic
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Did I really? Honestly?
thanks for playing.

and yah, leave the rear stock for now. the front only in mid- setting should make the car feel real good.
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I replaced the back already
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I put the front on the middle setting and the back on the first hole
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I replaced the back already
oh...just take it easy for a while when you drive cause the car will respond differently.. honestly the rear bar is fine on this car, just the front needs a tad bit of stiffening.

btw my car is stock height stock dampers/springs, nismo wheels with RE11's.
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I will, recommend alignment? I am also lowered on tein springs and sport wheels. I just put springs on last week and haven't aligned either
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