Front and Rear Sways Install help

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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Front and Rear Sways Install help

Does anyone have any pictures from the helms manual for removing and replacing sways or even any installation pics at all? The comptech instructions have no pictures and I want to get a much better idea of how hard the install will be before I decide to do this myself.

I have heard that the rear sway fits on perfectly and in minutes but how hard is the front sway with the 6speed?

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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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very easy to do... 1 hex, boxed wrench for the end-links bots (1 on each side) and 4 bolts to hold each bar in place.

The front is bit trcik to remove/repalce not to unbolt.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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Re: Front and Rear Sways Install help

Originally posted by 6spdCL-S
Does anyone have any pictures from the helms manual for removing and replacing sways or even any installation pics at all? The comptech instructions have no pictures and I want to get a much better idea of how hard the install will be before I decide to do this myself.

I have heard that the rear sway fits on perfectly and in minutes but how hard is the front sway with the 6speed?

Thanks.
I don't think pictures would work. As said earlier, the fronts are like a rubic's cube. Just twist and turn and voila ... it's out. It took me and my son about an hour and a half. You'll be really pleased with the result.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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Can I do the install with ramps or would jack stands be better?
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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I did it wiht ramps... much better!
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
I did it wiht ramps... much better!
Thanks. I think I will attempt it either later tonight or tomorrow night.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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I am having a little problem. The nut that holds the end of the front sway is spinning freely. Is there another nut on the other side? I tried to stick a hex wrench in between what I think is the control arm and a little rubber bushing and I cannot get it to squeeze in there? It does not really look like a nut and I could not get any leverage with pliers. I think I am going to say screw it and take it to a shop that has a lift. It is such a tight sqeeze with just ramps.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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It has been awhile, but, the bolt that the nut is on is an allen head set screw. You will need the proper allen wrench to stop the spinning (5 or 6 mm). I used ramps and was getting frustrated with the front bar when my son twisted it just right and the bar snaked home. I noted immediate but less than expected results, but glad i have 'em. Good luck. Siezeya.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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It has been awhile, but, the bolt that the nut is on is an allen head set screw. You will need the proper allen wrench to stop the spinning (5 or 6 mm). I used ramps and was getting frustrated with the front bar when my son twisted it just right and the bar snaked home. I noted immediate but less than expected results, but glad i have 'em. Good luck. Siezeya.
I share your frustration with the ramps and a tight fit. I got frustrated last night and said screw it and am taking it to one of my shops today and they will put them on for $75. I definitely wouldn't mind doing it if I had a lift.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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the nut and the hex screw hole are on the same side...
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