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Old 04-19-2007, 09:58 PM
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would you consider Hotchkis swaybar installation a DIY.
Old 04-19-2007, 10:06 PM
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Yes I would. Just simple hand tools and a friend will be sufficient to do the install. I rocked those sways. If you changed your mind on DIY, shops shold not charge more than $50 for the install.
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thanks for the quick reply nismo
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PM me if you need someone to walk you through the install
Old 04-19-2007, 10:12 PM
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hey cool...thanks for the offer...just may hit you up on that
Old 04-19-2007, 10:15 PM
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i think it is
Old 04-19-2007, 11:25 PM
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It took me 1/2 hour the other day to pu my rear sway in , and i bet another 1/2 hour to do the front. I think the hardest part so far is just getting my car on jackstands. My jack doesnt really fit well.
Old 04-22-2007, 01:39 PM
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Getting 14 and 17mm bolts/nuts off is a b!tch. PB blaster isn't even touching them
Old 04-22-2007, 01:56 PM
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Use a long metal bar to help you torque it. Its easier to do it a 2nd time if you know what i mean
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
My jack doesnt really fit well.
+1
I'm lowered with stance coilovers and tires are all tucked in.
I think I'm lowered like 1.5~2 inches that makes it hard to put large jacks under...
Old 04-22-2007, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by plumpzz
Use a long metal bar to help you torque it. Its easier to do it a 2nd time if you know what i mean
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A breaker bar is a must! Don't even waste your time with that PB blaster IMO
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Or, you could be a man and use a ratchet wrench. I keed, I keed.
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yeah, my old roommate made off with a lot of my tools eventually i bit the bullet and bought a new 18" breaker bar. no problems
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