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Old 05-15-2010, 07:24 AM
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Default Can I change a front sway on ramps?

Just want to confirm that having weight on the front wheels and suspension will not hamper my efforts. I am unsure if there will be any pressure that will either spring the bar off and decapitate me or make it impossible to put the new bar back on.
Old 05-15-2010, 08:05 AM
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all the bar does is keep the suspension linked together. Unless you're trying to change it while taking a turn at 90 MPH there isn't any risk of that.

My question is, you can get your Z onto ramps?
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Yes, it's simple to change either front or rear on ramps.

I remove the nuts from the lower control arm end of the endlinks then disconnect the brackets that hold the swaybar in place. That keeps it suspended under the car so it doesn't crash down on your head. Then I work the endlink stud out of the LCA and lower it the rest of the way to the ground. Install in reverse order.
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The low profile Rhino ramps will work on my stock height Z.

Originally Posted by 350junkie
all the bar does is keep the suspension linked together. Unless you're trying to change it while taking a turn at 90 MPH there isn't any risk of that.

My question is, you can get your Z onto ramps?
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As long as both wheels are at the same suspension load it is easy. If you try to jack up the car on one side at a time , the bolts won't line up. It's a little tough working around the tires, too if you are using ramps.
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Originally Posted by 12AutoX
It's a little tough working around the tires, too if you are using ramps.
I've never removed wheels just to work on sways. Not sure why they would be in the way.
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