Ed - I'll ask the guys on Monday how they did mine...my front and rear was on the car and car back on the ground within 20 minutes

New bars are going on my car this week as well as shown here (the big one and the one at the bottom are the 2 newest ones):

 

Thanks. I'm sure it's a tool I need but don't have... like a small air impact or something. Guess I have to contact a local shop. Just need to know what to ask.

 

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My bars came in Monday. Like you said 350ed, the steering rack prevents the control arm bolts from coming off easily, making it a difficult DIY'er installing the front lower bar. So I had it installed yesterday at a garage instead. They were bleeding my brakes anyway so they didn't charge for the front bar (I had taken the plastic tray off prior though). Apparently with the right tools it's pretty quick.

Prior to the installation I couldn't see how the front bar would help much as the subframe already connects the two front lower control arms. I'd be surprised if there's much flex there. My suspicions were correct when I felt no real change (ie: in turn in) and I'm pretty sensitive to changes. It could be that my OEM rims are not loading up the front enough to make a difference (although I do have 245 Kumho MX up front). Also, I'm already running my Hotchkis front bar full stiff so it may have masked any benefits.

The rear however definitely seemed to make the back more stable and bite harder while exiting a corner.

For the price and quality, these bars are still a good deal IMO.

 

Ed - I cannot say what tools were used as the guys did not remember, but they said my front took them 15 mintes, and was not done on a lift

 

What are the odds of that big front contraption disturbing the airflow under the car and create a higher cD? I'm no expert on this...just wondering.

 

It's under the plastic cover so not an issue. It will impact larger oil pans or spacer kits I believe.

Any NorCal shop wanna quote me a cost on this front install? I'll show up with the plastic cover off. Either that or I'll sell the front piece only.

 

are the new bars available? thanks