Have the subframe lowered, but cannot see how to remove the OEM bar...not much room even with with subframe swaying. lol
Anyone else done this know a trick? Hotchkis instructions just say:
"It’s a tight fit between the subframe and the body, so it will take some patience removing the
sway bar. To ease removal, take off the bushings from the bar. It also helps raising the front
of the vehicle slightly to gain more clearance. You will notice the steering column seal on the
firewall will pop out of position. This is normal and is also an indication that you should be
able to get more movement out of the cradle to pull the bar out. Try to remember how the
bar comes out, for this will be the same procedure getting the new Hotchkis bar in." lol
I removed the bushings...maybe I will reattack and try removal from the rear of the subframe as in this link (7F):
http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInstructions/500/515/515-22436.pdf
Anyone else done this know a trick? Hotchkis instructions just say:
"It’s a tight fit between the subframe and the body, so it will take some patience removing the
sway bar. To ease removal, take off the bushings from the bar. It also helps raising the front
of the vehicle slightly to gain more clearance. You will notice the steering column seal on the
firewall will pop out of position. This is normal and is also an indication that you should be
able to get more movement out of the cradle to pull the bar out. Try to remember how the
bar comes out, for this will be the same procedure getting the new Hotchkis bar in." lol
I removed the bushings...maybe I will reattack and try removal from the rear of the subframe as in this link (7F):
http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInstructions/500/515/515-22436.pdf
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