Whiteline adj. rear sway install w/ how-to info

[tunersteve]

steve dont forget to trim the ends on the rsb as they tend to bump underneath.u need to take off about .25". here are some pics from a different forum.

hope it helps

Yes thanks, I was going to mention that after I got the bar and installed it. I talked with SU this morning and the RSB should be there and re-directed to my house, so I should hope to see it Sat. or Mon. at the latest.

EDIT - the RSB actually shipped from Florida via USPS this afternoon. I checked the tracking and it will be here Friday.

 

[tunersteve]

Today around 10am Fedex delivered my RSB. I am just getting back to the install, but first is the matter of removing the stock endlinks from the RSB, and transferring them. Also, on lowered cars, as mentioned in here, you need to remove some material on the lower edge of the bar to avoid clunking. I have started this, and will show a before and after pic of that.

 

[SicSpeed]

i tried a 2nd time to install the rear bushings ( ive installed the front dif bracket long time ago, PITA) Basically redid it again with ramps this time.

Read that the 2 17mm bushing bolts can be reached (universal with 3/8 18" extension) before trying to tackle the 4 top 14mm bolts . But i couldnt get enough torque to do this (probably should of followed the instructions to move/loosen swaybar)

Maybe u can give me some hints on taking the 4 top dif bolts off. I was looking at it and thinking theres no way i can take those off following TT instructions.

Maybe for me third time will be the charm once my head/back sores go away from lying on cardboard!

Thanks!

 

[tunersteve]

Well, to summarize, this install was a PITA. After several attempts and over 90 min trying to brake the diff. free on the floor (only on jack stands here), I couldn't get the brace free, so I aborted the bushing install. I will most likely sell these to someone in the near future.

I did, however, install the sway. I'm very happy with it. Set on the stiffer setting, the car wants to rotate more. The rear is much more lively, but not obnoxious. Taking it on several turns and seeing its reaction, it's clear that it definitely combats the understeer that our cars exhibit. I'll be taking it back to the shop to get the alignment adjusted, hopefully removing some of the rear camber and checking the toe, as well as fix my pulling issue.

I have some pics of where I ground down the blades to avoid clunking on the rear suspension, and I will post those later on, along with a basic quick guide for installation.

 

[ms6acton]

nice! how long total do u think it took you. since im contemplationg this mod but dont have a second car to get to and from work in. also possibly interested in the bushings

 

[tunersteve]

I think start to finish it can be done in 4-5 hours with all the proper tools. I spread it out over a few days and it took me 3 hours today to start with the new sway and put it back in. I like to take my time and be thorough on these installs, especially when you're doing major tear down to get parts in.

 

[tunersteve]

Here's a basic walkthrough of what you need to do to install this mod.

1. Remove rear exhaust section from test pipe to mufflers (6 nuts/bolts)
2. Disconnect driveshaft at rear diff. (4 bolts).
3. Loosen (DO NOT REMOVE) 17mm bolts on pass. side front of diff. Prepare a jack or something to support front end of diff at this point.
4. Remove bolts, support front of diff. (don't need to support diff if you're going straight through at this point)
5. Remove two electrical connections from diff. side. Two connectors, two or three wire loom holders on diff side.
6. Disconnect sway bar endlinks from control arms (14mm, two bolts)
7. Remove 17mm bolts from lower control arms and remove springs.
8. Remove swaybar bushings from frame, 14mm bolts (4 total).
9. Sway should be loose, rotate to front of car, clearing the control arms. Slide to pass. side, then using a second set of hands, pull down on front of diff, other person slides sway to front of car.

At this point, you can continue with 6 bolts to get the diff. brace out, but I'd recommend a lift for that.

Reverse order for new swaybar and reinstall everything and you're set.

 

[ms6acton]

nice steps! thanks

 

[RedBli$$]

damn thats alot of work just for the damn RSB..ive had mine sittin around for about a year and now i kno why!!

 

[MATT DAMOND]

I have installed the WL RSB and the TT bushings on my car. I did them at seprete times, sway first then the bushings like 3 weeks later. I wish I did them at the same time.

The RSB is extremely easy to get out/swap in if you disconnect the rear diff mount at the frame, I did it by myself, no help needed.

I did the rear diff mount without removing the exhaust, either driveshaft, or touching the fuel tank. It was by far the most PITA job I've ever done on a car, and I never thought anything could be much worse than working on my Porsche.

I wish I took more pics, or did a how-to, oh well. Anyways here was my fun working space: