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Old 12-04-12, 07:34 PM
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Can anyone tell me how much clearance there needs to be between the sway bar and the lower arm? I replace my sway bar bushings and now I cant tell how high off the lower arm the sway bar needs to be... Help as soon as possible please. Thanks so much.
Old 12-05-12, 09:19 AM
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I just remember that it's not a lot. Why do you ask? Are you having issues putting everything back together?
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No trouble. I just wanted to make sure that the bar doesnt hit the lower arm when I go over bumps or something. Or if it had to be in a certain spot for it to all work. Thanks for the head up. I really appreciate it.
Old 12-05-12, 10:49 AM
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I believe the bar moves 1:1 with the suspension, so shouldn't hit anything going over a bump, even if it looks close to the lower control arm.
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Just bolt everything together, there is no adjustment or special way you need to do it.
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The swing bar end link connects to the strut body.
The lower control arm connects to the body of the strut.
Therefore, they move relatively at the same ratio.
You will be fine.
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