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Old 11-07-08, 05:00 PM
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got mine put in 2 hours ago. car handles better, much tighter. im going to take it out for an extended run later on.
Old 11-07-08, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DZP
I got mine and will probably try and install it tomorrow. One question is do you guys follow the instructions regarding the exact torque figures? I don't have sophisticated enough tools to measure that.
You dont have a torque wrench? It's a must half for any car junkie whether it be a $30 or $200 wrench. It's better than guessing the torque.
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Originally Posted by DZP
I got mine and will probably try and install it tomorrow. One question is do you guys follow the instructions regarding the exact torque figures? I don't have sophisticated enough tools to measure that.
I would not guess... you should just buy a decent torque wrench for 70-120 $. It is still less than how much it would cost for you to pay someone to install it and you can do further DYI things, so its well worth buying one.
Old 11-09-08, 12:37 PM
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Well I gave it a shot. Not the easiest to do without ramps so unfortunately I'm going to have to find a mechanic shop or the dealership to do it.
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Originally Posted by DZP
Well I gave it a shot. Not the easiest to do without ramps so unfortunately I'm going to have to find a mechanic shop or the dealership to do it.
dont feel too bad i didnt even bother trying to do it myself. took it to a mechanic i know. they put it on the rack and took them 45 mintues to do front and back. they said it would be very difficult to do it without a lift.
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I installed the rear in 10-15 min last night. The car has less body roll for sure now.
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Originally Posted by DZP
Well I gave it a shot. Not the easiest to do without ramps so unfortunately I'm going to have to find a mechanic shop or the dealership to do it.

Ya I at first tried the install the rear without ramps cause I had problems getting the car up for oil changes, but since it was rwd it went up with one try instead of a many dozen tries.
Old 11-09-08, 09:19 PM
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Jacks are your best bet. It's hard to torque the bolts with such little space.
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Originally Posted by 2slow
Jacks are your best bet. It's hard to torque the bolts with such little space.


One jack, two jackstands, and 1 buddy helping= 20 minutes, tops, to do the rear bar.

40 for the front since you have to remove a couple covers and the sensor.
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Originally Posted by Kurtz


One jack, two jackstands, and 1 buddy helping= 20 minutes, tops, to do the rear bar.

40 for the front since you have to remove a couple covers and the sensor.
Be glad it isn't a Scion tC. Four stands and lower the front subframe just to get access to the bushing mounts. With air tools it takes about 45 minutes for the front alone. I wouldn't even try to do it without air tools.
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