| Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation | |
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:54 am | |
| Does anyone know if the new front bar can be wriggled in without the cradle or exhaust being dropped? I have no problem sawzalling the old bar out if this is the case. | |
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Abaddon Expert
Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4316 Merit : 185
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:56 am | |
| - matt270avian wrote:
- Does anyone know if the new front bar can be wriggled in without the cradle or exhaust being dropped? I have no problem sawzalling the old bar out if this is the case.
Impossible without at least the cradle being lowered | |
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:27 am | |
| Alright. Any suggested methods for doing this without a lift? I was thinking 2 jackstands on the front part and a hydraulic jack on the rear, unbolt it, and then slowly lower the jack a few inches. | |
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Abaddon Expert
Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4316 Merit : 185
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:31 am | |
| You only need to unbolt the rear. You don't need to loosen the fronts at all. The bolts on the front of the cradle are enough to support it. Remember, you also have a giant mount bolted to the engine and body that helps support all of it as well. | |
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:40 am | |
| Alright, but as far as support for the rear I should still have the jack there right? I don't particularly feel like eating a giant chunk of metal this weekend. | |
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Abaddon Expert
Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4316 Merit : 185
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:52 am | |
| Ha. Yes. All I meant was that there's no need to support to front at all. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:11 am | |
| - Quote :
- Does anyone know if the new front bar can be wriggled in without the cradle or exhaust being dropped? I have no problem sawzalling the old bar out if this is the case.
I did it without dropping the cradle, however I have headers installed with a flex pipe, which enabled the exhaust to move up and just enough out of the way. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:10 pm | |
| Since you will be working with the cradle, put your jack stands under the side body 'jack' points, just below the front edge of the door. I would use four, two in the front and two in the back. The more room you have to work the easier it will go.
I also loosened the front two bolts (not remove) to make it easier to drop the back. Not sure if it was needed.
No way to get it in there without lowering the cradle. I tried possible way. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:55 pm | |
| Anyone try removing the rear exhaust manifold? Not sure if that's any easier than lowering the cradle, but it might be. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:56 pm | |
| - deekster_caddy wrote:
- Since you will be working with the cradle, put your jack stands under the side body 'jack' points, just below the front edge of the door.
I have to jack my car up by these since my jack is too short to use anywhere else. I usually put 2 stands under the front of the cradle where it tilts upwards. Since I only have the 2 stands I plan on putting the jack under the rear of the cradle. Since the bolts shouldn't be completely removed and there's all those other supports I don't think it will cause an issue. | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:22 pm | |
| You will want the jack to help you lower and raise the cradle. I dropped mine beyond the length of the bolts. | |
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LARRY70GS Aficionado
Name : Larry Age : 68 Location : Oakland Gardens, NY Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 2193 Merit : 150
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:56 pm | |
| It can't hurt. Better safe than sorry. _________________ 98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box. 1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHCda-t_Jls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT2tEO4XcU
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:12 pm | |
| We gave it a shot today. Even with the cradle bolts all the way out and us pushing the cradle down we still couldn't get it out. It seemed like the strut assembly was getting in the way. Since I'm replacing them and my knuckles soon enough we just decided to go at it then. Any ideas what we were doing wrong? | |
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98riv Moderator
Location : USA Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 995 Merit : 30
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:33 am | |
| - matt270avian wrote:
- We gave it a shot today. Even with the cradle bolts all the way out and us pushing the cradle down we still couldn't get it out. It seemed like the strut assembly was getting in the way. Since I'm replacing them and my knuckles soon enough we just decided to go at it then. Any ideas what we were doing wrong?
Did you turn the wheel and remove the tie rod end? I think I also removed the bolt holding the front engine mount to allow the subframe to drop lower. I left the rear engine mount attached. _________________ 1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:36 am | |
| How far down did you lower the cradle? Did you loosen the front cradle bolts? | |
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:50 pm | |
| We removed the tie rod ends and tried turning the wheels every which way. We did not loosen any of the front cradle bolts because I figured the jack stands under them would not allow it to move any. We were able to force the cradle down about 3 inches. The main issue was that the sway bar kept getting caught on the strut and knuckle assembly. | |
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98riv Moderator
Location : USA Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 995 Merit : 30
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:55 pm | |
| - matt270avian wrote:
- We removed the tie rod ends and tried turning the wheels every which way. We did not loosen any of the front cradle bolts because I figured the jack stands under them would not allow it to move any. We were able to force the cradle down about 3 inches. The main issue was that the sway bar kept getting caught on the strut and knuckle assembly.
Try lowering the front cradle and if needed the front engine mount. Use a jack on the front and a jack on the rear of the subframe to keep it under control. _________________ 1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:14 pm | |
| Nah, like I said we'll just go at it again when we do the whole strut and knuckle assembly. It'll come out a lot easier then. | |
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Fri May 09, 2014 10:08 pm | |
| Alright, I'm thinking about going at this again tomorrow. I might even bite the bullet and drop the downpipe. Any tips for how to rotate the bar, which side to pull it out of, how to lower the cradle, etc? | |
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LARRY70GS Aficionado
Name : Larry Age : 68 Location : Oakland Gardens, NY Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 2193 Merit : 150
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sat May 10, 2014 8:26 am | |
| When I did my bars, it was on a lift. We did the cradle mounts on the same day. I just replaced the 4 rear ones as the 2 front mounts were in great condition. I unbolted the rack and pulled down on the cradle and was able to get the stock bar out. The Addco bar went in much easier. You could always just cut the stock bar if you had to. _________________ 98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box. 1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHCda-t_Jls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT2tEO4XcU
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sat May 10, 2014 10:18 am | |
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- Alright, I'm thinking about going at this again tomorrow. I might even bite the bullet and drop the downpipe. Any tips for how to rotate the bar, which side to pull it out of, how to lower the cradle, etc?
If you decide to remove the downpipe, you should be able to insert the front bar without dropping the cradle. I put mine in with headers and flex pipe installed - I think I also had to remove a tie rod end. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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RidzRiv Addict
Name : Greg Age : 31 Location : Wisconsin Joined : 2011-02-07 Post Count : 590 Merit : 17
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sun May 11, 2014 1:45 pm | |
| Has anyone gotten these to work on the back?
http://www.kseriesparts.com/cr/ENS-9-5158G.html | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Sun May 11, 2014 8:49 pm | |
| Take a look at your rear sway bar bushings and you will know the answer to that. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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matt270avian Expert
Name : Matt Age : 28 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2681 Merit : 54
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Wed May 21, 2014 9:36 pm | |
| Oi, just finished the job. Started around noon and then enlisted the help of my friend around 1. Here's a quick rundown of what I did.
Endlinks off Brackets/bushings off Tie rod ends out Full exhaust drop (downpipe back) - not enough room Drivers side strut out - not enough room Rear of the cradle being forced down - not enough room Rear of the cradle forced down with the lower control arm being jacked up as far as possible with the strut still out - enough room
There was 1 shield covering a wire that I bent out of the way. Once I did that the bar practically shot out.
The 9 hours includes a trip to pick up some pizzas after installation and taking the full exhaust to my friends house to get properly welded while it was out. Overall it was maybe a 6-7 hour job. It might have been doable with the strut still in but without it you can jack the LCA up a little higher, make life easier. Initial results are good but I didn't get to fully test it because rain. | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation Wed May 21, 2014 9:50 pm | |
| ^^^^^^^woulda been a perfect chance to get that down pipe installed, but nooooooooooooo.. had to drive a ferrrrrrrrrrrarrrrriiiiiiiiii | |
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