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In a message dated 11/5/13 8 49 36, demongusta@me.com writes:<BR>
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Thanks for the help<BR>
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>>>Getting the old bar off is much easier than getting the new one on. I would remove the two center mounts first, then the A-arm mounts.<BR>
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To install the new one, the best thing to do is have the chassis supported on jackstands, and have floor jacks positioned under each of the rear uprights. As the suspension moves through its arc, there is a 'happy spot' where the A-arm swaybar mounting bracket will line up nicely. Install the center mounts first (but loosely). That will locate the bar properly side-to-side. Then position one of the A-arm mounts as best you can. Chances are it will NOT line up happily with the suspension at full droop. Then you start jacking the suspension up, and watch how the A-arm moves in relation to the bracket.<BR>
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Getting the first one in will likely be easier than the second one. You may have to resort to using a pry bar to gently bend the swaybar (probably moving it forward) to get the holes to line up. Using a centering punch in one of the holes is a good idea; trying to get the thing to line up using the bolts is just asking for cross-threaded bolts.<BR>
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The job is infinitely easier with two people!<BR>
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Once you have the bolts started on both A-arm mounts, you can tighten them down, and lastly tighten the center mounts. Don't get too rambunctious with the center nuts, as it's easy to snap off the studs if you do, and then you've got a whole 'nother project on your hands!<BR>
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Good luck!<BR>
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