VGsidestepper

Well i got around to installing my addco RSB i got for 60$ and he even inculded a FSTB ( The seller ).

It was a ***** to install ... I couldent all the washers on , On the right side...

And the L bracket is crooked...

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Is that ok ? Or will it decrease the better handling the RSB was sopost to give?

VGsidestepper

I guess no one has a addco RSB ?

Jbr8k

iTrader: (8)

I would do a search and then maybe pm the person who has/had the addco rsb..

AND I do remember something about the rear Addco bar being a pita to get on and required lock washers to keep it from getting loose.


Anyway good luck..




This is my ST with the plate connector.

VEvolution

Anybody know if the Blemco is easier?

So what are your driving impressions after the install, VGsidestepper?

maxitech

iTrader: (7)

I believe Matt does a rstb, not a rsb.

Mizeree_X

iTrader: (9)

My Addco was not bent at all, whereas it looks like yours is.....

Anyway, use a C-clamp to squish the bushings down (with all the washers installed) in order to thread that nut on the bottom. It is annoying, but can be done. If the bushings stay like that they will probably crack or at least wear prematurely.

VGsidestepper

heh i loved every minute of forrest bend driving , Before i would get a hella lotta rear body roll , And now i get none and the car in the rear stays to the ground alot better!

I have koni adjustable struts in front , Stock struts in the rear since i couldent get the gland lock nuts off.... and suspension tech 1.5" drop springs all around.

Even with the stock rear struts the RSB made a huge increace!

I do drive a 2nd gen but the set up is about 95% the same except for the 4 lug .


If i wanted 5 lug i just have to swap the 3rd gens lower suspension. ( correct me if im wrong , but a few 2nd gen owners have done the swap and they said it was very easy )

but then i would have to get 5 lug wheels and such and i just dont have the money for it at the moment.

VGsidestepper

I could not get the clamp positioned right to stay in place and be able to put the bushings on and washers because the lower part of the clamp was in the way no matter how i put it..

I did get all the left side washers on with no problems at all though ...

I will go back some time when i have energy agian and try agian...


Heh that bar took for ever to install , It almost seemed like it was to short...

traxtar944

iTrader: (12)

Dude, your bracket is backwards....it's hanging off the plate! I think you need to turn around the bushing brackets so that the 45 degree chamfer matches up with the plate.

Jbr8k

iTrader: (8)

Gotcha, Thanks.