I did some research on how this is done, and I really didn't find what I was trying to find. Could someone give an accurate advice on how this is done? Thanks in advance.

K

 

I guess I could ask it this way, should the bar be at a 90 degree angle, 45 degree to the back, or 45 degree angle to the front?

K

 

Not sure what you mean by the degrees you listed but the only thing adjustable on this bar are the trailing arm clamps. 1" from the ends is the standard. Moving the clamps further back toward the rear axle will dial in my oversteer bias. Just make sure the E-brake line does not rub...

 

Trailing arm clamps forward give the most force from the bar.

Trailing arm clamps twards the rear give less force from the bar.

More force = more resistance to body roll
Less force = less resistance to body roll

Mine is set right between the E-brake cable mounts.

 

I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow, It doesn't feel right. I'm curious about the proper placement.

K

 

I put the Addco on today and it does rock. But, getting the passenger side trailing arm bracket on was a pain and I was using a lift. I can't see this being easily done without a lift or ramps. The instructions that came with the bar didn't mention a specific distance from the end to locate the trailing arm brackets. However the link to this site from custommaxima.com advises 3/4" from the end.

 

I used ramps to put it on. OMG Yeah it makes a good difference. Now it's time for some more toys for my toy.

K

 

I believe you have it backwards. The longer the distance from the trailing arm clamp to the perpendicular axis of the anti-roll bar, the more the arm clamp will move to exert the same force on the bar.

 

I don't understand why you wouldn't want:
More force = more resistance to body roll
I thought the less roll the better? Are there any side-effects to having it set for more force?
Just wondering...

 

I think sinewave's right.
This is my understanding of sway bar.
The shorter the distance you move the bushings to
the elbow of the bar the more torsional stiffness
you'll get.

 

The stiffer you set the RASB, the less the body will roll, but a side effect can be that the back end can behave more skittishly (more prone to stepping out under heavy cornering load or uneven road surfaces) than with a stock, or milder setting on the bar. It's a trade off, but one most say is well worth it.

Just get to know your "new" car after the suspension changes & remember, if the backside starts to slide out, don't go for the brake. Do the opposite of what your mind is screaming at you to do - go for the gas. This will pull you around in most cases.

 

Thanks kwheelzsb, if by "stepping out" you mean "wheel hop" then yes I have noticed that. I can live with that side effect.