Any Advice Before Installing RSB?
09-22-2002, 03:21 AM
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Any Advice Before Installing RSB?
Hey Everyone! My first post here, although it feels like I'm at home. I've been reading posts on this board for months, actually years, and never had the gumption to join.
Anyways, I'll hopefully going to be installing the Addco Rear Anti-Sway Bar on my I35 in the morning. Any particular problems I may run into or advice anyone can give before I start? Looking at all the parts and surveying beneath the car, I'm anticipating it taking about 30 minutes barring any unforeseen problems. Thanks!
Anyways, I'll hopefully going to be installing the Addco Rear Anti-Sway Bar on my I35 in the morning. Any particular problems I may run into or advice anyone can give before I start? Looking at all the parts and surveying beneath the car, I'm anticipating it taking about 30 minutes barring any unforeseen problems. Thanks!
09-22-2002, 05:16 AM
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Re: Any Advice Before Installing RSB?
Originally posted by BlackI35
Hey Everyone! My first post here, although it feels like I'm at home. I've been reading posts on this board for months, actually years, and never had the gumption to join.
Anyways, I'll hopefully going to be installing the Addco Rear Anti-Sway Bar on my I35 in the morning. Any particular problems I may run into or advice anyone can give before I start? Looking at all the parts and surveying beneath the car, I'm anticipating it taking about 30 minutes barring any unforeseen problems. Thanks!
Hey Everyone! My first post here, although it feels like I'm at home. I've been reading posts on this board for months, actually years, and never had the gumption to join.
Anyways, I'll hopefully going to be installing the Addco Rear Anti-Sway Bar on my I35 in the morning. Any particular problems I may run into or advice anyone can give before I start? Looking at all the parts and surveying beneath the car, I'm anticipating it taking about 30 minutes barring any unforeseen problems. Thanks!
John
09-22-2002, 06:40 AM
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Check the instructions and try to get the trailing arm portion up before doing or tigthening the rear beam portion. I've done it that way and the opposite way, this method makes installation so much easier and quicker without having to unbolt anything else.
09-22-2002, 08:26 AM
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From the link with the instructions, posted by soundmike:
"Position the bracket appx 4.5-5" in from the curve of the RSB on each side."
Make sure to do this, if you position the brackets just before the curves of the bar you may here clanking when going over large bumps. Positioning them at least 4" in from the curves seems to eliminate this. When your under your car, you'll see why this is necessary; you can see that on one side (pass side?) the suspension may contact the bracket if it is placed to close to the bend.
Good luck out there. Also personally I found that placing the other two brackets (the ones on the end of the bars this time) about 1/2" from the end yeilds the best results. This is of course subjective...
I didn't notice any difference from moving the inner brackets in from the bends 5", except that horrible clanking noise going away!
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"Position the bracket appx 4.5-5" in from the curve of the RSB on each side."
Make sure to do this, if you position the brackets just before the curves of the bar you may here clanking when going over large bumps. Positioning them at least 4" in from the curves seems to eliminate this. When your under your car, you'll see why this is necessary; you can see that on one side (pass side?) the suspension may contact the bracket if it is placed to close to the bend.
Good luck out there. Also personally I found that placing the other two brackets (the ones on the end of the bars this time) about 1/2" from the end yeilds the best results. This is of course subjective...
I didn't notice any difference from moving the inner brackets in from the bends 5", except that horrible clanking noise going away!
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09-22-2002, 08:27 AM
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Originally posted by soundmike
Check the instructions and try to get the trailing arm portion up before doing or tigthening the rear beam portion. I've done it that way and the opposite way, this method makes installation so much easier and quicker without having to unbolt anything else.
Check the instructions and try to get the trailing arm portion up before doing or tigthening the rear beam portion. I've done it that way and the opposite way, this method makes installation so much easier and quicker without having to unbolt anything else.
09-22-2002, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by Virus
Just make sure you pull those bushings/u bolts on the axle at least 4.5 (I did 5) inches in from the curve. I tried 4 and I got the infamous clunking/banging sound on the passenger side.
Just make sure you pull those bushings/u bolts on the axle at least 4.5 (I did 5) inches in from the curve. I tried 4 and I got the infamous clunking/banging sound on the passenger side.
09-22-2002, 04:06 PM
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Closest to the end of the bar, but it's physically impossible. You will feel and here clunking to no end when going over small hills and dips in the road. You probably won't feel it going over speed bumps unless you go over them fast. Truthfully you won't notice any difference with them 5 inches in or at the bend performance wise.
09-22-2002, 04:37 PM
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Originally posted by Virus
Closest to the end of the bar, but it's physically impossible. You will feel and here clunking to no end when going over small hills and dips in the road. You probably won't feel it going over speed bumps unless you go over them fast. Truthfully you won't notice any difference with them 5 inches in or at the bend performance wise.
Closest to the end of the bar, but it's physically impossible. You will feel and here clunking to no end when going over small hills and dips in the road. You probably won't feel it going over speed bumps unless you go over them fast. Truthfully you won't notice any difference with them 5 inches in or at the bend performance wise.
09-22-2002, 05:35 PM
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Is there a difference between the 2k and the 2k2? I had mine about an inch away and the clunking was very bad. I could move in no closer to the curve without it clunking as well. At 4.5 inches I had no problems, but decided to go 5 just to make sure.
09-22-2002, 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
Ive got mine about an inch away from the bar with no noises whatsoever.
Ive got mine about an inch away from the bar with no noises whatsoever.
09-22-2002, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
Ive got mine about an inch away from the bar with no noises whatsoever.
Ive got mine about an inch away from the bar with no noises whatsoever.
If you haven't noticed maybe your lucky. I would hear it when I hit really hard bumps, or the car was loaded with gear/people. Take a look under there sometime and look for scratches on the u-bolt, mine was scratched up after it was hit a few times.
If you don't see any, then there probably isn't any worry for you.
09-22-2002, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by BlackI35
Great Mod!!! I love it... did take a bit longer than expected due to the fact that I had to go pick up an extended 14mm socket! All in all about an hour to install the RSB. However, I didn't heed everone's warning about moving the U Bolts/Bushings 4 1/2" - 5". I didn't jack up the car, and working underneath it didn't afford me the luxury of paying attention to that important detail. It didn't matter at first when I took the car out on my own, It stuck to the road like glue! Turns I usually hear screeching and feel the rear end swinging around, made me feel like I was planted on the ground, like it was on rails! It was Great!! After packing in 3 in the back and two in front, inevitability caught up with me! CLUNK CLUNK!! Anyways, I'm about to head back out in the sweltering heat... I think it's still about 100 degrees out, but at least it's a dry heat! hahaha... anyways, Wish me luck. Before I go, can anyone verify for me that I have the trail arm assembly proper... OK, I'll explain in order from the outside in... First I have the wheel, than the brake lines, than the "[" bolt and a base plate, than the trail arm, than the bushing on the bar which is sanwiched by the metal plate that cups the bushing, than washer and nuts. I hope that made sense. Thanks again for your help.
Great Mod!!! I love it... did take a bit longer than expected due to the fact that I had to go pick up an extended 14mm socket! All in all about an hour to install the RSB. However, I didn't heed everone's warning about moving the U Bolts/Bushings 4 1/2" - 5". I didn't jack up the car, and working underneath it didn't afford me the luxury of paying attention to that important detail. It didn't matter at first when I took the car out on my own, It stuck to the road like glue! Turns I usually hear screeching and feel the rear end swinging around, made me feel like I was planted on the ground, like it was on rails! It was Great!! After packing in 3 in the back and two in front, inevitability caught up with me! CLUNK CLUNK!! Anyways, I'm about to head back out in the sweltering heat... I think it's still about 100 degrees out, but at least it's a dry heat! hahaha... anyways, Wish me luck. Before I go, can anyone verify for me that I have the trail arm assembly proper... OK, I'll explain in order from the outside in... First I have the wheel, than the brake lines, than the "[" bolt and a base plate, than the trail arm, than the bushing on the bar which is sanwiched by the metal plate that cups the bushing, than washer and nuts. I hope that made sense. Thanks again for your help.
09-22-2002, 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by soopermax02
You're talking about the bushings in the middle of the bar, right? Not the ones on the ends of the bar...
If you haven't noticed maybe your lucky. I would hear it when I hit really hard bumps, or the car was loaded with gear/people. Take a look under there sometime and look for scratches on the u-bolt, mine was scratched up after it was hit a few times.
If you don't see any, then there probably isn't any worry for you.
You're talking about the bushings in the middle of the bar, right? Not the ones on the ends of the bar...
If you haven't noticed maybe your lucky. I would hear it when I hit really hard bumps, or the car was loaded with gear/people. Take a look under there sometime and look for scratches on the u-bolt, mine was scratched up after it was hit a few times.
If you don't see any, then there probably isn't any worry for you.
09-22-2002, 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by Virus
You won't have to get the stillen RSB. I also have the trailing arms about an inch away from the end.
You won't have to get the stillen RSB. I also have the trailing arms about an inch away from the end.
09-23-2002, 11:57 PM
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Originally posted by Max2000
that sound right.... good luck..
that sound right.... good luck..
09-25-2002, 11:42 PM
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BlackI35,
You do have the flat bracket on the wrong side. You should have the "C" bolt behind the brake line, against the trailing arm, then on the other side - the flat bracket, bushing, and then the bracket around the bushing.
If you view the link by SoundMike on the prior page you can see a close-up of the bracket. The photos on the left margin can be selected to zoom in on the photos.
RacerX
You do have the flat bracket on the wrong side. You should have the "C" bolt behind the brake line, against the trailing arm, then on the other side - the flat bracket, bushing, and then the bracket around the bushing.
If you view the link by SoundMike on the prior page you can see a close-up of the bracket. The photos on the left margin can be selected to zoom in on the photos.
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09-26-2002, 12:57 AM
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Originally posted by RacerX
BlackI35,
You do have the flat bracket on the wrong side. You should have the "C" bolt behind the brake line, against the trailing arm, then on the other side - the flat bracket, bushing, and then the bracket around the bushing.
If you view the link by SoundMike on the prior page you can see a close-up of the bracket. The photos on the left margin can be selected to zoom in on the photos.
RacerX
BlackI35,
You do have the flat bracket on the wrong side. You should have the "C" bolt behind the brake line, against the trailing arm, then on the other side - the flat bracket, bushing, and then the bracket around the bushing.
If you view the link by SoundMike on the prior page you can see a close-up of the bracket. The photos on the left margin can be selected to zoom in on the photos.
RacerX
09-28-2002, 11:30 PM
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Originally posted by Virus
That's not a very good picture, but it looks like you definately have it on wrong. The U bolt need to go where your plate is and the plate needs to be against the bushing.
That's not a very good picture, but it looks like you definately have it on wrong. The U bolt need to go where your plate is and the plate needs to be against the bushing.
and here is how it looks now:
It looks alot better now... Gone are the bent plates that were straddling the trail arm.
Thanks again, for everyone's help and advice!!!
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