hey,
i am interested in installing a rear sway bar - i have noted that the addco and cattman are mentioned often, and the progress brand less often - it is listed for $119 at custom maxima ... seems to be a fair price ... anyone installed it on a 5th generation max ? i will call courtesy nissan tomorrow to see what they recommend ... will keep you guys informed.

 

There is an Addco group deal for $112 shipped I think going on right now. Check out the group deal forum. Lots of people have installed them and love them. I loved mine on my 2k GLE, can't wait to bolt it up to my 2k2 in the spring.

 

I've got the cattman on the way, which is made by progress, I will have it installed this saturday or sunday, and will post my thoughts on it asap!

 

Me too. Only difference is mine has been sitting in my basement since x-mas

I hope to have it done this weekend in which case I'm sure I'll post a review!

 

the progress rsb is just fine. handling is much better now.

 

i have the stillen rsb and it works great! neva had a bolt issue or a fit-ment issue nothin...works great

 

I installed the Cattman (Progress) bar last monthin my 2K2.
It makes a big difference in the handling. Feels much tighter around turns. Lowering would help as well but it's a noticeable difference right away.

 

Any comments on how direct a fit it was? Installation 'tweaks'? Any adjustments/tightening needed now that a month has elapsed?

Thanks!

 

One thing that I had to do was unattach the brakeline to get the brackets on and set them (the right side and left side brackets) so I still had 1/2" - 3/4" of the bar coming out of the end of the bracket but could still attach the brake line to the frame. Also I attached the brackets that go to the axle close to the ends where the thicker part is for strength. I'm not sure you can visualize this w/o looking at it or a picture. You'll see what I mean when you get started. Also, make sure you grease the fittings around the bar well and put them on using the slit in the rubber bushings.

I did re-tighten (but not re-align) the bolts after 3 weeks, but to be honest they really didn't need it.

I think it was a good fit but I don't think you have a lot of leeway in adjusting where to put the brackets on the side.
The bar seems VERY stable and well made (kinda heavy) and everything was included in the kit that was needed. A second person really helps you need those extra hands for alignment.

 

Thanks for the info! Guess it's time for a call to order one.

 

Very easy install (but plan on taking the back wheels off). The Cattman RSB is "adjustable" in its effect, and I went the other way on the trailing arms. As noted above, if you put the trailing arm clamps exactly where they're supposed to be, the brake line (ABS line?) clamp is in the way. Moving the clamps farther from the ends is supposed to increase the effect of the RSB, so I just moved mine closer to the bar curve (towards the rear of the car) - fits well and works great. Also, my axle clamps are closer to the middle to avoid the clunking noise with the Panhard bar. If you're under the car, you'll see a large elliptical-looking bar toward the passenger side; this can hit the RSB clamp, causing a clunk when going over large bumps. If you put the clamps closer to the middle, no clunk.

I checked my bolts after a few days too, and nothing had come loose.

 

Absolutely! the back wheels HAVE to come off.
I like the effect I have on the trailing armswhere I have them mounted but that's a good observation on the axle clamps.
I haven't had any problems with it hitting the Panhard bar but I'm going to be putting maxspeeds on next monday and it may become an issue. I may slide them closer towards the middle to avoid that.
Thanks for the idea.

 

I ordered one from Cattman on Monday. I'm hoping that it gets here for the weekend. Probably not though.

 

Thanks, but can't take credit - I searched for installation tips, and sent some e-mail back and forth with the author

 

when I got mine, the package was missing the 5/18(?) nuts.. I had to put my tires back on and run to pepboys, which was a bit of a pain.

 

what should be first...RSB or FSTB?

I'm clueless...

-vq

 

Do both at the same time. If you can't, the RSB makes more of a difference. So you decide.

 

what should be first...RSB or FSTB?

I'm clueless...

-vq

 

FSTB takes 15 mins to install and it's cheaper (unless you get a stealin'). They all do the same thing. Depends on if you want to pay for the looks. Make sure you torque the bolts correctly though. I would do it first. You'll immediately notice a huge difference. Then when you put on the RSB it kind of balances out any understeer/oversteer.
You feel invincible around turns - limited only by your tires stickiness and coils/strut height (still feel some roll - hope the lowering springs will improve that).

I will say your tires will take a beating because you'll (at least I do) tend to take every turn faster - because you can.

 

Any other hints you can give us? I'm going to start my searching for the weekend project.

 

General install instructions:

https://maxima.org/shoptalk/sub_modi...sb/index.shtml

Some notes from my install:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=172058

Easy install (but having two people helps a LOT)

 

Thanks for the links!