A few more Cattman RSB install hints (long)
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A few more Cattman RSB install hints (long)
Installed the Cattman (sp?) RSB and Bomz FSTB today. On the Cattman:
On my 2k3 I installed the outside bushings about 5 inches from the end of the bar, on the rear side of the e-brake line bracket. If you put it in front you can only get about 3/4" from the end of the bar, which reduces the effect of the RSB.
When one side was tightened (and axle bushings still loose), used a C clamp to hold the other side close enough to put on the nuts. I could almost hold it and do it, but using a clamp was much easier.
It helps if you have a really deep socket (think it's 14mm?) for the U-bolts on the axle, otherwise you'll have to use wrenches.
And finally, I'm probably being paranoid, but I wrapped the brake line with electrical tape, and made a "cradle" for the other line (ABS line?) with silicon caulk to stop them from rubbing. Over 100k miles, didn't want to wear a hole in a brake line (might be a problem at 130+...).
Pretty easy install overall. Once I've tightened the bolts again, I'm going to paint the clamps black so they don't show underneath the car.
The FSTB was ridiculously easy - took about ten minutes from start to finish (including adjusting the bar).
Result? Wow! Like everyone has said, the body roll is reduced by probably 80% - it's pretty cool!
On my 2k3 I installed the outside bushings about 5 inches from the end of the bar, on the rear side of the e-brake line bracket. If you put it in front you can only get about 3/4" from the end of the bar, which reduces the effect of the RSB.
When one side was tightened (and axle bushings still loose), used a C clamp to hold the other side close enough to put on the nuts. I could almost hold it and do it, but using a clamp was much easier.
It helps if you have a really deep socket (think it's 14mm?) for the U-bolts on the axle, otherwise you'll have to use wrenches.
And finally, I'm probably being paranoid, but I wrapped the brake line with electrical tape, and made a "cradle" for the other line (ABS line?) with silicon caulk to stop them from rubbing. Over 100k miles, didn't want to wear a hole in a brake line (might be a problem at 130+...).
Pretty easy install overall. Once I've tightened the bolts again, I'm going to paint the clamps black so they don't show underneath the car.
The FSTB was ridiculously easy - took about ten minutes from start to finish (including adjusting the bar).
Result? Wow! Like everyone has said, the body roll is reduced by probably 80% - it's pretty cool!
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Originally posted by mAXZPEEd
Thats cool! I just got my Bonz FSB, gonna install it tommorrow... Those catmanns are good eh? How much did they cost you? Goin to get that next.
Thats cool! I just got my Bonz FSB, gonna install it tommorrow... Those catmanns are good eh? How much did they cost you? Goin to get that next.
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