How not to preload the front saw bar End links

matty088 · 08-21-2020, 04:32 PM

Should the front suspension be at rest on the ground before you torque the sway bar? It seems like people make a big fuss about torquing the rear on the ground but not the front.

GuyLedouche · 08-21-2020, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by matty088

Should the front suspension be at rest on the ground before you torque the sway bar? It seems like people make a big fuss about torquing the rear on the ground but not the front.

Yes.

matty088 · 08-21-2020, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

Yes.

Simple yet effect response. Lol. Ty

What about the part where the end link bolts to the strut. Does the suspension need to be at rest for this to be torqued correctly. I think the answer is yes as well but I can’t help being anal

knightarmor · 08-21-2020, 08:58 PM

The the suspension does not need to be preloaded to torque down the sway bar links up front.

GuyLedouche · 08-22-2020, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by matty088

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Originally Posted by GuyLedouche

Yes.

Simple yet effect response. Lol. Ty

What about the part where the end link bolts to the strut. Does the suspension need to be at rest for this to be torqued correctly. I think the answer is yes as well but I can’t help being anal

Oh are you taking about the stock links or adjustable end links?

matty088 · 08-22-2020, 04:23 PM

Stock links

GuyLedouche · 08-22-2020, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by matty088

Stock links

Doesn't matter. Get them to line up and go to town.

Racer20 · 08-27-2020, 03:56 PM

Is you have stock suspension it doesn't matter. If you have adjustable height suspension (HAS or C/O's) then it's possible for the bar to be preloaded If the left and right side are not set to exactly the same ride height. If the left/right ride heights are the same there's no issue.

If you need to set different ride heights to corner balance the car, you can get adjustable links to account for the slight height difference and keep the bar unloaded.

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