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removing front sway bar on a '01 formula

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Old 03-25-2009, 07:55 AM
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Default removing front sway bar on a '01 formula
Can it be done with car on the ground?
What tools will I need?
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:50 AM
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jack the front on the car up, use ramps or lift. just need sockets and a ratchet
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with air tools took me no joke 5 min with jacking up the car makes it easier to see and get to the top sway bar link bolts
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i hate to ruin your thread but what is the purpose of removing the front sway bar i always here guys doing that
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Old 03-27-2009, 10:44 PM
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Gives more weight transfer to the rear, by letting the front end rise
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Yeah its really easy, takes about 10 minutes or so. Just jack it up in the front and start pulling it off
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I'm going to partake in this action next weekend for the 1320. Hopefully It will help me get a better 60'
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You can just undo one side, correct?
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