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Old 01-14-2016, 08:18 PM
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Just installed Strano front hollow sway bar on my 1997 Z28. My car is worlds better handling! Love it! But i am concerned that the end links are too tight. I kind of had to tighten it this much or the end link would have been really loose. So should i back off a bit? Or am i okay?
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Looks OK. You normally get a little "crush" on the bushings....
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Everything in picture looks good. When you tighten down the end links you will get a little compressing of the end link bushings.
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I think it's too tight. The bushings are quite squished and poly doesn't really like that. Back them off and start to tighten them again. As you do, just try and spin the spacer tube. When you can't turn it anymore with your fingers, that's tight enough. Stop there.
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
I think it's too tight. The bushings are quite squished and poly doesn't really like that. Back them off and start to tighten them again. As you do, just try and spin the spacer tube. When you can't turn it anymore with your fingers, that's tight enough. Stop there.
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