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Old 09-16-2022, 02:08 PM
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That splains a lot!
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I had a rear bar from a popular vendor here do the same thing.....my bar was hollow too
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If your rear feels squirrely, you might want to see if your sway bars are OK
Also check your brackets if you have solid sway bars

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I had a rear bar from a popular vendor here do the same thing.....my bar was hollow too
I hate to hear that. I just ordered another one. I just need to make sure I lube the bushings.
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I hate to hear that. I just ordered another one. I just need to make sure I lube the bushings.
mine broke for who knows what reasons....def not for lack of lube on the bushings....never knew it broke til one day i was under the car
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Originally Posted by sjsingle1
mine broke for who knows what reasons....def not for lack of lube on the bushings....never knew it broke til one day i was under the car
Maybe it's not the cause of my lose rear...... hmmmm.
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Well I installed the sway bar today and look at what I discovered!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tj7...ew?usp=sharing

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UMI sells inserts that fit in the stock front body mounts to stiffen them.
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Well I swapped out the LCAs with some Founders pieces that I've had laying around. They're poly and I ain't hating it! With the new sway bars and some LCAs that are actually tightened down properly, I can't recall the TA feeling this good!!
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I can imagine it feels better now!
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I can imagine it feels better now!
It does feel much better. As long as I do the work, I know what I've got and it'll be done properly.
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