front swaybar wins... :(

[No.11]

last night I got out late to try and put in my front swaybar with my new prothane end links and frame bushings. well, I failed miserably as I could not get the endlinks aligned once the frame bolts were on. yes I left them loose. I had the jackstands sitting under the a arms... is that not a good spot for them? do I really need ramps for this job? or where can I put them to mimick regular ride height?

also, what is this x brace? i could not locate it on the picture of the suspension in my Haynes manual. it bolts to the middle of the k member, then to some plates under the driver and passenger door, and then on each side under the front bumper. is it some kind of aftermarket k member brace? thanks!

 

[ID89GT]

Im guessin your car is a convertible?

 

[No.11]

Im guessin your car is a convertible?

Nope, hatchback. I read about a convertible x brace, but I could only find info about that for sn95s. So is this x brace really doing much in my hatchback, or should I just remove it?

 

[VibrantRedGT]

I guess it's extra strength but it's hard to tell if they are really sturdy bars or not. Front sway bar and end links is not a job you run out and do quickly especially at night. I ran into problems with those damn endlinks too. Couldn't get the top nut on there.

 

[No.11]

I guess it's extra strength but it's hard to tell if they are really sturdy bars or not. Front sway bar and end links is not a job you run out and do quickly especially at night. I ran into problems with those damn endlinks too. Couldn't get the top nut on there.

aint that the truth! i read that it could be done in less than an hour. I fugured with my slowness and learning curve, it would maybe take me 2. Couldn't do it. I hope my car's frame is straight...