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Originally Posted by 8RZ
I'm in the process of adjusting my front swaybar preload as well. How do you know how much to lengthen or shorten the end link? Also, I'll need to torque down all those bolts with weight on the wheels, right?
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Mine were already installed and I didn't feel like screwing with the endlink bolts so I just fully loosened the bolts indicated in red circles so I could easily adjust the length of the arm by hand.
Then I put the wheels back on and put the car back on the ground on my ramps so I could fit under the car enough to adjust the length of the arm. My sister was there so I had her sit in the driver seat with 40lbs of weights in her lap so it was preloaded like I was in the car.
Then I went under the wheel and twisted the gold middle part until it spun as loosely/easily as possible which indicates that it has no preload. As preload is added in either direction, you'll feel it get harder to twist. Find the middle point and you're good.
Finally, put the car back in the air, took the wheels off again and tightened down the adjuster bolts on the ends. Put the wheels back on and test drive. No more clunk and car no longer any more difficult to turn left vs. right with just me in the car, it's amazing.