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Rear Stabilizer Bar Install

1R. Raise the rear end of the vehicle either by using a lift or using a floor jack. Use jack stands to secure the vehicle if you are using a floor jack. Drive-on floor ramps may also be used. This installation will depict using an alignment rack. It is not required to droop the suspension for the rear bar installation.



2R. Remove the OE end links from the vehicle. (14mm socket/wrench, 5mm allen)

Use a 14mm wrench and 5mm allen to detach the end link from the sway bar




Use a 14mm socket wrench to detach the end link from the control arm





3R. Unbolt the bushing brackets and remove the bar from the vehicle. (12mm socket)







4R. Grab your new rear stabilizer bar and install the included polyurethane bushing. Be sure to apply the included silicon grease to the inner surfaces of the bushings before installing onto the bar.



5R. Position the rear bar onto the vehicle. Insert the bridge plates between the frame mount and the polyurethane bushing. Then install the bushing bracket onto the bushing. Reuse the OE bolts to secure the bushing brackets. Bushing Bracket Bolts: 22 ft-lbs





6R. At this point, the rear bar can shift side-to-side. Shift the bar side to side until it is perfectly centered with the car. You should have equal distance between the stabilizer bar lever arms and the frame mounting point. Install the aluminum collars on the inboard side of each bushing. Butt the collar all the way to the bushing, no gap. This will keep the bar centered during operation.





7R. Assemble the end links as shown in the diagram.



When choosing the lever hole on the stabilizer bar, it is important to mount the end link correctly in the lower control arm. See diagram for all configurations.









8R. Once you've chosen your configuration, tighten the end link to lower control arm mount point to 28 ft-lbs. Tighten the end link to stabilizer bar point to 50 ft-lbs.

9R. Make sure all hardware is tight and lower the rear end of the vehicle.