Tanabe Sway Bars

[barabia]

I just got my front and rear sway bars in the mail today. I picked them up from a buddy of mine, slightly used (show car) for cheap. All he sent me are the actual bars themselves. So I was just curious if anyone who has bought these brand new, I am missing anything? do I need special bolts or any misc. pieces that I did not receive with the bars? Also, is there an installation manual that I should have? Just want to get as much info together as possible before I get to installing them. Any info or help in regards to the install would be much appreciated.

[mike_ekim1024]

Originally Posted by barabia

I just got my front and rear sway bars in the mail today. I picked them up from a buddy of mine, slightly used (show car) for cheap. All he sent me are the actual bars themselves. So I was just curious if anyone who has bought these brand new, I am missing anything? do I need special bolts or any misc. pieces that I did not receive with the bars? Also, is there an installation manual that I should have? Just want to get as much info together as possible before I get to installing them. Any info or help in regards to the install would be much appreciated.

You should have gotten 2 bushings and 2 metal clamps that go over the bushings. The bar is thicker so I don't think you can use the stock ones. I don't have the manual at hand but the rear was easy. Just make sure to grease. Oh I think one of the bolts were stripped because it just wouldn't thread back nicely.. I had to torque it on, and then used another nut in the rear to make sure it stayed tight. I haven't done the front yet.. Reminds me I need to do that

[barabia]

Originally Posted by mike_ekim1024

You should have gotten 2 bushings and 2 metal clamps that go over the bushings. The bar is thicker so I don't think you can use the stock ones. I don't have the manual at hand but the rear was easy. Just make sure to grease. Oh I think one of the bolts were stripped because it just wouldn't thread back nicely.. I had to torque it on, and then used another nut in the rear to make sure it stayed tight. I haven't done the front yet.. Reminds me I need to do that

Thanks, I guess I will find out if the stock clamps work or not, I just double checked and he didn't send them :o/ Fingers crossed. Probably wont be installing for another week or 2 anyway, still waiting for some other things to come in.

[mike_ekim1024]

Originally Posted by barabia

Thanks, I guess I will find out if the stock clamps work or not, I just double checked and he didn't send them :o/ Fingers crossed. Probably wont be installing for another week or 2 anyway, still waiting for some other things to come in.

Oh wait, maybe it was just the bushings.. The stock clamps are used sorry.

[barabia]

oh thank god, then I should be good to go. Thanks for your help!