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Installing swaybars

Discussion in 'VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013)' started by RUF-60L, Aug 13, 2011.

  1. RUF-60L

    RUF-60L Donating Member

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    Is this an easy DIY job on a VE???
     
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    I think the rear will be. Just have to unbolt your rear mufflers to get the bar out. Havn't had to good a look. I plan to do it myself when i get around to it.

    I had the front done for me. You have to drop the K frame. Don't know how hard it is but i couldnt be bother so got pedders to do it for me.
     
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    no very hard on ve in the front
     
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    Yeah we got the rear in just unbolted the exhaust to drop it enough to the bar out/in. Front looks difficult so we didn't try it
     
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    I never had to unbolt the exhaust to change my rear sway bar...

     
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    3" pipe kinda gets in the way ;)
     
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    will changing the sway bar reduce the f#cking axle tramp like donkey kick burnout rejecting **** that happens when im tryina get sideways? if so, what sizes have people gone etc? (im not very mechanical.. ha)
     
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    TinSnips Polish all the things...

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    nope. You need the replacement sub-frame bushes that fill the void to help with that - higher-damping shocks will help also. Sway bars keep the body roll through corners in check and keep the weight more evenly distributed.
     
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    A mate works for Pedders. Very hard and time consuming (ie lots of labour costs) to do front. rear is very easy as I understand it

    As for the above post, Diff bush will help also and Pedders also now stock a gearleaver bush that tightens up that whole area
     
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    tin and bonners. expensive to do this ? its lowerd on kings with monroe gt sports and that helped a bit but i want it stiffer!!
     
  11. greenacc

    greenacc Searching for the billion

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    uh whats a Gearleaver bush ?
    -vkhg, try Viagra.
     
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    I'll get a quote for you so you know.

    The other bush has something to do with that 'cradle' the gear lever bolts to. I'll get a pic of it. It is very easy to fit apparently.
     
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    I've got a set of Nolathane bushes to suit factory sway bars if anyone is keen..?
     
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    no good, gives me two gear levers but thats it..

    cheers mate!!
     

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