Installing front sway bar, what are these parts for?

SubieSubie · 08-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Hi,
I'll be doing the install Sunday, photos below show what came in the box from Rallitek. In the 2nd photo, I'm not sure where those parts are supposed to go.
Thanks!!

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QuikWgn · 08-08-2008, 05:10 PM

They are collars that you install on the sway next to the bushings to keep it from moving around.

SubieSubie · 08-08-2008, 05:15 PM

How can the bushings move around? They're inside the gold brackets, and the brackets are bolted to the car. The brackets actually fit into a recess on the bushings, so I don't see how there can be movement. Now, if the bushings were flat (no recess), I can see what you're saying is certainly possible, that the bushings can slide out from under the brackets.

Thanks,

QuikWgn · 08-08-2008, 05:17 PM

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My ascii skills are lacking today...

sigurd · 08-08-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieSubie

How can the bushings move around? They're inside the gold brackets, and the brackets are bolted to the car. The brackets actually fit into a recess on the bushings, so I don't see how there can be movement. Now, if the bushings were flat (no recess), I can see what you're saying is certainly possible, that the bushings can slide out from under the brackets.

Thanks,

I belive he means to keep the bar from moving side to side inside the bushings. You are correct those bushings will not move inside the metal u-brackets.

QuikWgn · 08-08-2008, 05:19 PM

Here is a non-visual thread link http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ht=collar+sway

I'm @ work and can't go pic hunting but a lot of people use hoseclamps etc to keep the bar from 'walking' under high load. This is just a more aestetically pleasing colution.

sigurd · 08-08-2008, 05:42 PM

this is a rear bar but same concept.

QuikWgn · 08-08-2008, 07:14 PM

^^^Exactly...thanks for finding the pic...

SubieSubie · 08-08-2008, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the explanation!

08-08-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
SubieSubie Scooby Newbie Member#: 181994 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Bakersfield Vehicle: 2008 Imp 2.5i PP 5dr Silver	Installing front sway bar, what are these parts for? Hi, I'll be doing the install Sunday, photos below show what came in the box from Rallitek. In the 2nd photo, I'm not sure where those parts are supposed to go. Thanks!! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-08-2008, 05:19 PM	#6
QuikWgn Scooby Specialist Member#: 108557 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: King County Vehicle: 2003 PSM WRXWgn STG2 05 OBM LEGACY SDN	Here is a non-visual thread link http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ht=collar+sway I'm @ work and can't go pic hunting but a lot of people use hoseclamps etc to keep the bar from 'walking' under high load. This is just a more aestetically pleasing colution. Last edited by QuikWgn; 08-08-2008 at 05:26 PM.

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08-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#2
QuikWgn Scooby Specialist Member#: 108557 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: King County Vehicle: 2003 PSM WRXWgn STG2 05 OBM LEGACY SDN	They are collars that you install on the sway next to the bushings to keep it from moving around.

08-08-2008, 05:15 PM	#3
SubieSubie Scooby Newbie Member#: 181994 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Bakersfield Vehicle: 2008 Imp 2.5i PP 5dr Silver	How can the bushings move around? They're inside the gold brackets, and the brackets are bolted to the car. The brackets actually fit into a recess on the bushings, so I don't see how there can be movement. Now, if the bushings were flat (no recess), I can see what you're saying is certainly possible, that the bushings can slide out from under the brackets. Thanks,

08-08-2008, 05:17 PM	#4
QuikWgn Scooby Specialist Member#: 108557 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: King County Vehicle: 2003 PSM WRXWgn STG2 05 OBM LEGACY SDN	[====\|\|U================================U\|\|====] My ascii skills are lacking today...

08-08-2008, 05:42 PM	#7
sigurd Scooby Specialist Member#: 128721 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TN Vehicle: 2002 impreza WRX psm	this is a rear bar but same concept.

08-08-2008, 07:14 PM	#8
QuikWgn Scooby Specialist Member#: 108557 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: King County Vehicle: 2003 PSM WRXWgn STG2 05 OBM LEGACY SDN	^^^Exactly...thanks for finding the pic...

08-08-2008, 08:56 PM	#9
SubieSubie Scooby Newbie Member#: 181994 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Bakersfield Vehicle: 2008 Imp 2.5i PP 5dr Silver	Thanks for the explanation!