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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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4 bolts and 2 inserts into the "arms" with nuts welded to them. Extra pair of hands is nice to hold up the other end while you start the bolts. I used a bungee and held it up with that. Like the man said ^ quick install.
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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really? the fromt swaybar looks like the cradle has to come down to take it out... i havent had my car on the lift yet but from the ground thats what it looks like
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Believe all were referring to the REAR for that anti-sway bar.

I use a TTR (soild) rear bar & it has made a Huge improvement. Nice flat tracking in hard bends.. Plus it tucks up into the rear axle-beam.

The OTTP Bar is a little different in design..
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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I ordered the TTR and with the 100.00 savings had Aaron add the solid upper motor mount they should be on the porch tomorrow unless FedX got snowbound some where they were coming out of ST Paul Min. think they left bofore the snow started blowing will report when installed
Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:22 AM
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I do believe you will really enjoy the bar.. If you cut-open the cardboard box, use it to slide the bar under & prevent scuffing the bar up..
Then block up the center of the bar, or a bungee cord, then you are free to do up one end at a time. Don't torque anything till all 4 bolts (both sides) are in..

Also imo the rear wheels should be on the ground or on ramps. Left just hanging, I feel the rear axle can flex & not be in a normal riding position to torque down the bar.

Check torque after some use & again periodically. It will loosen..

I finally went to Red Loc-Tite & good to go..
Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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where can i get pedders?
Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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never mind i found them on OTTP
Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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Wow thanks for the tips I wouldn't have thought of that I did have the thought what to torque the bolts to I was hoping the instructions would help there. I have a mechanic who help with all my needs He is a young guy and does a lot of work for used car dealers he never charges me enough I have to give him more than he asks for so I don't feel guilty so I've already told him I'll be over soon as the box gets here so nice to use the lift on projects that are underneath . I'm planning on a 2000 mile trip at the end of the week so I better put a few miles on check the torque and loctite them before we go thank for the good advice well lower it to get the weight off the axle before we tighten the bolts then lift to adjust the torque thanks SLEEPER
Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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never mind i found them on OTTP
Aaron at Turbo Tech Racing took good care of me might want to check his price on the pedders
Old Dec 13, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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The instructions will list to torque to 45 ft lbs. That works..
I was meaning imo the rear wheels should have the full vehicle weight on them to torque to spec.
This way the axle is not flexing & getting the bar tightened.. That's my opinion anyway..



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