VBP 32mm Sway Bar Install PROBLEM
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Melting Slicks
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From: King George VA
VBP 32mm Sway Bar Install PROBLEM
I started on my install and i ran into a snag. I bolted up and started to tighten down and realize the clearance next to the shock is way to close. AmI doing something wrong? The driver side is about a 1/4 inch clearance but the passenger is damn near touching. The sleeve of the shock will hit it. Anyone do the install give me and ideas?
Racer
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From: Olathe Ks
I started on my install and i ran into a snag. I bolted up and started to tighten down and realize the clearance next to the shock is way to close. AmI doing something wrong? The driver side is about a 1/4 inch clearance but the passenger is damn near touching. The sleeve of the shock will hit it. Anyone do the install give me and ideas?
Drifting
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From: The Motor City
I had a heck of a time installing the 32mm VB&P front sway bar last year.
But the results are more than worth the effort!
I would advise you remove the bar and flip it over. The design/shape of the bar makes it difficult to see which is the proper orientation, but from the problem you've described that's the way I solved it during my install.
Good luck!
But the results are more than worth the effort!
I would advise you remove the bar and flip it over. The design/shape of the bar makes it difficult to see which is the proper orientation, but from the problem you've described that's the way I solved it during my install.
Good luck!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: King George VA
I had a heck of a time installing the 32mm VB&P front sway bar last year.
But the results are more than worth the effort!
I would advise you remove the bar and flip it over. The design/shape of the bar makes it difficult to see which is the proper orientation, but from the problem you've described that's the way I solved it during my install.
Good luck!
But the results are more than worth the effort!
I would advise you remove the bar and flip it over. The design/shape of the bar makes it difficult to see which is the proper orientation, but from the problem you've described that's the way I solved it during my install.
Good luck!
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From: King George VA
I put on new rims and tires, 32mm sway,26mm sway, and lowered the back. I still have to get a 4 wheel alignment. Is there anything else I need to install? Before I head to the shop (Bump Stops,additional parts?)
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I had a lot of trouble installing my VBP 32 mm bar also, I tried flipping it without much if any change in the clearance from the shocks. Right now it is very close, looks like it would rub but it's been driving fine for almost a year.
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