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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 10:51 PM
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Usually it is a no-brainer to change sway bars, however I just received my new Hotchkiss bars and my question is this: there are adjustable heim links included but no instruction as to adjustments needed if any. Anybody know if I use the measurement of stock links or what the deal is?
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Old May 1, 2003 | 02:10 AM
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I and most just adj. them as far together as they will go. I have been running them like that for over 1 year now with no problems. Also make sure you torque the poopie out of the end link bolts to prevent clanking.
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I mounted mine with the minimum gap.
Read another post that the bar should be unloaded when the car is flat and unscrewing the end-links would definitely put mine under load.
Have fun! :steering:
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Thanks that answered my question!
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