front sway bar installed!

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  1. injectedmav

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    I tighten them until the urethane squashes to the same diameter as the washer. It has to be tight enough to move the bar without additional compression(no slop). Ideally, picture the 2 opposing bushings together. The inside ridges should touch each other when properly clamped through the anti-sway bar hole. Don't tighten them to the point of rounding the outsides of the bushing, they will split.(ask me how I know) I use silicone dielectric grease to lube them for squeaks.
     
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    Thanks Bryant. I thought that might have been the case.Guess I better start soaking the fastners w/ some kind of penetrating oil, to hopefully make the job easier.
     
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    don't worry about them, new bolts come with the kit...
     
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    OK Thanks. Ur saying I shud/can just cut them "old ones? off? I have the new ones just had'nt looked in the package.
     
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    I cut mine off... easier than fighting them .. and faster lol
     

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