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Old 06-25-2019, 08:27 PM   #1
jbrad88
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Couple Observations I thought I would share

Howdy all

Recently I bought a couple things for the car.
First I replaced the headlights with OE replacements. Mine had started to corrode/peel especially the driver side. Both were fairly pitted as well. Held up well though for 16 years and 109k miles.

Secondly, finally grabbed the eibach sway bars I have wanted for a while. Especially after I rebuilt the majority of the suspension 2 years ago.

First observation from an installation stand point.
The ends links they send with the kit are too short. Fortunately I had replaced my stockers with energy suspension end links years ago, so I just used the new bushings and updated everything except the actual link.

Second thing I was not overly impressed with was the rear bar mounting hardware. Keep in mind I have JM weight jackers and not stock arms in the rear. The bolts seem to be fairly light duty and the nuts are only about half as tall as you would expect for a suspension related part. Everything fits and lined up just fine, car is tight, was able to drop the Illuminas back to the #3 setting up front from the #4...

Car handles great, very flat, a little more twitchy, but clearly more connected.

I will be replacing the rear mounting bolts this weekend. Just need to go find some appropriate grade 8’s

Happy overall, but thought I would share.

Now if I can just decide if I want to do Mac longtubes or BBK...

Peace...
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