1/8/04
Having never installed sway bars, I thought the bushings were too big and wouldnt fit. Well they actually fit fine. The bushings are a bit spread out after torquing down the brackets... but since they're polyurethane, I don't think thats going to matter.
After riding on them for a few days, I'd definitely say these are worth $200, to me. Not much more tho, since for $100 more, you can step up to fully adjustable Hotchkis. Obviously a night and day difference from the stock sways, but I do wish the front was adjustable. I'd like if the front was a little tighter. The rear is 2 way adjustable, and I have it on the stiffer setting and it's fine.
Install was pretty smooth. Took about 1.5 hrs, and one person can handle it easy. I rolled my car up on ramps, which I recommend for the DIY'er. $20 for the ABS plastic ones over at Kragen. Also, a shop I called said the wheels need to be loaded to install sways, another reason I recommend ramps.
If you're in the market for some inexpensive brand new sways, go for it. I don't hit the canyons or autox, so I'll be fine with these for a long time to come. If you do, I don't think these are for you. With the addition of these sways, and my Tein HAs 3 clicks counterclockwise in front, and 1 in back, my car is a different machine. Rides pretty smooth and handles 100 time better.
I want to apologize to Stillen for saying these don't fit, and potentially driving business away. These definitely fit, and for the price you pay ($200), I think you'll be satisfied.
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I bought a set of Stillen sways cause they are on sale for $200. Good deal for new sways right? Wrong. The parts sheet says included is 2 sway bars, 4 bushings, and 2 brackets. I open up the box at Stillen, no brackets. The guy says you use the factory ones. I believe the guy...wtf do I know. He works there.
Get home, dismantle my car. I start installing the front sway and the Stillen bushing is too fucking big. I was so pissed I forgot to take a pic with my digi cam, so heres a drawing and crappy pic from my camera phone.
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I searched the stop/drop section for any info on these and there is none. Bad sign, I should have seen this coming.
Having never installed sway bars, I thought the bushings were too big and wouldnt fit. Well they actually fit fine. The bushings are a bit spread out after torquing down the brackets... but since they're polyurethane, I don't think thats going to matter.
After riding on them for a few days, I'd definitely say these are worth $200, to me. Not much more tho, since for $100 more, you can step up to fully adjustable Hotchkis. Obviously a night and day difference from the stock sways, but I do wish the front was adjustable. I'd like if the front was a little tighter. The rear is 2 way adjustable, and I have it on the stiffer setting and it's fine.
Install was pretty smooth. Took about 1.5 hrs, and one person can handle it easy. I rolled my car up on ramps, which I recommend for the DIY'er. $20 for the ABS plastic ones over at Kragen. Also, a shop I called said the wheels need to be loaded to install sways, another reason I recommend ramps.
If you're in the market for some inexpensive brand new sways, go for it. I don't hit the canyons or autox, so I'll be fine with these for a long time to come. If you do, I don't think these are for you. With the addition of these sways, and my Tein HAs 3 clicks counterclockwise in front, and 1 in back, my car is a different machine. Rides pretty smooth and handles 100 time better.
I want to apologize to Stillen for saying these don't fit, and potentially driving business away. These definitely fit, and for the price you pay ($200), I think you'll be satisfied.
-original post below - disregard-
I bought a set of Stillen sways cause they are on sale for $200. Good deal for new sways right? Wrong. The parts sheet says included is 2 sway bars, 4 bushings, and 2 brackets. I open up the box at Stillen, no brackets. The guy says you use the factory ones. I believe the guy...wtf do I know. He works there.
Get home, dismantle my car. I start installing the front sway and the Stillen bushing is too fucking big. I was so pissed I forgot to take a pic with my digi cam, so heres a drawing and crappy pic from my camera phone.
I searched the stop/drop section for any info on these and there is none. Bad sign, I should have seen this coming.
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