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R50/53 DIY Rear Swaybar- How long was your install?

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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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DIY Rear Swaybar- How long was your install?

Im thinking a couple hours maybe using hand tools? My air compressor is in storage.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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2 hours or less - not too difficult at all unlike the front! You'll need to lower the sub-frame just enough to get the bar out and replacement in but not bad at all. Here are some instructions we wrote about the project:
Rear Sway Bar Removal & Install

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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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+1 on the two hours or less, even with hand tools.
Not really very hard at all.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Alone with hand tools, I'd say that less than 2 hours is about right. The longest part is when you have to pry and get the swaybar to go from one side to the other as you only have two hands (unless you have some kind of natural advantage :p). Remember to remove the bracket holding the brake lines or the subframe will stectch them way too much for comfort.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Okie dokie.... Im going to do it later today maybe.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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With AIR and a buddy Iv'e installed lowering springs (on all 4 corners) and a rear bar in just over an hour.
 
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