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Originally Posted by dpgx5
Greetings!  So I finally got around to installing my front & rear sway bars!
Installation was pretty straight forward... For the front you have to lower the subframe (tried without but no go) Re & Re the sway links. I also went and got new nuts as I wasn't sure if they are lock nuts. Greased the new bushings, tightened and torqued to spec. Rear was a breeze, 10 min! Remove nuts, slide out towards the side, Re new bar same way, bushings and torque to spec.
Outcome... WWWOWWW  !!! As I pulled out of the garage you can feel the steering, it was so effortless! So nimble! Highway changing lanes, a breeze! You can change lanes with your pinky lol I cant explain it. I love driving it and I haven't even lowered it yet. I wanted to do this first only to see the diff. over stock, otherwise with the springs it would have been harder to point out the performance.
I would recommend this to ANYONE even if you plan to keep your X5 in stock form. It eliminates ssooo much of the stock roll, I would think of this as another safety feature rather then performance! You know what I mean. Well there you have it! Very simple & as always...
The X now puts a bigger smile on my face  On to the springs, strut bar and camber plates!
Bottom line: Another satisfied customer!!!
Cheers! 
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I just installed mine today and as you stated, WWWOWWW!!!. You feel it right away. Looks like I will be increasing my tire wear, taking turns that much faster.
Did you ever get springs, camber plates or strut bar?
I have done B&G springs myself and lowered the rear with adjustable links. Also installed Dinan camber plates and my X just needs the strut bar.