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Old 03-30-2010, 12:48 PM
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How hard of an install?
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............let the modding begin! I look forward to pics!

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The rear bar is really easy. The front takes some wiggling and you need to loosen the subframe bolts to get it in. Using a lift will help a great deal giving you the room to work and wiggle.
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How about the PowerFlex Urethane bushings, etc. replacements???

Anyone use the components yet or have advice on which Urethane components are the most important? The whole kit seems pretty expensive.

I'm definitely going to be picking up the endlinks from ECS tuning...
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How about the PowerFlex Urethane bushings, etc. replacements???

Anyone use the components yet or have advice on which Urethane components are the most important? The whole kit seems pretty expensive.

I'm definitely going to be picking up the endlinks from ECS tuning...
The sway bars come with Urethane bushings. Beyond that I would use factory bushings for a street car. The Urethane bushings are going to have you feeling every little imperfection in the road, so I would advise against it. Just my opinion.
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The sway bars come with Urethane bushings. Beyond that I would use factory bushings for a street car. The Urethane bushings are going to have you feeling every little imperfection in the road, so I would advise against it. Just my opinion.
That makes sense, but PowerFlex does tout their components as offering a 'better' ride over stock and longer lasting...so didn't know if that was a common mod around here or not...

I'm looking at getting the B&G springs as well...just want to get the right setup the first time it goes up on the lift...
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That makes sense, but PowerFlex does tout their components as offering a 'better' ride over stock and longer lasting...so didn't know if that was a common mod around here or not...

I'm looking at getting the B&G springs as well...just want to get the right setup the first time it goes up on the lift...
powerflex shmowerflex. I wouldnt recommend these, ive heard people not enjoying the ride after purchasing these. stick with oem on this one.
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easy. just disconnect front endlinks, loosen the two bushing holsters and replace front. do the same with the rear.
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