Front sway bar bushings

[Coastalman]

I just got my new bushing set from MSA for the front sway bar. It looks pretty straightforward to install, but my question is whether there are any tips on doing the installation? Should I try to get most of it done with the bar completely off the car, or get the two main bushings in place on the car and then work on the ends?

Thanks in advance,

Charlie

[EuroDat]

I replaced mine after removing the sway bar from the car, because I wanted to paint it first. You can do it on the car, but first disconnect it from the lower control arms and them replace the frame mount rubbers. Don't tighten the bolts until its back level on the ground or on car ramps. Otherwise the rubbers will be twisted and under tension with normal ride height. That will end up tearing them apart.

Are you using original type bushes or going to PU bushing kit? Here is a link that might help http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/swaybar/index.html

If your using PU bushes. A lot of people have trouble fitting the PU rubber ends because they find the bolts supplied are too short. The quick solution is to buy longer 5/16" bolts.

I used the original bolts and used a block of wood wedged between the frame and the top of the bolt. Then used a jack to push the lower cotrol arm up and compress the PU bushes enough to fit the nut. When it was finished the bolts were just the right length.

Chas