I have a question about the BMR rear sway bar...actually I have 2:

1) Does it matter which way the bar curves? Toward the body or toward the ground? I originally had mine toward the ground, but took it off for another reason and when I put it back on, I put it with the curve toward the body not realizing I had done it until after the fact. But the thing is I like all of the clearances better. I can get my jack under it much easier and it seems to clear the LCA brackets better too. I was just wondering if it really matters?

2) What torque setting did you use to tighten the zinc bolts that hold the bar/bushings to the endlinks? BMR said to go 45 ft/lbs. But I have gone through 2 sets and have never actually gotten them to tighten to 45 ft/lbs. The seem to either feel like they are going to strip (actually 1 did) or the washers start to bend pretty bad. I checked with BMR about the assembly order and I guess I have it right (going from front to rear: bolt -> endlink -> bushing -> bar -> bushing holder -> washer -> nut). What is other experiences with this?

 

I have my up also, for the same reasons you state, clearance

I torqed the bolts down and used locktite....cant remember if i got 45 ft/lbs or not though, I do not have any problems though

 

Did it make an angular difference where the bar arms attach at the axle ends?


Norm

 

Got confirmation from BMR on "another" board...

The bar is supposed to go up..Yay! The way I like it is the right way.

Also, they are saying that the torque settings for the bar to endlink is supposed to be 20-25 ft/lbs which explains the stripping trying to go to 45 ft/lbs...so next time I'm near CopperState Nut & Bolt (why does that sound so dirty) then I'll pick up some new ones...