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Old 06-07-2008, 07:02 PM
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Default Springs first or sway bars

I'm going to get a set of springs (Eibach Pros or FRPP N Springs)plus a set of sway bars (front and back; Helwig or FRPP).If I install the sway bars first will I have to turn around and partially uninstall them to get the springs in? Just looking to do the least amount of work.
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Old 06-09-2008, 10:05 PM
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Old 06-10-2008, 12:12 AM
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Default RE: Springs first or sway bars

Why not get them done at the same time? IMO that'd be the best way to go....
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Old 06-10-2008, 12:37 AM
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Default RE: Springs first or sway bars

you don't have to uninstall the front sway bar for the front strut removal/installation. The rear sway is not very hard to work with.

i strongly recommend the use of upgraded shocks/struts with springs. it'll make things a whole lot easier - and it'll top off the suspension work you plan on doing.

i went with tokico d-specs, eibach pro-kit springs, and now i plan on ordering a helwig rear sway. i will be upgrading my front sway when i get the helwig... but to be honest the car already feels like a go-kart with i adjust the shocks to full hard!
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Old 06-10-2008, 09:36 AM
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Default RE: Springs first or sway bars

-Shocks
-Struts
-Springs
-F/R Sway Bars

Is that full suspension?
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Old 06-10-2008, 10:45 AM
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Default RE: Springs first or sway bars

I agree that getting them done at the same time would work best although you might have to be a little patient untill you get all the parts. Not that easy I know.
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Old 06-10-2008, 11:00 AM
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Default RE: Springs first or sway bars

I believe full suspension would call for a racing style setup:

coilovers,
sways,
bracing,
Adjustable panhard,
Adjustable lower and upper control arms,
Poly bushings,
and most importantly: TIRES.
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Old 06-10-2008, 11:44 AM
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Default RE: Springs first or sway bars

i upgraded my sways only and the difference is very noticeable. its a lot more fun to take corners now[8D]. i have no current plans for springs/shocks. the sways are enough for me at this point. i will be attacking the driveline again with an alum DS hopefully by end of summer.
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Old 06-10-2008, 04:30 PM
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Default RE: Springs first or sway bars

A sway bar is a must have.
You should do both but if you do only one, the sway bar is first.

BTW, a sway bar in the back on a solid axle, will improve as much as you going outside and p#ss in the wind.
Save your money for the huge swaybar you'll need at the front.
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