Sway bar issue

[Nazty Naze One!]

I just finished installing a dinan front sway bar. The issue, or maybe not, is that once I turn the wheel, either left or right, that side of the car lifts. Is this normal? According to my friend it is. Any advice?

[tlrid3r]

A slight lift is normal. It did that before but you didn't notice.

[Nazty Naze One!]

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

A slight lift is normal. It did that before but you didn't notice.

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

A slight lift is normal. It did that before but you didn't notice.

Thanks for the input. I heard from another friend it's because of a stiff chassis that the car will normally do this. I suppose it is normal then

[roastbeef]

did you follow the instructions? did you install it with pre-load?

[monterey]

im about to install mine. what does preload mean.

[Nazty Naze One!]

Originally Posted by monterey

im about to install mine. what does preload mean.

Basically you want to be able to install the links onto the swaybar with no resistance.

[monterey]

i think i got screwed. i cant figure out how to thread on the endlinks. i got 3 counterclockwise joints and one clockwise thread. i ended up just using my stock endlinks. is there any issues doing this?

[Nazty Naze One!]

Originally Posted by monterey

i think i got screwed. i cant figure out how to thread on the endlinks. i got 3 counterclockwise joints and one clockwise thread. i ended up just using my stock endlinks. is there any issues doing this?

Originally Posted by monterey

i think i got screwed. i cant figure out how to thread on the endlinks. i got 3 counterclockwise joints and one clockwise thread. i ended up just using my stock endlinks. is there any issues doing this?

You should be ok for a bit but I'd replace them asap. The dinan ones are much stronger and with a firmer sway bar you'll need the stronger links. Just send it back to dinan

[///MPower15]

Just installed my sway bar and now when I turn the steering wheel full lock either way I get a loud knocking sound. Do the end links need to be adjusted?

[Nazty Naze One!]

Originally Posted by ///MPower15

Just installed my sway bar and now when I turn the steering wheel full lock either way I get a loud knocking sound. Do the end links need to be adjusted?

Something is hitting. Be sure to reread the instructions.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by monterey

im about to install mine. what does preload mean.

it is when you install the bar with tension already on it when the car is at rest. i don't think i've ever heard of a weekend guy doing it on purpose... it usually results in a cracked bar. its a pro-racer kinda thing that i'm not familiar with.

[monterey]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

it is when you install the bar with tension already on it when the car is at rest. i don't think i've ever heard of a weekend guy doing it on purpose... it usually results in a cracked bar. its a pro-racer kinda thing that i'm not familiar with.

is this done by using the 3 different holes?

[SpartaEvolution]

Originally Posted by monterey

is this done by using the 3 different holes?

The 3 holes are for different swaybar stiffness settings. The (edited, thanks @m43s7ro) stiffest setting is closest to the center of the bar, and the softest setting is the furthest from the center of the bar.

You do NOT want a preloaded swaybar on a street car. Swaybar preloading requires adjustable endlinks, and is really only useful for NASCAR type circle track racing, where you'll only be turning in one direction.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by monterey

is this done by using the 3 different holes?

they are for adjusting stiffness. adding stiffness is different than preload. they are not the same. you can add stiffness without adding preload.

[M43S7RO]

Correction, furthest holes from bar are softest setting, closer to bar is stiffer as it creates less leverage and thus is harder to twist the bar.

Originally Posted by SpartaEvolution

The 3 holes are for different swaybar stiffness settings. The softest setting is closest to the center of the bar, and the hardest setting is the furthest from the center of the bar.

You do NOT want a preloaded swaybar on a street car. Swaybar preloading requires adjustable endlinks, and is really only useful for NASCAR type circle track racing, where you'll only be turning in one direction.

[SpartaEvolution]

Originally Posted by M43S7RO

Correction, furthest holes from bar are softest setting, closer to bar is stiffer as it creates less leverage and thus is harder to twist the bar.

GAH! Thanks for catching that, rookie mistake! More material = easier to flex.

[monterey]

Originally Posted by ///MPower15

Just installed my sway bar and now when I turn the steering wheel full lock either way I get a loud knocking sound. Do the end links need to be adjusted?

Did you ever resolve this?

[///MPower15]

Originally Posted by monterey

Did you ever resolve this?

Yup. Adjusted the endlink to the correct length and torqued everything down again.