Baja Ron Sway Bar

[Spyderman41333]

Quick question. I was so pleased to have managed to install my new Baja Ron sway bar today, but now am worried that I might have to go back and change the orientation of the heim link bolts. After reviewing a couple of videos and the instructions again, I realized that I put the bolts in backwards, which results in the nut being on the inside, rather than the outside. The attached pic is the correct way, my bolts are installed opposite.

Can anyone tell me the reason this is so important, and if I am fretting needlessly, or should go back and rectify the problem. I don't need a mechanical failure when riding. I am so mad at myself for not paying more attention.

Thanks guys and gals. I am really trying to learn to do as much as I can by myself.

[Peter Aawen]

Spyderman41333, if the bolt &/or nut on your sway bar link is done up correctly and isn't gonna hit anything as the bar moves up & down with the suspension as it articulates, then really, it simply duzz'n matta which way you've put that bolt in!!

I've checked my RT, & I can't see anything that it's likely to hit, altho there's a slight chance that it might get a little close to one of the placcy under-trays.... But it's definitely not close enough to actually touch on my RT, at least not unless the frame is somewhat bent outta shape What's it look like on your Spyder??

Sooo, I reckon you are most likely pretty good to just get out there & Ride More & Worry Less!

[BajaRon]

The Heim Joint Link Bolts can go either way without issue. In my instructions I recommend putting the threads/nuts to the inside (as you have done) because I think it makes a cleaner looking install. Especially on models like the F3 where you can see the links. I think it just looks tacky to have the threads and nuts protruding to the outside where you can see them.

BRP puts them in the other way which, I suspect, is quicker and easier on the assembly line.

You have nothing to worry about. Ride and enjoy!

[Spyderman41333]

Thank you so very much for answering so quickly. I barely slept last night, concerned about my mistake. Sometimes my OCD gets in the way of my attempts to do things, and I often worry needlessly. Again, than you to everyone, this Forum is a fantastic community for Spyder owners.
Regards
Ray

[BajaRon]

Thank you so very much for answering so quickly. I barely slept last night, concerned about my mistake. Sometimes my OCD gets in the way of my attempts to do things, and I often worry needlessly. Again, than you to everyone, this Forum is a fantastic community for Spyder owners.
Regards
Ray

There is nothing necessarily wrong with being OCD. You just need to apply it sparingly. And to the right places.

[Revalden]

Ya just gotta learn not to sweat the little stuff and learn to trust the machine. It's really quite well engineered with a very few exceptions. Welcome to SpyderLovers, and you'll very likely get a permanent GRIN doin' those miles of smiles.

[h0gr1der]

An aircraft guy once told me that bolts point In, Back or Down.