Baja Ron Swaybar tip

[matcomike]

If you are contemplating buying the BajaRon Swaybar, here is a ltttle install tip.

Follow the instructions that come with the bar. They are well-written, and easy to follow. The most critical part is making sure the bar is centered. This has to be precise because the endlinks can break if they contact the lower suspension a-arm.
After I spent nearly an hour measuring this, and measuring that, it hit me.
Make sure the links are parrallel with the sway bar "flat" end. Then put feeler guages between the link and the pad for the upper link mount. Mine measured to .060". I tapped and jiggled the bar until both sides were a fricton fit with a .060" feeler guage, and I was done! If this sounds confusing, once you are under your :spyder2:, you'll understand. I only wish I had tought of this before spending an hour on my back with a tape measure:banghead:.

 

[TexGEOas]

If you are contemplating buying the BajaRon Swaybar, here is a ltttle install tip.

Follow the instructions that come with the bar. They are well-written, and easy to follow. The most critical part is making sure the bar is centered. This has to be precise because the endlinks can break if they contact the lower suspension a-arm.
After I spent nearly an hour measuring this, and measuring that, it hit me.
Make sure the links are parrallel with the sway bar "flat" end. Then put feeler guages between the link and the pad for the upper link mount. Mine measured to .060". I tapped and jiggled the bar until both sides were a fricton fit with a .060" feeler guage, and I was done! If this sounds confusing, once you are under your :spyder2:, you'll understand. I only wish I had tought of this before spending an hour on my back with a tape measure:banghead:.

And, be sure to look at all the pictures posted by BMWLarry. With his pictures and your tip... centering is coverd very well. The links swivel... so be sure to measure them after they are turned parallel to the metal on the A-arm. I used a long needle nosed pliers to nudge the link into parallel. Look at BMWLarry's pictures... you'll see.

 

[MidLifeCrisis]

I only wish I had tought of this before spending an hour on my back with a tape measure:banghead:.

:agree::banghead::banghead::banghead: Never thought to look a tad higher up the link, till I was done.

 

[Utah Geezer]

Ready

Just getting ready to install mine tomorrow. Thanks for the info.

 

[Elembytes]

How about a link to BMW Larry's pictures---for this thread?

And, be sure to look at all the pictures posted by BMWLarry. With his pictures and your tip... centering is coverd very well. The links swivel... so be sure to measure them after they are turned parallel to the metal on the A-arm. I used a long needle nosed pliers to nudge the link into parallel. Look at BMWLarry's pictures... you'll see.

How about posting the link to BMWLarry's Pictures to go along with this thread?