Comparing 08 Suspension to Earlier Years

[Bakertech]

How did like driving it now? Handle's like it should right? I know I'm glad I installed mine!!!


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Dan & Wendy
"05 GRAND DADDY"

I am advised Anti-Sway Bar parts are in. There is a couple feet of snow to be melted before I do the install! I only got it late last year and found it a smoother ride than my '96 CE Vette. Didn't have a chance to really toss and turn it...

I am also working on laser cut SS XLR hat pins and polished Stainless Steel cover for front 'Splitter'.
At least that's what I call the bottom of the front bumper assembly. Stay tuned.

Gord.

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

Gord post pictures when you get them I'm sure there will be some of interest in them if you are going have some to sell!


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"05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[MarkSki]

I used two jack stands and layed on a carpet on my garage floor and after about an hour it was installed. I would purchase a couple of extra compression nuts.

I'd say my suspension was unloaded with the wheels off of the ground. Not sure if that makes a difference compared to having the car sitting on its wheels, loaded.

 

[Bakertech]

I used two jack stands and layed on a carpet on my garage floor and after about an hour it was installed. I would purchase a couple of extra compression nuts.

I'd say my suspension was unloaded with the wheels off of the ground. Not sure if that makes a difference compared to having the car sitting on its wheels, loaded.

MarkSki. Received your PM. There seems to be differing opinions on the suspension state when installing the Anti-Sway bar.
Some have done it loaded, some unloaded. I will try the ramps first.
To me it seems unloaded would work best but apparently it goes well when loaded. Thinking about it further, perhaps loaded is ideal.
We shall see. Stella and others have done it loaded.
It is a good idea to put a small amount of quality anti-seize product on the fasteners anytime you are mixing metallurgy.
Thanks for your input.

Gord.

 

[GM MUSL]

I have done this several times now - always loaded suspension. I makes sense to me as the bar is neutral (no torsion) when the car is level and loaded. A good tip I got was to use teflon tape around the area the rubber mount wraps the bar to prevent squeaks. Never had a squeak.

 

[Stella]

I used two jack stands and layed on a carpet on my garage floor and after about an hour it was installed. I would purchase a couple of extra compression nuts.

I'd say my suspension was unloaded with the wheels off of the ground. Not sure if that makes a difference compared to having the car sitting on its wheels, loaded.

March is totally right and explained better the bar is in a neutral position.
It all depends on where the jack stands are placed.
Under the a-arms the suspension is loaded then.
Under the center section or puck area the suspension is unloaded.
Ramps drive it on, plenty of room to work, suspension is loaded. No worries about jacking it up or anything. And yes I also greased the rubber bushing before putting around the sway bar.

 

[Bakertech]

I have done this several times now - always loaded suspension. I makes sense to me as the bar is neutral (no torsion) when the car is level and loaded. A good tip I got was to use teflon tape around the area the rubber mount wraps the bar to prevent squeaks. Never had a squeak.

I intend to do it on ramps in the Spring. It was -24ºF this AM. Garage floor is a bit chilly. In Volume 4 of the Service Manual, 16-60, GM advises removing Tires and Wheels!
Geee, my Tires always come off with the Wheels! That suggests unloaded suspension, wrong to me and others. "When complete, Lower Vehicle!" No wonder there are 4 volumes.
Shaft Insulator Bolts torque to 74#', nuts to 70#' and Link Nuts to 56#'. I will use a silicone based lube on Shaft Insulators.

Thanks to All who have responded.

 

[mtrocket]

I intend to do it on ramps in the Spring. It was -24ºF this AM. Garage floor is a bit chilly. In Volume 4 of the Service Manual, 16-60, GM advises removing Tires and Wheels!
Geee, my Tires always come off with the Wheels! That suggests unloaded suspension, wrong to me and others. "When complete, Lower Vehicle!" No wonder there are 4 volumes.
Shaft Insulator Bolts torque to 74#', nuts to 70#' and Link Nuts to 56#'. I will use a silicone based lube on Shaft Insulators.

Thanks to All who have responded.

I did mine on ramps as well... absolutely no need to remove wheels (and tires). Had it installed in about an hour... fairly straightforward installation.