I know its no big deal but i just installed my rear koni's and Progress rear sway bar......

Didnt know if this needed to go in pics or suspension since its both......

It wasnt as tough as I thoought. Having an impact gun sure helps also.....

http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/2/0/8/6/0/img_1040.jpg

I used the jack to help me with the install, was having a hard time before using it..

http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/2/0/8/6/0/img_1041.jpg

Basically just used it as its used when changing springs. Heres a better pic to show anyone interested in getting an idea of how its installed...

http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/2/0/8/6/0/img_1044.jpg

You can see here where the ends of the sway bar go. The lit comes with nut plates also that you have to slide in right under the springs in a small slot

http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/2/0/8/6/0/img_1045.jpg

oh and heres the koni's i purchased from a member here....
You can also see some shot of the koni's in the above pics//

http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/2/0/8/6/0/img_1042.jpg

Havent had a feel for them yet but will probably do so on monday

Well, thats it. Next up is my complete exhaust install. Just have to get some gaskets for the cat back. Also will be purchasing a cf trunk from CA, They gave me a killer deal on it..

Thanks for looking :twothumbs

looks good man! doesnt it ride nice?! I have the exact same setup.

havent hit the twisty's yet. soon tho

im just waiting on getting front koni struts too

ull notice a big difference, side to side and also going straight when you hit bumps, the recovery after the bump will be quicker. youll be happy.

Really cuz i do go over alotta bumps on my way to work!!!! SWEET!!

Install that damn exhaust!!!!!!! Im dying to see it!

I went to auto zone and showed them the used gasket I had, told em I needed two gaskets and they gave me some that were a little too big or a little too small. Do you think that matters? Maybe just the smaller ones and sand the hole a bit larger?

I just wanna make you happy Joe. :twothumbs

ull notice a big difference, side to side and also going straight when you hit bumps, the recovery after the bump will be quicker. youll be happy.

That must be on the soft setting because if I end up getting I want them to be stiff for hard cornering.

If they are too big just trim them. Aslong as the holes for the bolts line up. When I put my magnaflow on I just re-used my stock gaskets because they weren't in bad shape. That was 30k miles ago and not one leak.

Cool. Then I'm gonna get this done tomorrow!

Do I really have to cut the stock ekhaust in order to remove it?

Do I really have to cut the stock ekhaust in order to remove it?

Yep.

What's the easiest way to cut it?

What's the easiest way to cut it?

Use a hacksaw and cut right before the rear axle.

Ehhhhh, id use a sawzall. Much eaiser. A hacksaw will work but it takes a lot of sweat if ya know what I mean. Atleast it did for me lol. We cut Glen229s exhaust with a sawzall and it tool like 10 seconds haha.

Would a dremmel work?

Haha I dont know..... you could try it. Or rent a sawzall

with a sawzall and it tool like 10 seconds haha.

Sawzall will work...Just be careful not to cut unplanned items too. A fast sawzall may cut the pipe fast but it will also cut up other shit before you know it too.

Unless you are drunk or mildly retarded you will be fine.

Ha ha I think I'll go with a dremmel and take my time

you can take the exhaust off in one piece, ive done it. jack the car up to the friggin moon, and unbolt the rear shocks so the rear end swings down, with some fanagaling it will come out. it is easier tho to cut it.

That must be on the soft setting because if I end up getting I want them to be stiff for hard cornering.

theyre on the hardest setting

you can take the exhaust off in one piece, ive done it. jack the car up to the friggin moon, and unbolt the rear shocks so the rear end swings down, with some fanagaling it will come out. it is easier tho to cut it.



theyre on the hardest setting

Hummm, so on the hardest setting there soft when you hit bumps. To me that doesn't sound right.

when did i ever say it was soft on the hardest setting?

ull notice a big difference, side to side and also going straight when you hit bumps, the recovery after the bump will be quicker. youll be happy.

that is what i said

I think finagaling sounds better to me.

when did i ever say it was soft on the hardest setting

Thats what I was trying to figure out...you said something about them recovering faster after bumps and I was wondering if that was on the soft or stiffest / hardest setting. You said hardest and I was confused. I figured on the stiffest setting the car would shake and bounce all over after hitting some nasty bumps.

its stiffer so you instead of hitting the bump and going 50 ft say after your shock compresses and retracts, it does it in say 30 feet. you bounce around a little more but nothing uncomfortable.

its stiffer so you instead of hitting the bump and going 50 ft say after your shock compresses and retracts, it does it in say 30 feet. you bounce around a little more but nothing uncomfortable.

I see, thats all I was trying to figure out.

well. i took my car out for a ride on the twisties and man she handles 100x better!! doesnt throw me to the sides on the turns and feels way smoother than before. I dont know about you guys but this mod is a must. you can actually feel the difference!!

07metallicsc............you were right :twothumbs

would I lie to you? lol

I don't know why I hear some peeps say it doesn't make a difference

Very nice. Did you put the front on too?

Nah just have an mrz strut bar

looks good

Ugh!!!!!!

Ugh!!!!!!

:lol:

I was wanting to buy some front koni's.

I might later. :)

Check out my other pic thread to see some more of my car. Since you never get to see my car.