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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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suspention techniques sway bar kit

Has anyone has this on their car?? I have an 07 base model balt and was wondering if this suspention techniques sway bar kit would fit just fine.

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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Yes it will fit.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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It only fits 2.2s so you're good to go.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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I see.. thanks!! I guess I'll get that instead of progress..
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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when I get that installed do I still need the DC sports strut bar??
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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don't NEED it but it is a great idea to have it.. sway bars go under the car and the strut bar goes up on top between the two strut towers
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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I hear its great, but he mindful the front sway install is tedious. With a lift and all its a 4 hour job you need to drop the frame. The rear is only like a 10 minute job though. If you get it post some pics!
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Drop frame? U mean the engine cradle?

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I hear its great, but he mindful the front sway install is tedious. With a lift and all its a 4 hour job you need to drop the frame. The rear is only like a 10 minute job though. If you get it post some pics!
The ST Sway Bar only fits the 2.2? The CA guys sed it would work on the SS/SC... Help?
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It only fits 2.2s so you're good to go.

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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just go look under your car at the stock front sway bar and you will understand the difficulty of replacing it.

If you have an SS/SC don't buy the ST sway bar kit.. the stock front bar on the SS/SC is actually bigger than the one in the ST kit.. your best off to buy the progress rear sway bar.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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i have the suspension techniques spring kit... dont know about the sway bar... but i love the springs!
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by tonio5555
I hear its great, but he mindful the front sway install is tedious. With a lift and all its a 4 hour job you need to drop the frame. The rear is only like a 10 minute job though. If you get it post some pics!

Do you need parts to drop your frame/engine cradle?? And how do you do it?? (sorry just a noob in suspention that's all)

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Well now I feel worse than a noob...I bought the ST kit for an SS/SC... BTW what did you mean by bigger? Longer or Thicker for the bar?

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just go look under your car at the stock front sway bar and you will understand the difficulty of replacing it.

If you have an SS/SC don't buy the ST sway bar kit.. the stock front bar on the SS/SC is actually bigger than the one in the ST kit.. your best off to buy the progress rear sway bar.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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have the rear sway in, havent installed the front yet. I also have a strut bar with it and it makes an amazing difference.

the kit will fit the SS/SC but it is the same size so there would be no benefit. at this time, the front sway on the SS/SC is the biggest they make for cobalts
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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I have the whole kit on mine. Made a difference, definatly better over stock. Goodluck with it!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ORT
I have the whole kit on mine. Made a difference, definatly better over stock. Goodluck with it!!!
Did you have a hard time installing the front??
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gRuNg3b0y
Did you have a hard time installing the front??
Ehhh I dunno, i did the back and didn't feel like messing with the front. So I paid for someone to do it.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ORT
Ehhh I dunno, i did the back and didn't feel like messing with the front. So I paid for someone to do it.
Did the guy who installed said how he did it?? Difficult perhaps??
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Yeah, from what he told me (could be too much work for this but im not sure). He put it up on a lift and had to lower the sub frame a little? So i'm guessing that isn't too fun. But I dunno sounds kinda wierd that he had to drop the sub frame? So that oculd be wrong lol
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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I see.. Guess I have to ask my local shop if they can pull off that kind of work on my car. Thanks for the help bro!!!

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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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4 hours-ish on a lift a a pro shop... guess it'll take me like 6-8 on a lift doing it myself in my base's hobby shop...
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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CT, if you got a guy in a shop.... let me know. Ill come and help and we can throw mine on too!
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Im the guy and the shop. My navy base has a shop with lifts and most tools.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tonio5555
I hear its great, but he mindful the front sway install is tedious. With a lift and all its a 4 hour job you need to drop the frame. The rear is only like a 10 minute job though. If you get it post some pics!
Forgot to ask; I have not yet purchased my exhaust and wanted to put the sway bar first and I was wondering if I get the front tie brace installed do I have to take it off to get my exhaust done??
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CTSSBowtie
4 hours-ish on a lift a a pro shop... guess it'll take me like 6-8 on a lift doing it myself in my base's hobby shop...
4 hours for the front sway bar? I installed mine on my car in about 45 mins. Yes you have to loosen the engine cradle and take the steering shaft loose (very important step) but its not nearly a 4 hr job. As for the exhaust, it shouldnt interfere with anything.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by montecarloman
4 hours for the front sway bar? I installed mine on my car in about 45 mins. Yes you have to loosen the engine cradle and take the steering shaft loose (very important step) but its not nearly a 4 hr job. As for the exhaust, it shouldnt interfere with anything.
So I could just get the sway bar first before the exhaust then??
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