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Old 12-02-2014, 05:59 PM
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Any tendency to oversteer? Of course, I bet that's why the bar is adjustable. Go lightest setting or possibly medium to work with the stock bar.
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Thanks for the installation tips on the rear bar. I will use silicone di-electric grease on the bushings and will use blue loc-tite on the adjustment bolt threads !!
Anyone remember the torque values for all the bolts on the hookup? Do the instructions contain the torque values for them ?
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Originally Posted by Blondie70
Thanks for the installation tips on the rear bar. I will use silicone di-electric grease on the bushings and will use blue loc-tite on the adjustment bolt threads !!
Anyone remember the torque values for all the bolts on the hookup? Do the instructions contain the torque values for them ?
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I don't, but the instructions have the torque specs.
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Originally Posted by 93Cobra#2771
Any tendency to oversteer? Of course, I bet that's why the bar is adjustable. Go lightest setting or possibly medium to work with the stock bar.
I didn't touch the front bar. After going back and forth I've settled on the softest (first hole), mostly because I feel like that matches the strength of the factory front. Feels even now.
I wouldn't say it would oversteer even on the last setting.
I also though can't speak for 18's with bigger sidewalls. I'm running the 20's
Just feels more predictable and less wallowing. What I've noticed most is changing lanes. I don't move over, I stay straight up and slide over.
I'm not fooling myself by taking any off ramps thinking I'm now driving a Shelby either, and burning off those scorpions.
Regardless of peoples opinions. They are still a $250 tire.
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So most people think these are a good idea? I am looking for better handling, especially sway help when towing. Thanks.
Had it on on my Titan with Firestones. Without the sway bar my trailer would work that truck over! After the install, it felt like a canyon carver:Big Smile:
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Probably one of the best in depth reviews I've ever seen. Definately something to think about.
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Originally Posted by 93Cobra#2771
More importantly, has anyone installed the rear bar and kept the front one stock?
Yes, that's what I've done. Works great, though I also changed rear shocks and added the hellwig helper springs. This truck had so much understeer (like a bandit) getting oversteer out of it shouldn't be easy. I have very neutral and stable steering now, not too twitchy but responsive, not overly busy. What I didn't want was to have a truck that would wear me out just traveling down the highway. What I have is a sweet ride that's on rails even while pulling our camper (3500 pounds).

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Originally Posted by 93Cobra#2771
Any tendency to oversteer? Of course, I bet that's why the bar is adjustable. Go lightest setting or possibly medium to work with the stock bar.
I've got mine on most mild or softest setting. Truck is feels relatively balanced while in normal driving. I haven't been able to induce an oversteer condition. I've tried. I can scrub all four wheels during a slow speed 15mph corner while still tracking on the intended line. I know the AdvanceTrac and TC are likely active during these maneuvers somewhat thus playing with the feel. Taking corners faster understeer starts to become more noticeable.

Going with a good set of bushings up front and maybe the medium setting on the rear IMHO might yet increase cornering performance another notch.
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I have the stock bar up front and the rear bar in the "farthest back" hole so stiffest.

No oversteer issues but I haven't been squealing the tires around corners or anything. It might have stiffened the back….but then again maybe not, I think it rides the same.

U bolt torque was 50 ft/#, I think the others were 30? But it's in the instructions

I see a bigger difference in turns where I'm accelerating vs. turns where I'm braking.

Mine came with grease and I needed it to get the bushings pushed in.

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