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Old 06-23-2007, 09:19 PM   #1
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Hey,

Im doing the rear sway bar mounts and im wondering do the mounts go in with the arrows facing inwards, or do they go in with the arrows facing outward?
Is it right the way it is in this picture? http://www.powerlabs.org/images/whitelineendlink.jpg

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Old 06-24-2007, 12:36 AM   #2
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Default Re: Whiteline sway bar mounts

also, does it matter what direction the bolts face when you're putting them back on. Like should they be facing inwards or outwards. Ive seen pics where the bolts are facing inwards and some where the bolts are facing outwards. Is there a right way?
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Old 06-24-2007, 05:10 AM   #3
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Default Re: Whiteline sway bar mounts

I placed my bolts back on with the nuts on the outside, because that is the way the stock setup is. I don't see how it could matter though. I installed those Whiteline rear sway bar mounts, and the directions make it clear how to install them. I believe the wording is something like"the cavity should be facing you with the arrow pointing to the front of the car" or something like that. It might be the other way, but read the directions and look for that part. This concerned me as well while I was installing mine, but when I read the instructions I felt confident I understood them correctly. If you can't figure it out from the instructions, let me know and I will run out to my car and check for you. Good luck!

Edit: I just was under my car, and I placed the bolts facing towards the inside of the car. This makes it easy to tighten and loosen them, because all you have to do is clamp a vicegrip on the bolt and leave it there. With the nuts on the inside, it gives you plenty of room to use your socket wrench. Also, the stock endlinks are set up the same way, with the bolts towards the inside.
The mounts in that photo are correct; the flat part faces the inside of the car, and the arrow points towards the front of the car.
One more thing; you will have to unscrew a few bolts and screws that hold on that big black plastic box on the passenger side to get at the bolts for the old/ new mount. I was worried about this, but it was simple. Just take off the bolts and let the thing hang while you maneuver around it. Don't disconnect it like some people do. I have no idea why anyone would ever disconnect it, because it is very easy to work around once it is hanging there. Good luck!

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Old 06-24-2007, 09:13 AM   #5
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hey i bought them used and they didnt come with directions, but i guess its good you went and checked for me! LOL otherwise i would have spent all that time changing them around and i wouldnt have been happy. THanks a ton!
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Here it is installed.... did i do it right?








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