Strut Tower Sway Bar Question

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » June 2nd, 2005, 10:58 am

Ok guys.. got a noob question for you. I recently bought a sway bar that mounts in the engine bay from strut tower to strut tower. Now this looks like a pretty easy install and I think I can figure that part out on my own

But my question is.. After I add the bar.. will it change my alignment at all? I admittedly suck at suspension work and gladly hand over most suspension jobs to a shop

It doesnt matter if it will change the alignment since I have a lifetime alignment deal with Firestone. I am just wondering if I should plan a trip there after I put the bar in. Thanks guys

Tunes67

atlantamx3 · Post by **atlantamx3** » June 2nd, 2005, 11:51 am

No it will not alter your alignment.

neutral · Post by **neutral** » June 2nd, 2005, 11:52 am

Install should not change your alignment as long as you install the bar in a snug but neutral position. i.e. park on a flat level surface and don't adjust the bar so that it puts outward pressure on the strut towers. You are gonna love the results of this mod.

monty73741 · Post by **monty73741** » June 2nd, 2005, 12:38 pm

the rear you have to cut a V or chanel in your seat belt mount

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » June 2nd, 2005, 1:27 pm

Muchos Grassyass

Thanks guys..

Tunes67

RaverChankoMX3 · Post by **RaverChankoMX3** » June 2nd, 2005, 10:00 pm

lifetime align. deal? Nice! I'd go there like every month just because.

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » June 2nd, 2005, 10:06 pm

Its pretty cool really.. there are 20 Firestone chain stores around here and I can take my paperwork to any one of them and get a free alignment. So yeah.. I take advantage of it

I typically get at least 2 alignments a year minimum. Was $150 bucks though. So basically.. pay for 2 alignments and get a lifetime alignment.

Tunes67

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » June 5th, 2005, 10:31 pm

You are gonna love the results of this mod.

You werent just whistling dixie were you? LOL Dayum that bar makes a big difference.. Now I cant wait for the roads to dry out a bit more to really see what she can do

Tunes67

neutral · Post by **neutral** » June 6th, 2005, 9:05 am

Tunes67 wrote:
You are gonna love the results of this mod.
You werent just whistling dixie were you? LOL Dayum that bar makes a big difference.. Now I cant wait for the roads to dry out a bit more to really see what she can do

I couldn't believe the steering and handling improvement from so little time & $ for this mod. After install on the MX-3, left for a short test drive and didn't return til ~2 hrs. later after whipping thru every twisty road near my house. Have since installed strut braces on a 95 Camry, 90 MX6 and 96 626 with equally good results. In the Camry, my daughter ran over someone's dropped bumper assembly at 70+ mph on I-95 & the driver side went airborne. Tore up the exhaust sys & dented the floorpan but I suspect the strut brace helped to distribute suspension impact & allow driver control under those conditions. Enjoy.

matt_fulghum · Post by **matt_fulghum** » July 5th, 2005, 4:33 pm

I hate how I-95 sucks along its entire length...

in NH it's potholed, in MA it's slowed to a crawl all the time, in NJ you're tripping out on chemical fumes, in the south it's always muggy as hell... ick.

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » July 5th, 2005, 6:59 pm

free alignment with a set of tires you buy?

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » July 5th, 2005, 7:15 pm

No.. its a deal for the alignment only.. I got my tires elsewhere.. but called around to see if anyone still offered the lifetime alignment deal still.. used to be a lot of places that would do that.. but too many people like me abused it so most places (around here anyway) dont offer it up any more.. but Firestone does.. heh.. suckers.. LMAO

After tax it was about $150.. basically the cost of 2 alignments.. but I can go back anytime I want to any firestone and have it aligned for free now

Tunes67