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ShutUpHippie
June 3rd, 2009, 11:49 AM
So I went out this morning hoping to get the sway bar off my K5. There are only 6 bolts, how hard could it be? I have an 18" breaker bar and my full body weight (220lbs) bouncing on it couldn't get it to move..

So now I have to either find a longer breaker bar, or an impact wrench.

**ShutUpHippie remains restricted in the flex department** :(

itsjustdan23
June 3rd, 2009, 12:01 PM
Find a hallow pipe and stick it on the end like a cheater bar. That will give ya more leverage and power.

4Runninfun
June 3rd, 2009, 12:09 PM
Find a hallow pipe and stick it on the end like a cheater bar. That will give ya more leverage and power.

x2.

ShutUpHippie
June 3rd, 2009, 12:12 PM
I thought about that, but haven't found anything yet. Thanks!

greenramp
June 3rd, 2009, 12:43 PM
if all yu are doing is removing the swaybar bring it up to my shop in Longmont. I need a 10 min break anyway

ShutUpHippie
June 3rd, 2009, 12:49 PM
Sounds good actually, I will be there in about 35 minutes.
-Rob

greenramp
June 3rd, 2009, 02:23 PM
done. Dang those things were on there. Nice Rig BTW

ShutUpHippie
June 3rd, 2009, 02:49 PM
Thanks for your help! I'll have to buy you a beer sometime. The ride improved a ton too, it's a lot less rough- and not too much body roll either.

WINKY
June 3rd, 2009, 06:06 PM
good to hear you got flex now man!

ShutUpHippie
June 4th, 2009, 01:33 AM
Now I'm going to have to do a little fender trimming.. the endless cycle continues :wrench:

Funrover
June 4th, 2009, 09:45 AM
Now I'm going to have to do a little fender trimming.. the endless cycle continues :wrench:

Just getting started LOL :thunb:

Roostercruiser
June 4th, 2009, 04:58 PM
you moved back to the city? how hard was it removing sway bar?

colomil
June 4th, 2009, 07:16 PM
Chevy swaybars suck. The large bolts on the spring pad are always rusted.

greenramp
June 4th, 2009, 07:18 PM
driver side wasn't that bad with the impact. Pass side has to be manual due to little clearance.

ShutUpHippie
June 5th, 2009, 01:36 AM
Yep, back in the city. Once the bolts were broken loose, they weren't too bad. Like I said, it rides a lot better- not as rigid, but still bouncy. Highly recommended!

Can't wait to test them out Saturday. :drive: