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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:10 PM
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Default Tighten TF Sway Bars
Does anyone know how to tighten the top of the TF sway bars? The stock bars had a nut you had to secure while tightening the lock nut. The TF sway bars do not, so when you tighten the nut the rest of the bolt just spins.

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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:16 PM
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Did you look at the end of the link bolt to see if it has an allen head hole to hold it.I don't have them, just guessin.


Are they quick discos? If so , use a small screwdriver througfh the pin hole or a pair of vice grips.
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Did you look at the end of the link bolt to see if it has an allen head hole to hold it.I don't have them, just guessin.
No allen head, do your TF bars have a nut in the grease sleeve?
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:26 PM
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My TF replacement rears that came with the 2.5" coil lift had Allen holes in the threaded ends of the bolts. I used an Allen wrench in the hole to hold the bolt while I tightened the nut around it with a crescent wrench.
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawnted
No allen head, do your TF bars have a nut in the grease sleeve?
Are we talking about the sway link itself? I have jks quick discos. Just tryin to help u figure it out. Somebody on here has them.
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Biginboca
My TF replacement rears that came with the 2.5" coil lift had Allen head bolts on them.
Ahhh Yes, this is what I was reffering too. Not sure if me and op are on same page.
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Ahhh Yes, this is what I was reffering too. Not sure if me and op are on same page.
Where are the allen head bolts?
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawnted
Where are the allen head bolts?
on the end of the threaded shaft that the nuts go's on(if that makes sense)
it also makes it impossible to hold a allen key on there and use a torque wrench
so I just tighten them good and tight with a wrench
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawnted
Where are the allen head bolts?
Wow I am an idiot. I am all squared away now. Thanks guys. Been a long weekend so far... Been working on this lift for 12 hours.
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawnted
Wow I am an idiot. I am all squared away now. Thanks guys. Been a long weekend so far... Been working on this lift for 12 hours.
no don't be hard on yourself I made the exact mistake myself,
plus I did the lift over a few days to limit any frustration,
take your time it'll come out great
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