`05 GT takeoff Rear Swaybar Install

[shooterm1]

I've just finished the install of a `05 GT (takeoff) Rear Swaybar this AM.

The eBay purchase was cheap enough,,, and all of the attachment hardware is as close as the nearest Ford Dealership.

In total, the cost was less than $150.00.

The install took only about 1/2 hour and I didn't even take the wheels off.

The only real trick is that you have to raise the rear of the car and keep the two rear wheels more or less level - and parallel.


One small note: when you order the shackle bolts* they come in a package of 4.
The install only requires two (2) ~ so I have two left over >>>
If anyone needs them, drop me a line ......

* PN W708737-S439

 

[hamidlmt]

That's a great deal! Nice job! But, the real question is... how does she handle?!!

 

[rygenstormlocke]

Good job and good news indeed. I will have to keep an eye out on ebay for one.

 

[shooterm1]

> the real question is... how does she handle?!!

It does handle better, with the rear end following the front with a bit more authority.

 

[Jimp]

Nice! Don't know if you know about this or not:
http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services/SC101_Shopper/showItem.php?menuId=79&itemNum=99-1303-C11739
GT front sway bar for $30!

 

[shooterm1]

Don't know if you know about this or not:
http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services/SC101_Shopper/showItem.php?menuId=79&itemNum=99-1303-C11739
GT front sway bar for $30!

I do,,, but they rarely have any in stock ...

has anyone here actually gotten one from them?

 

[MCMustangMan]

I got mine late last week (haven't installed it yet) but they have'em. If they don't right then and there you can backorder it.

 

[shooterm1]

`05 GT takeoff Rear Swaybar Install / Update

After driving the car for a week I've noticed a sharp sounding click or popping noise (occasionally) coming from the rear passenger side ...

I did some (re)checking in of the install schematic and found that Ford recommends 85lbs of torque to the shackle bolts !!!

Knowing that I did NOT apply anywhere near that much torque, I once again crawled up underneath the car and reluctantly applied the proper weight to the fasteners.

after a few short test drives I think that the problem is solved ...

for now ~