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Need Help with Tein Flex Z Install. Swaybar Endlinks??

https://i.imgur.com/H1802MB.jpg

Hey guys, I'm trying to install some Flex Z coilovers on my own, and I think I've done everything right, but I noticed the swaybar endlink does not reach...

I have adjusted the ride height portion to pretty much stock in order for it to reach, but when I try to lower it again, you can see the swaybar endlink there put under pressure as it is pulled up with the coilovers shortening.

Is this normal/okay?

EDIT: DO BOTH SIDES AT THE SAME TIME. Front Left and Front Right. Make adjustments AT THE SAME TIME. Jesus.

Installation of rear is pretty impossible... Anyone have any experience/advice for the rear? I really don't see how I can do this with so many things in the way. Most guides online do not work. I don't know how they got their stuff to work by only removing one 17mm bolt, removing only 2, etc.

"You may need to push down on the hub a bit..." What in the world?? I stood on the thing and there wasn't enough room.

Taking off 3 bolts to swing the entire control arm down is the way to go.

Posted Mar 17, 2018, 8:20 PM UTC · edited

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tloi•

When I installed my ST coilovers, I ran into the same issue haha. Definitely went back and adjusted both right and left at the same time too. 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Sig7•

After all said and done how do you like the handling?

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SurefireOP•

Duuuuude.

I got new wheels, tires, and installed my coilovers, sooo... There's a LOT of difference.

I went from 215/40/17's to 245/40/17's on 17x9's

Super grippy. I've been a little scared to push the car for now. I kind of want the coilovers to settle, get an alignment, then have fun and explore the new setup.

But my commute has been fun. You can totally feel a difference going over speedbumps and random bumps in the road.

It feels.. "nicer"

So far, I'm really liking the Tein Flex Z's!

EDIT: OH... AND I AM SO EXCITED TO TRY MAXIMUM SOFTNESS FOR GIGGLES.

You can just twist the little nobbies to adjust on the fly! Whaaaaat!?! I'm gonna be a BOAT.

But then I'll probably settle back to 7 clicks from stiffest after seeing what it's like.

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SurefireOP•

Alright, tightening the swaybar endlink nut to 34 ft-lb and just shortening the coilovers hoping nothing snaps.

Thanks.

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