hows the swaybar work?

 

Karen.. it will greatly help.....

 

^^^LMAO ^^^
That's some funny stuff... but seriously- when I drive to and from work everyday I'm like...
(Sad, but true)

Heck, I hear driving in Boston has it's own challenges (cement falling from the ceilings at the Big Dig, etc...) - just havin' fun

 

WOW! Installed the Progressive Anti-sway bar purchased over E-Bay and what a fantastic difference in the roadability of my niffty HHR! Thanks for all the input posted on this thread. Really impressed with the helpful articles.

It occurred to me during the installation that the some of the after market hitches being sold may use the same holes used to install the anti-sway bar.

If that is so, could one install them both? Has anoyone installed them both?

Mister EZ

 

Got my sway bar last nite from socal ( super fast delivery ) and plan to put it on tonite if not raining. Will let you know how much of a difference it makes on the highway dodging pot holes, other drivers and the occasional bullet. have a great weekend folks

 

Well I got home from work today and no rain so out came the ramps, loc Tite, torque wrench, and sockets. I was almost embarassed it was so easy! I'll bet it was on the ramps no more than 10 minutes! Haven't tested it yet but will advise you later. Thanks for the advise and encouragement. I have a tendency to mindf-ck some jobs before I get started and tend to worry about not doing it right. That's just me.

 

I don't have any ramps, but it almost looks like you could reach far enough to hook up the bar just laying on the ground! I didn't actually try it, cause I don't have a swaybar yet. Has anyone else tried installing one that way??

 

Several owners have installed the bar while on the ground. It's very easy. The important part is; whether on the ground or a lift - both wheels must be at the same height, so there is no abnormal torque present between wheels when tightening the bolts. You should never jack up one side, install the bar, then do the other side, as this can cause a counter-torque to get "locked" into the bar. Both wheels need to be relaxed in the same manner. For this reason I like to install sway bars either on the ground or on a ramp-type lift.

Hope it helps,

 

Preload can be a good thing if you are racing. lol.

 

Don't know if a hitch use the same holes but, it would need to be a very light hitch. The HHR is only rated a 1000# total. 4 men would just about put the vehicle at that end of the spectrum. A small trailer, 2 people and an off road bike would make about the same limit.

Search on this forum. It was a thread topic a couple of times.