STi IC and Rear Sway Bar Install

Skotcharu · 08-17-2008, 03:35 PM

W00t! sleeperxt hooked me up once again. Thanks uber dude!

The patient on the slab.

For the 2004 XT you have to get the correct hose that fits the STi bypass valve (Hattip SuperRu) Part# 99071AC540 and a new gasket the fit the bpv.

The metal tube that this replaces is a pain to get off. The final bolt to unscrew is buried deep and is at a crazy angle. We finally ended up breaking it off with Ken's superhuman strength!

Installed

Puny stock sway bar, I couldn't believe how light and flexible it was.

STi mounting brackets.

Installed sway bar.

That's it for me.

Here is a shot of Ken's engine. Great custom XTi paint on a TurboXS IC, vf39, COBB heat shield, SPT tower bar, among other things!

THe ride home was really smooth and I really couldn't believe the difference the sway bar swap made. I've read people say it is one of the best early mods you can make that will really impact ride handling. They weren't kidding.

sleeperxt · 08-17-2008, 03:56 PM

It was a pleasure, once again! I hope you enjoy your new toys. Next ttime we han out it will have to be for a photo shoot! See you soon.

sea-scooby · 08-17-2008, 04:01 PM

Nice work guys!

max6spd · 08-17-2008, 04:04 PM

skotcharu / sleeperxt, looks great guys. I hope the install was easier this time around than it was with mine. I wish I could have made the visit this week, but me and the family are away at the Jersey shore while my Suby is home at the body shop getting fixed.

Why does the black metal piping in front of the TMIC look different than mine?

sleeperxt · 08-17-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by max6spd

Why does the black metal piping in front of the TMIC look different than mine?

LOL! Very observant Andrew. We reused the forester pipe. It only took a minor modification of the mounting tabs and it fit like a glove:)

We have to setup a Fozzy photo shoot soon!

fourortwowheels · 08-17-2008, 09:31 PM

you guys have been busy! looking good, every1!

scubadoober · 08-17-2008, 09:36 PM

Is the picture of the swaybar with suspension at full drop or on the ground? It looks off the ground, but I can't tell. Just looking at the angle of the bar and endlinks.

sleeperxt · 08-18-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubadoober

Is the picture of the swaybar with suspension at full drop or on the ground? It looks off the ground, but I can't tell. Just looking at the angle of the bar and endlinks.

Yes, the vehicle is in fact raised off of the ground. It was approximately four feet off the groun so we could comfortably work under it while seated on a little rolling mechanics stool. Therefore the swaybar is rolled forward and the endlinks are oriented this way.

sleeperxt · 08-18-2008, 05:48 AM

It looks like we have another local guy who is ready to have a meet and greet with a photo shoot. He is member -IrishGuy1087- So lets get something arranged jents!

P.S. Thanks Earl for showing me the photoshop basics. Hopefully now I wont have to post such obnoxiously large pics:)

max6spd · 08-18-2008, 06:06 AM

Ken, you need an alternator cover and radiator shroud.

sleeperxt · 08-18-2008, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max6spd

Ken, you need an alternator cover and radiator shroud.

Yeh I know I'm just lazy. I am planning on chopping up my oem engine cover. I just cant seem to find the time.

sleeperxt · 08-18-2008, 06:17 AM

[quote]max6spd-"Suby is home at the body shop getting fixed."

What bodywork? Are you getting the front bumper fixed?

fourortwowheels · 08-18-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperxt

It looks like we have another local guy who is ready to have a meet and greet with a photo shoot. He is member -IrishGuy1087- So lets get something arranged jents!

when and where!? im there

sleeperxt · 08-18-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fourortwowheels

when and where!? im there

Lets set a date with canonshooter. He is a master of the art.

audiomacgyver · 08-18-2008, 09:06 AM

So who do I have to buy beer for and how much to maybe get a hand throwing my IC on?? There is a Total Wine by me that has a great selection!

Jesse

08-17-2008, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skotcharu Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 104 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 1 / 100%	STi IC and Rear Sway Bar Install W00t! sleeperxt hooked me up once again. Thanks uber dude! The patient on the slab. For the 2004 XT you have to get the correct hose that fits the STi bypass valve (Hattip SuperRu) Part# 99071AC540 and a new gasket the fit the bpv. The metal tube that this replaces is a pain to get off. The final bolt to unscrew is buried deep and is at a crazy angle. We finally ended up breaking it off with Ken's superhuman strength! Installed Puny stock sway bar, I couldn't believe how light and flexible it was. STi mounting brackets. Installed sway bar. That's it for me. Here is a shot of Ken's engine. Great custom XTi paint on a TurboXS IC, vf39, COBB heat shield, SPT tower bar, among other things! THe ride home was really smooth and I really couldn't believe the difference the sway bar swap made. I've read people say it is one of the best early mods you can make that will really impact ride handling. They weren't kidding.

08-17-2008, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 7,566 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 40 / 100%	Nice work guys! __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (PRE tuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

08-17-2008, 04:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
max6spd Contributing Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY, NY Posts: 1,330 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 19 / 100%	skotcharu / sleeperxt, looks great guys. I hope the install was easier this time around than it was with mine. I wish I could have made the visit this week, but me and the family are away at the Jersey shore while my Suby is home at the body shop getting fixed. Why does the black metal piping in front of the TMIC look different than mine? __________________ 07 OBP FSXT M/T (Stage 2)

08-18-2008, 06:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
max6spd Contributing Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY, NY Posts: 1,330 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 19 / 100%	Ken, you need an alternator cover and radiator shroud. __________________ 07 OBP FSXT M/T (Stage 2)

08-18-2008, 09:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
audiomacgyver Who Keyed me??? Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 549 Gallery: 4 iTrader: 3 / 100%	So who do I have to buy beer for and how much to maybe get a hand throwing my IC on?? There is a Total Wine by me that has a great selection! Jesse __________________ 05 XT AT - My motto's always been 'when it's right, it's right'

08-17-2008, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
sleeperxt Join Date: May 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 332 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 8 / 100%	It was a pleasure, once again! I hope you enjoy your new toys. Next ttime we han out it will have to be for a photo shoot! See you soon.

08-17-2008, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
fourortwowheels Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island, NY - 2008 FSXT Posts: 1,065 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 9 / 100%	you guys have been busy! looking good, every1!

08-17-2008, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
scubadoober Join Date: May 2008 Location: mtns of tenn Posts: 423 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is the picture of the swaybar with suspension at full drop or on the ground? It looks off the ground, but I can't tell. Just looking at the angle of the bar and endlinks.

08-18-2008, 05:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
sleeperxt Join Date: May 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 332 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 8 / 100%	It looks like we have another local guy who is ready to have a meet and greet with a photo shoot. He is member -IrishGuy1087- So lets get something arranged jents! P.S. Thanks Earl for showing me the photoshop basics. Hopefully now I wont have to post such obnoxiously large pics:)

08-18-2008, 06:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
sleeperxt Join Date: May 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 332 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 8 / 100%	[quote]max6spd-"Suby is home at the body shop getting fixed." What bodywork? Are you getting the front bumper fixed?

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