Installed mine last night on my 2015. Car drives so much better however now it squeaks a bit over some bumps. Can't win hahaha. Also was curious about torque specs but just got them good n tight so... hopefully that's good enough?
-Karl B. 2015 Mirage DE CVT Utility Machine (and lots of other cars)
Installed mine today, not too difficult, although the front- most bolts got a little tricky to get a wrench on around the springs.. Cinched her down tight, and initial impressions are good. More stable in cornering and doesn't try to throw me out of my seat as bad as stock. Pleased with my purchase. Had limited time, so full shake down cruise to come later this week. Thanks, Daox.
Top_Fuel (12-08-2019)
I'm afraid I'm going to wait until the spring. I really don't feel like trying to install one in December weather in my driveway and I can't work on cars in other storage space I rent. Kind of stupid. it's ok to work on one type of ICE but not another. Oh well, that's what lease terms are all about.
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For what it is worth - I installed one of Daox's original rear sway bars in June of 2017. Tim has revised it twice since.
My rear sway bar squeaked at first, too. I only noticed it on bumps at low speeds. I took my bar off and remounted it. I haven't noticed any extra noise from the sway bar since. I suspect that I didn't have it on tight enough the first time. If you don't have a lift (which I don't), it's a little awkward working under the car.
If you read through his sway bar thread, the first designed was a tight fit with the rear brake line claps. In all honesty, I took it off to see if everything was still good under there after a period of time. When I reinstalled it the second time, the annoying squeak was gone.
I haven't heard many others complain about this squeak either. Thus, trying to tighten it down or reinstall may be worth a try? Just sharing my experience.
By the way - I wouldn't leave home without my rear sway bar. I particularly like how it stabilizes the car on the highway during windy days.
Yes, bumps on low speeds. I'll try loosening it up and shifting it around a little bit and remounting it. Trying to get a wrench on those front bolts is a killer so I think I'll try to find something to go on them a bit better (vice grip maybe) and using the half inch drive for a little more torque.
-Karl B. 2015 Mirage DE CVT Utility Machine (and lots of other cars)
30 mile drive to work this morning, mostly highway. Car feels more stable. Does not get buffeted as much when passed by larger vehicles (I.e. semi's). She also feels more comfortable on the on/off ramps, which is great, and the ride is still smooth. If anyone on here (new or old) ever desired a bit less movement on the road, I highly suggest this bar. Reasonably priced and does the job. I say we call it the "Daox Damper"; I'll sell the name for 5%, Daox, lol.