red67vert

So finally getting around to installing the M030 stabilizer bars. Old clips came out fine, wiggled the old bar out OK, new bar slid in OK, passenger bushing and clip was tough but finally snapped in,
but the driver's side bushing/retainer clip does not want to go in. I know if the old clip came out, this new one should go in, but there is not as much room, on the driver's side to lift clip to insert tab into
the slot in member. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If you have experience with this DIY, you know what I'm referring to. Thanks

bcameron59

I don’t remember this being a huge problem but I do recall bending the tab a little bit on one of the brackets to get it to fit back in again.

TJ993

Use a Longer Bolt to pull the clamp down.One inch or 2 longer.
When the clamp is settled in or almost there, remove longer bolt, insert oem bolt.
Finish tightening OEM bolt and Torque it down as Required. (Pcar Says 23 Foot Pounds)

Ratcheting tool speeds up the job
Do Not forget to Lubricate the bushing > White Lithium Grease, if I remember correctly.
TJ

bcameron59

Yeah, I think TJ is right about the longer bolt, I vaguely remember doing that too. I used silicone grease, basically you want something that will last and doesn’t attack rubber, which can happen with some petroleum based products.

Endoman

Ditto

red67vert

I can see the use of the longer bolt, but I'm not even to that point. My problem is, I can't tilt the clip up enough to get it in the slot. I hate to resort to bending the tab, like bcameron59 did. But that's what it may take. I'll have another go at it tomorrow.

Paul M

There are a few tips and tricks on the jackals-forge site that may be of help.

http://www.jackals-forge.com/lotus/9...bs/rsarbs.html

red67vert

Thanks, Paul. Yes, I followed the Jackals DIY step by step. No problem pass. side, driver's another story. I'll get it done tomorrow, and report back.

samurai_k

I used a piece of pine and a c clamp to get the clip to set so you can hand screw the nut and bolt together. Also a little silicone spray lubricant helps with positioning the bushing and quiet afterward.

red67vert

Done! Thank you all! I used all your suggestions. This DIY is not difficult, just tedious. What is wrong with two bolt clips,
instead of the clip/bolt design? It would have made this procedure a piece of cake. I ended up, persuading the clip in by itself, then massaging the bushing into the clip. Longer bolt, block of wood, C-clamp.....whala! Thanks again! Happy Thanksgiving!