lobuzz311

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Difficulty? 2
PITA factor? 4

Like was mentioned, you have to drop (or at least lower) the exhaust to get the rear sway to clear. The front is easy, but you have to drop the front undertray.
I did it alone on jack stands in my garage without issue, so you should be fine. Yes a lift would make it much easier, though, so if you've got access to that I'd use it.

Difficulty? 1
PITA factor? 3

If you've never taken interior trim apart, it could be a bit disconcerting. It's really not a big deal, though. Just keep track of which screws go where, and follow the guide for the TWM shifter, as it's quite good. The only fiddly part is getting the e-brake up high enough to have the console clear as you're pulling it out. And of course being forceful enough to get things to pop without breaking clips... Getting it back together is actually fairly simple on this car, compared to other interiors I've taken apart.

4DRZ

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1- quick and easy.

Rochester

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Figure to be doing this next weekend, in prep for install next week sometime.

So, no problems driving around without the console and everything unplugged?

JSolo

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I installed my bars without removing the exhaust. Rear was a tad tricky as the bar got maneuvered into place but doable. I'm pretty sure I had the stock exhaust on at the time.

kennyz424

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Here's a detailed DIY thread on the install process...

https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...r-install.html

ChinkyChoy

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in that case it should be pretty simple and easy for you then just watch out knuckles when turning the wrench lol

ColumbiaSkinny

Yeah i saw that when i typed in 'Hotchkis sway bars' on the google search engine. That's going to be extremely helpful. Thanks for making sure i saw that....

ColumbiaSkinny

OMG man, you should have seen me trying to take my grille off. I've got scratches up to my elbows.

I couldn't get the temperature sensor unclipped so the radiator shround would only move so much. Driver side nuts were a beotch to get to. And the bottom clips that i had press up on to release were flattened against a metal plate that was welded to something else. It took me awhile to finally get it. Talk about one aggravated SOB....

Lego_Maniac

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2

The instructions that should have came with your TWM STS are pretty detailed.

Gregor12

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Going to the Georgia 1/2 mile wanna go fast event! Lol

ColumbiaSkinny

Well in that case, go fast!

ZahyMatar

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Extra set of hands would definitely help. I've done two installs of Hotchkis, one for myself and helped another forum member out. Used a lift both times. Having an impact is a life saver.

Mik3G37S

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Fronts are mad easy, did them myself but well, can't speak for rears as I had my older brother do them for me when I was away running around getting my calipers powdercoated a long time ago, for the rear I imagine an extra pair of hands is necessary to drop down the exhaust a little for sure

ColumbiaSkinny

Thanks for the help and suggestions guys, much appreciated.

I know if anything i'll be doing this mod by myself. My buddy who helped me install my CBE and is far more car knowledgeable than i am, may or may not be able to help me this coming weekend. He wants me to wait a couple of weeks to do this at his dads garage where we'll have two of everything we need. But i'm anxious to get this mod done as soon as possible. I get really impatient when i get a mod in my hands that's ready for install. It's go time. I'm real impatient in that way.

But i'll most likely wait just to be on the safe and correct, less frustrating side. Thanks again....

Rochester

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Just wait. Self-discipline is good for you.

Northeast Winters are good for learning how to do that.