S8 Sway Bars/Anti Roll Bars
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S8 Sway Bars/Anti Roll Bars
Started from HERE. Thanks again MP. It was definitely easier and faster to do it your way than the Bentley's way.
S8 rear anti roll bar is 20 mm and A8 non sport 16.5 mm diameter. That makes it 1.8 times stiffer. Good for curves and potholes, not so good for bumps.
Small digression from MP's way: I don't have small ramps so I used two floor jacks. I found it easier to deal with most of the bolts from side than from underneath.
Link that has to be disconnected in order to clear way for the bar:
Marked first in order to prevent rear toe in angle changes
The rest is simple. No force whatsoever, just a bit of patience maneuvering the bar to the side. Removing aluminum brackets makes it easier.
Front bar is just peace of cake. The worst part is belly pan. Rest is just 6 bolts.
Definite conclusion: S8 SWAY BARS FIT A8!
Just when ordering don't ask guys to check compatibility with your VIN. If you do they won't sell it to you.
S8 rear anti roll bar is 20 mm and A8 non sport 16.5 mm diameter. That makes it 1.8 times stiffer. Good for curves and potholes, not so good for bumps.
Small digression from MP's way: I don't have small ramps so I used two floor jacks. I found it easier to deal with most of the bolts from side than from underneath.
Link that has to be disconnected in order to clear way for the bar:
Marked first in order to prevent rear toe in angle changes
The rest is simple. No force whatsoever, just a bit of patience maneuvering the bar to the side. Removing aluminum brackets makes it easier.
Front bar is just peace of cake. The worst part is belly pan. Rest is just 6 bolts.
Definite conclusion: S8 SWAY BARS FIT A8!
Just when ordering don't ask guys to check compatibility with your VIN. If you do they won't sell it to you.
Last edited by mishar; 08-17-2014 at 07:43 AM.
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