Well, I just got my bars in the mail. They're all stripped down, and I just sprayed em down with the first coat of ceramic caliper paint. While I wait for them to dry, I'd like to get the other bars out/prep for installing the new ones.

Someone mentioned dropping the subframe; I still don't really know what that is. Is it necessary to drop it a few inches, or does it just make life easier?

The bar *should* just slide out, if I remove the wheel/all the brackets holding the bar down...right?

Thanks guys!

Which car do you plan this on?

Bonneville, you can drop
Intrigue..no need to drop

I plan to do it on the Intrigue. A lot of people also mentioned removing the tie rod end..is that necessary?

Gosh no.. Jack the car about a foot off the ground and it'll come right out. I've done a ton and never dropped the subframe. Although dropping a little will make it easier to get at the rear bolts for the center bushings

Alright, sounds good!!

Well, I got the rear one in. Piece of cake!!

Now to do the front.. I may end up renting out a lift at the local community college. My jack is terrible, and I can't seem to get the car quite high enough to comfortably do what I need to do.

That'* a good reason to buy a new jack, not rent a lift.