Dear members of this board: (UPDATED w/ PICS)

[Kracka]

The new bar made a difference, it wasn't huge, but it was noticeable. The Whiteline bar came with new bushings, but not new mounting brackets. I was a bit upset about that at first, then I gave the stock brackets a good look and realized they are pretty damn sturdy so I don't think its such a big deal after all. MAP gave me a great price and the bar fits perfectly and doesn't rub or squeak at all.