No holes for sway bar..., What size hole saw ?? |
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No holes for sway bar..., What size hole saw ?? |
Korijo |
Sep 5 2003, 03:32 AM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
I searched, but no luck.
Bought a 1 1/16" hole saw (all my old ones are worn out), but it seems too small next to the Tarret bar. What size do I need ?? |
ChrisFoley |
Sep 5 2003, 05:42 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,960 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
1 1/16 is close to 27mm which would be big enough for up to about a 22mm bar, as long as the hole is well centered. If you don't want to buy a bigger hole saw you can open up the hole with a carbide burr in a die grinder.
Are you welding a reinforcement inside, below the gas tank? |
Ira Ramin |
Sep 5 2003, 07:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 4-February 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 237 |
Dave,
The bar OD is 1”, which will be pretty tight in the 1.062” hole. You don’t want the bar to rub on the edge of the hole. To be safe, I’d open it up a little more with a die grinder. Ira |
Qarl |
Sep 5 2003, 07:20 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Are there instructions? My Smart Racing bar has a bushing sleeve that goes through the hole so it needs a slightly larger hole.
The instructions for my bar says to use a 1 3/8" hole, but it's for a different bar, so don't follow my instructions. If all else fails, read the instructions or call Tarret. |
Bruce Allert |
Sep 5 2003, 07:25 AM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey there Dave, I just installed a stock sway a few weekends ago. The PP directions said to use a 1" hole saw. That worked fine with mucho room to spare.
bruce |
Korijo |
Sep 5 2003, 01:00 PM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
I dont have any existing holes, so I cant go the die grinder route yet. I just tried to fit the hole saw on the end of the bar. I guess I will get 1-1/8" and have 1/16th of extra room, just to be safe.
Bruce, I got a Tarret bar. Inch is too small. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Thanks y'all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_rolli_1.gif) |
ChrisReale |
Sep 5 2003, 01:30 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Davre, If I remember correctly, the tarett bar is bigger than 22mm, because it is hollow. So, I think it is closer to 25mm hollow, which = 22mm solid...
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DNHunt |
Sep 5 2003, 02:01 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Hey my hearing has finally cleared up. When's the next poundin party
Dave |
Korijo |
Sep 5 2003, 02:35 PM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
Dave,
I think Chris and Kevin are coming next week to put my front susp. on to test fit my wheels. Then, we can see how much futher we need to go. I think John said sometime in Oct. |
Jeroen |
Sep 5 2003, 05:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Dave,
Tarett bar needs a 1.125" hole saw (got the instructions for the bar right in from of my nose (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)) cheers, Jeroen |
Jeffs9146 |
Sep 5 2003, 05:27 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I hope you don't mind but I am going to tag on to this thread with a related question!
I heard a clunking in the front of my 6 yesterday and a shake at 60 mph or above so I took a look at the front and noticed that there was only one bolt holding the sway bar in place. When I pulled the tank out to look at what was going on I found that the inside plate had the bottem nut part removed and only the top two nuts were left. Should I remove the inside plate and replace it with a 3 hole plate? Attached image(s) |
Jeffs9146 |
Sep 5 2003, 05:28 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
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Jeffs9146 |
Sep 5 2003, 05:29 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
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Jeroen |
Sep 5 2003, 05:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Hey Jeff,
Yep, get a new inner reinforcement plate You need to grind a small pice of sheetmetal out of the way (out of the boxed part underneath the plate, which is shown in your first pic) Also weld then new plate to the chassis Check the thread on Jenny's car, it shows a couple of pics of the inner plate installed cheers, Jeroen |
Korijo |
Sep 5 2003, 05:38 PM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
Jeff,
Looks like someone didn't notch the sheet metal under the tank for the bottom bolt. Does the triangle plate seem to be cut ?? Or, does it come from the factory that way ?? |
Jeffs9146 |
Sep 5 2003, 05:46 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE Yep, get a new inner reinforcement plate You need to grind a small pice of sheetmetal out of the way (out of the boxed part underneath the plate, which is shown in your first pic) Also weld then new plate to the chassis That's what I thought I would have to do!! Bummer! QUOTE Looks like someone didn't notch the sheet metal under the tank for the bottom bolt. Does the triangle plate seem to be cut ?? Yep!! I felt under the bar on the inside and it has been cut! It is also not welded in!! Thanks everyone!! Jeff |
Bruce Allert |
Sep 5 2003, 07:04 PM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Was talking to a guy at our last AX about just installing my sway bar. When I mentioned removing the gas tank he got a surprised look and asked what I did that for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) So I explained about the cutting of metal on the inside of the fender to get the bottom of the triangle to fit. He still didn't believe me & said he'd doen so many sway bars but can't ever remember removing the tank! I know there's a kit for that but have heard it's not a good thing. Wonder how many of his sway bar installations are still working? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
bruce |
Jeffs9146 |
Sep 8 2003, 10:17 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE Check the thread on Jenny's car, it shows a couple of pics of the inner plate installed Jeroen, I can't seem to find that thread! Any ideas? Jeff |
Brad Roberts |
Sep 8 2003, 10:20 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Jeff... weld a nut back on the plate. Its not a big deal. It will cost you 1$ and welding time. You now they slacked off and didnt want to cut the tub for the bottom bolt.
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Brad Roberts |
Sep 8 2003, 10:22 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Wait.. I dont get it.. (and your pics dont show it) did they cut the bottom of the plate off completely or did they remove the nut ?
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