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post Jun 18 2018, 03:03 PM
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Probably a stupid question, but do all of the front sway bar products require welding to the chassis? My car did not come with sway bars.

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post Jun 18 2018, 03:11 PM
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To do it right - yes.
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post Jun 18 2018, 03:18 PM
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You're close enough that I can come by with my welder and help you if you want to DIY. Otherwise, Chris is less than 100 miles away and he's the man.

Here's the install video I made which shows the mayeur kit and welds. HUGE difference in handling...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2-iOhb-4Gw
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post Jun 24 2018, 02:15 PM
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Thanks guys. I have the Maurer kit. What sway bars are folks using these days?
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post Jun 24 2018, 02:28 PM
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Well, at the level Racer Chris is at yes.....I installed one thirty years ago, auto crossed and track for over ten and the bolt in installation has been perfect. Best, Mark
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post Jun 24 2018, 06:37 PM
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I installed the stock bar. Easy install and great for street use. I'm sure the track / auto x guys will have some reccos for higher performance units.
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post Jun 24 2018, 07:15 PM
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There was a bolt in front bar installed on Elwood (factory six). It is not usable right now because the holes in the fender well on the left side have torn out. I am going to have to put in the reinforcement plates and weld in the bolt plates to fix it.

32 years ago, I installed sway bars on Betty's car. I welded in the brackets. I have only replaced the rubber bushings since then. And that with 400,000 miles and a LOT of AX and TT runs.


Do it right and weld it in properly.
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post Jun 24 2018, 07:15 PM
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What is your intended use of the car?

Sway bar type and size depends on what the car is being used for, one of those things you need to be totally honest and realistic with your plan.
You don't want a heavy bar on a street only car.

It's somewhat like cams choices, a full race cam will make for a horrible street car engine.
Too heavy of a sway bar would be too stiff for normal driving and vice versa.
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post Jun 24 2018, 09:34 PM
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Thanks. It is for street use only.
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post Jun 24 2018, 09:40 PM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Jun 24 2018, 08:34 PM) *

Thanks. It is for street use only.



The stock bar is fine......ditch the stock drop links.
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post Jun 24 2018, 11:09 PM
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The stock bar is 17mm. Whoops! For street use you needn't go over 19mm.
Adjustable linkage will allow you to remove pre-load and further "tune" to your driving use.
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post Jun 25 2018, 05:04 AM
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The stock bar is 17mm.

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The stock front anti-sway bar is 15mm!
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post Jun 25 2018, 08:55 AM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jun 25 2018, 04:04 AM) *

The stock front anti-sway bar is 15mm!


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The stock rear bar is 16mm, not that it matters. Just a front bar is sufficient.

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post Jun 25 2018, 09:17 AM
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Yep 15mm for stock front.

Someone just posted a swaybar setup in the classifieds for $100.... listed as 914 Parts. Killer deal for stock or aftermarket.
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post Jun 27 2018, 03:45 PM
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Thanks All

I am looking for a 15mm set up, but can't seem to locate one. Looks like most are 19mm
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Jun 27 2018, 05:45 PM) *

Thanks All

I am looking for a 15mm set up, but can't seem to locate one. Looks like most are 19mm

I have a stock 15mm set up. It needs refinishing and new bushings. $250 + ship.
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post Jun 27 2018, 04:32 PM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Jun 27 2018, 05:45 PM) *

Thanks All

I am looking for a 15mm set up, but can't seem to locate one. Looks like most are 19mm

I have a stock 15mm set up. It needs refinishing and new bushings. $250 + ship.

If Simon does not want it I'll take it. Thanks. Mike Kelly
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jun 27 2018, 03:54 PM) *

QUOTE(simonjb @ Jun 27 2018, 05:45 PM) *

Thanks All

I am looking for a 15mm set up, but can't seem to locate one. Looks like most are 19mm

I have a stock 15mm set up. It needs refinishing and new bushings. $250 + ship.


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post Jun 27 2018, 05:38 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jun 27 2018, 04:54 PM) *

QUOTE(simonjb @ Jun 27 2018, 05:45 PM) *

Thanks All

I am looking for a 15mm set up, but can't seem to locate one. Looks like most are 19mm

I have a stock 15mm set up. It needs refinishing and new bushings. $250 + ship.

If Simon does not want it I'll take it. Thanks. Mike Kelly

I’m taking care of Simon but I’ll look tomorrow to see if I have enough parts to make a second set. If I do, you have first dibs.
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post Jun 27 2018, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Jun 18 2018, 02:03 PM) *

Probably a stupid question, but do all of the front sway bar products require welding to the chassis? My car did not come with sway bars.

Thanks


Elephant does not require welding but does require drilling holes in your front fenders. That said I have said Efalant sway bar and am being driven nuckin futs by the way it squeaks. Replaced the plastic bushing and still squeaks. Added lithium grease infused with Teflon, still squeaks. Am ready to ditch it since Chuck won’t answer my question about creating a rubber bushing as a replacement. Any suggestions on a replacement? Stock sway? Who sells these?
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