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> Sway bars...where to find, how much, worth it?
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post Sep 7 2003, 08:11 PM
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I've been hearing alot about the sway bars, i have a 74 2.0 and according to this BBS, i should have them already, but how do i check? if i dont, where can i find them and how much do they run...are they worth it?
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post Sep 7 2003, 08:21 PM
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If you ax or tt or de, then the front at least is a must. If you do a lot of "spirited" driving then, yeah, you might want 'em too.
If you go to the grocery in your teener and that's about it, don't worry about it.

Pelican Parts, Performance Products, Paragon-Products, Tweeks, GPR and others have them.
Front 19mm is about 250, can't remember what a rear is.
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post Sep 7 2003, 08:22 PM
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Oh, and my 74 2.0 didn't come with them.
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post Sep 7 2003, 08:42 PM
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Yea and look at the avatar....... no sway bars on that car
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post Sep 7 2003, 08:43 PM
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that's the 74!!!
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post Sep 7 2003, 08:51 PM
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Check the pelican parts article about installing one to see if you have one. My car didnt have one, but did have the Utabs for mounting.
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post Sep 7 2003, 11:28 PM
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I have driven 914's with and without swaybars. I'll just say that if I ever buy another 914 and it doesn't have a swaybar, the very first thing I would do is put one on it. And when I say that's the very first thing I'd do, I mean to say that's what I would do right after replacing all the old fuel lines. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

If you haven't driven a 914 with a swaybar you haven't driven a 914. IMHO

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post Sep 7 2003, 11:44 PM
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post Sep 7 2003, 11:45 PM
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post Sep 7 2003, 11:47 PM
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More rear spring


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post Sep 7 2003, 11:49 PM
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Looks like the car came to a stop.


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post Sep 7 2003, 11:53 PM
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I'm getting ready to purchase a new 19mm Sway Bar Kit this week (it appears that GPR has the best price by quite a margin.) I know that my car has the U-tabs on the A-arms. Are there any other parts that I'll need to order besides the kit to install it this upcoming weekend? Thanks!
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post Sep 7 2003, 11:56 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Biosurfer, If you need one, Jim Couper (xdecman@attbi.com) has a weltmeister (I think) its a 19mm, he also has all the stuff. He will give you a good deal if you want it. And if you want the rear bar for some odd reason, then I have one for sale.

I just finished installing my front sway bar, and I have not had it on the road to test it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) .
Tomorrow, dang, I have been saying that for a week straight! If you dont have a sway bar, we'll take you for a ride and see if you want a stiffer suspension (I have koni's up front, and no clue in the back, were thinkin stiff..)

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post Sep 7 2003, 11:57 PM
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1 1/16 hole saw and 3/8 drill bit. I suggest you weld in a gusset plate... but the 19mm bar is small and couldnt probably hurt a fly...lol.

Oh.. and I suggest you replace the fuel tank fuel lines while you have the tank out.



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post Sep 8 2003, 12:00 AM
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I have the hole saw and the drill pit, and new fuel hose ready to go in when I take the fuel tank out.

Is this part needed, or does it come with the kit: Weltmeister front triangle mount adapter kit ... SB-1955

Brad, can you explain more about the gusset plate?

Thanks!
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post Sep 8 2003, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(Mockmaw @ Sep 7 2003, 10:53 PM)
Are there any other parts that I'll need to order besides the kit to install it this upcoming weekend? Thanks!

a cut-off wheel and a big bucket for all the gas (tip: disconnect the fuel line in the engine bay first and use the fuel pump to drain the tank, much easier that way) ...

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post Sep 8 2003, 12:02 AM
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Tyler.. I'm close to worthless when it comes to installing Welt bars. I havent done one in over 3 years so I have NO idea what they come with and what they dont.

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post Sep 8 2003, 12:03 AM
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Well, my fuel tank is already drained from when I did fuel line work in the engine bay (getting ready for carbs.. please don't shoot!)

Also, any idea on the estimated amount of time it takes to install one? Not sure if I should squeeze the project into this weekend or the next trip.
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post Sep 8 2003, 12:04 AM
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It should take about 4 hours. The biggest headache is cutting the notch to access the bottom bolt inside the small frame rail under the mounts.


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post Sep 8 2003, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Sep 7 2003, 11:04 PM)
It should take about 4 hours. The biggest headache is cutting the notch to access the bottom bolt inside the small frame rail under the mounts.

like this:
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