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Posted by: mb911 Aug 14 2017, 01:40 PM

So I know I will have a bunch of folks saying to go with the through body sway bar up front but I prefer not to. I have a very nice powdercoated 74 911 front sway bar and would like to weld the brackets to my 914 suspension arms. Does anyone have exact dimensions so I can get them set perfect before I powder coat?

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 14 2017, 07:22 PM

I could perhaps get you some measurements off my Targa on Friday if I can get it up on the rack once it's free. Let me know if you couldn't get one sooner. Did you also post on the 911 Pelican Parts forum? Someone may have photos there.

Posted by: mb911 Aug 14 2017, 07:32 PM

Unfortunately George yours would not be the same at least I don't believe it will be?

Let me know if I am mistaken

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 14 2017, 07:37 PM

The 914s are through the body, but I think the 911 is the later underbody style (it's an '84 model 911). Check you email for a photo that may help you position the mounts.

Posted by: gms Aug 16 2017, 09:21 AM

Ben the dimension for the front suspension are the same (914 & 911) up until 1989.
are you using and aluminum crossmember?

Posted by: mb911 Aug 16 2017, 10:44 AM

Yes I have an aluminum crossmember already restored and waiting. I am planning to use the 914 a arms as I already have them and don't have 911 ones and then new t bars for 914 spline.. Do you think that is a sound plan.

Please note this will be 100% street driven car so thats why I felt should work well.

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 16 2017, 07:04 PM

Your plan is sound and will work once you get the bar tabs swapped out. Make sure you have the front bar straps.

Posted by: porschetub Aug 16 2017, 08:26 PM

Change for the correct support mount for the alloy beam and weld on mounting tabs on to the A arms should be fine.
I note Porsche sells the support piece/swaybar mount new for $123 each,hopefully you can find some used ones cheaper ,good luck

Posted by: funk Aug 16 2017, 09:23 PM

please see aase sales they have the crossmember supports for 50 bucks a pair!!

Posted by: mb911 Aug 17 2017, 03:13 AM

I actually have the mounts well 1 of them and I think jmill has the other one in a box somewhere. If he doesn't i will either make one or buy the ones mentioned above for $50.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 17 2017, 08:53 AM

(through body)

I know... I'm a big help!

Posted by: larryM Aug 20 2017, 09:41 PM

replied to this duplicate post you put on Pelican - with pics

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/966488-74-earlier-front-sway-bar-suspension-points-dimensions.html#post9707454

Posted by: mb911 Aug 21 2017, 08:28 AM

Thanks that is helpful..

Posted by: Tdskip Jul 22 2019, 12:10 PM

Yes, yes, i know this post is from 2017.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9892 - did you get this installed like this? Happy with it?

Posted by: mepstein Jul 22 2019, 12:45 PM

I sent Ben some 911 A arms and new torsion bars so I'm pretty sure he is using them. He wants the under the car bar.

Posted by: mb911 Jul 22 2019, 06:10 PM

Yup installed in the car.. I did this on my last car as well.. Works well.