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Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 22 2019, 01:13 PM

I want to remove the rear Weltmeister Swaybar. I remove the parts that connect the bar to the suspension; only the bar remains.
Looking from under the rear trunk, I was trying to see whether the bar could be removed easily. It seems like the valance , muffler and muffler hanger have to come out first....but i’d Rather not.
So, what is the procedure ?

Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 22 2019, 02:33 PM

Jim if your intent is to see how it handles without the sway bar, you need only disconnect one end.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 22 2019, 04:32 PM

Yes; last year I disconnected the rear bar from the suspension. My challenge right now is to remove the bar from under the rear trunk. It looks a lot like the balance and muffler have to come off first.
In August, i’m Going to put the car on jackstands for the Tangerine Shift Linkage Kit installation; while i’m In there.....will try removing the bar.

Posted by: mepstein Jul 22 2019, 04:36 PM

Can't you just reach in with a socket and unscrew the bracket? - After removing the rear wheel. I'm guessing it's a 13mm bolt.
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Posted by: Dave_Darling Jul 22 2019, 04:53 PM

I don't know how the Weltmeister bar attaches, but the stock one will unbolt (you have to pry the drop-links off the trading arm ball studs) and then maneuver it around to get it out past the transmission and muffler and such.

--DD

Posted by: Larmo63 Jul 22 2019, 04:56 PM

I'm not sure about your muffler, but I know I have to remove my /6 GT muffler to get mine out.

I'm not sure why you would want to remove it?

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 22 2019, 05:17 PM

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 22 2019, 06:33 PM

Part of the problem maybe due to the Bursch exhaust.....but it looks like the muffler has to be removed.

Posted by: sithot Jul 23 2019, 05:13 AM

Not here to start a debate:

A front sway bar is what Porsche started with way back when. It's the more important of the two (or any). My '67 911 has only a front and has never surprised me.

On the other hand, for track purposes I think they're a very welcome addition.

Trivia: Zora Arkus Duntov (Father of the Corvette) was responsible for Porsche installing their very first sway bars. He did "the math".

Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 23 2019, 11:53 AM

For track days, I disconnect one side. For autocross and general driving, I connect it.

The rear sway bar makes the 914 more likely to rotate about its CG at higher speeds so many track guys either disconnect or remove.

Posted by: mwyatt Jul 23 2019, 12:41 PM

Here's a set of the Weltmeister installation instructions. I don't recall having to remove the muffler or valence to install it in my car (so I'd assume that won't have to remove these items to remove the bar).


 Welmeister_Rear_Sway_Bar_Instructions_.pdf ( 2.86mb ) Number of downloads: 109

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 23 2019, 04:13 PM

Step 3 in the instructions recommends removal of the muffler. For now, I'm going to leave attached.
Thanks for everyone's outs.

Posted by: TravisNeff Jul 23 2019, 05:01 PM

I would get the car in the air, put a jack under the rear of the transmission and remove the mounting nuts for the trans mounts, then lower the trans down an inch or so - from there you should be able to get the bar over the top of the trans and exhaust.