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front sway bar install, post pics to help me do it |
Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 12:03 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm going to install a 31mm Smarty before Sunday morning one way or another.
Your pics and tips will certainly help me out. |
Rusty |
Jun 10 2004, 01:11 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
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ChrisReale |
Jun 10 2004, 01:12 AM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
31mm is freakin huge. What are your rear spring rates? I can guarantee you will have to open the through the body holes up, considering my 22mm Tarett bar barely fit
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Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 01:24 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Running 150# rears and stock front t-bars.
Rear stock bar next. Hole for bar is 1 3/8 ". I have no stock bar so a hole is a hole. Post a picture, please. |
Rusty |
Jun 10 2004, 01:38 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I suggest you try some browsing in the archives. There's a bunch of valuable information there.
-Lawrence |
Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 01:53 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
This install is Brad's creation for ultimate adjustabilty.
I do as I am told. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) If 31mm is to big, we'll drop a size. I just learned that the Smart bars all have the same diameter ends. This allows interchanging bars without re-drilling the mount holes or using different backing plates. It just slides in and out quickly. Very cool, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
tat2dphreak |
Jun 10 2004, 07:50 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
31?!! holy crap! wasn't the stock one like 14mm? or 17mm?
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Aaron Cox |
Jun 10 2004, 12:56 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(tat2dphreak @ Jun 10 2004, 06:50 AM) 31?!! holy crap! wasn't the stock one like 14mm? or 17mm? early 911 = 13mm 914 = 15mm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 10 2004, 03:01 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Check the Bird site. Tech article with pics.
--DD |
Engman |
Jun 10 2004, 08:22 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
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The tech article on the bird board has it!! Used it to install mine many moons ago! M |
Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 10:54 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Got off work a little early today and decided to get LARGE.
Went over to McMark's for a look at a tub with sway mounts. Thanks for the peek-a-boo! Got home at about 5:00 and went for it. I'm working on 4.5 hours sleep mind you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I finished assembling the drop link assymblies around 9:30 in the house. Here's the pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Check out this package. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 10:55 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
gas tank out
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Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 10:56 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
oh yes
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Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 10:57 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
yes, yes
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Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 10:59 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey, buddies! Those are some big arms.
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Trekkor |
Jun 10 2004, 11:01 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
My drops.
Tomorrow I finish. I'll tell you about the ride with the BIG BAR. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Attached image(s) |
neo914-6 |
Jun 11 2004, 01:04 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Where's the pics of you bending over and drilling and figuring out all the difficult parts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) You're making it look like a magic of TV project...
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tat2dphreak |
Jun 11 2004, 08:11 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Damn, that is one SPIFFY setup!!! very cool dude!
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Trekkor |
Jun 11 2004, 08:29 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Honestly, this was very easy. Smart Racing Products provides a step by step install manual.
They even include a hole centering/marking tool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) The hardest part has been getting that blasted fuel tank out. Nobody likes a 91 octane headrush while siphoning fuel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Any patient mechanic can do this one. |
Demick |
Jun 11 2004, 08:33 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
31mm is EXTREMELY large. I forget my physics, but that's probably about 20X the stiffness of stock.I think you'll need rear springs on the order of 500# or more to balance that out. I'm guessing you're going to find out bigger is not always better. Even adjusted at fully soft you won't be able to get close to the stiffness of say a 23mm bar.
Hopefully you lowered the bar in the car from where the stock bar sits. Otherwise you're very likely to have an unfriendly surprise when you try and re-install the fuel tank (tank will hit the bar). Good Luck Demick |
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