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| tomh |
 Sep 5 2010, 09:29 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None  |
I think am ready now to add sway bars to my 72.
For street use which is the best way to go? Should I do front and rear or start with the rear first and see how it handels? Is this something I could do in my garage? Give me a breif run down on the install process. |
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| tradisrad |
Sep 5 2010, 09:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
Lots of guys don't use a rear sway bar.
If you car does not have a factory sway bar then you will need to cut and drill. I am not sure, but you may need to remove the gas tank. Check this link: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...ont_swaybar.htm |
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| tomh |
Sep 5 2010, 09:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(tradisrad @ Sep 5 2010, 08:32 AM)  Lots of guys don't use a rear sway bar. If you car does not have a factory sway bar then you will need to cut and drill. I am not sure, but you may need to remove the gas tank. Check this link: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...ont_swaybar.htm so whats the exact differnce between a through the body v. under body front bar as far as performance? |
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| ConeDodger |
Sep 5 2010, 10:10 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,623 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(tomh @ Sep 5 2010, 07:59 AM) QUOTE(tradisrad @ Sep 5 2010, 08:32 AM) Lots of guys don't use a rear sway bar. If you car does not have a factory sway bar then you will need to cut and drill. I am not sure, but you may need to remove the gas tank. Check this link: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...ont_swaybar.htm so whats the exact differnce between a through the body v. under body front bar as far as performance? First of all, I can't believe Porsche/VW made a single one of these cars without a swaybar. The difference is absolutely astonishing. Second, don't you dare put the rear on first and drive the car. If you do, please warn me so I can stay off of the roads you drive. Yes, do it. Best modification you can do to a non-swaybar car. Do front first, rear is optional but if you have both go for it. Be sure to get the rear sway bar shock bolts when you buy a rear bar. They are as hard to find as real sixes. It makes no difference whether you go through the body or under. Stock was through. edit: I just noticed you're in San Jose. Rich Bontempi will have the shock bolts. You will remember forever what he charged you for them, but he is a great guy and he has them. Something to be said for not having to look for them forever! |
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