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> front sway bar install, post pics to help me do it
Trekkor
post Jun 10 2004, 12:03 AM
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I'm going to install a 31mm Smarty before Sunday morning one way or another.

Your pics and tips will certainly help me out.
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post Jun 10 2004, 01:11 AM
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Check out this classic thread.

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post Jun 10 2004, 01:12 AM
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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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post Jun 10 2004, 01:24 AM
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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.
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post Jun 10 2004, 01:38 AM
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I suggest you try some browsing in the archives. There's a bunch of valuable information there.

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post Jun 10 2004, 01:53 AM
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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)
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post Jun 10 2004, 07:50 AM
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31?!! holy crap! wasn't the stock one like 14mm? or 17mm?
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post Jun 10 2004, 12:56 PM
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31?!! holy crap! wasn't the stock one like 14mm? or 17mm?

early 911 = 13mm
914 = 15mm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 10 2004, 03:01 PM
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Check the Bird site. Tech article with pics.

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post Jun 10 2004, 08:22 PM
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The tech article on the bird board has it!! Used it to install mine many moons ago!


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post Jun 10 2004, 10:54 PM
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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)


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post Jun 10 2004, 10:55 PM
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gas tank out


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post Jun 10 2004, 10:56 PM
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post Jun 10 2004, 10:57 PM
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post Jun 10 2004, 10:59 PM
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Hey, buddies! Those are some big arms.


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post Jun 10 2004, 11:01 PM
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My drops.

Tomorrow I finish.

I'll tell you about the ride with the BIG BAR. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)


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post Jun 11 2004, 01:04 AM
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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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post Jun 11 2004, 08:11 AM
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Damn, that is one SPIFFY setup!!! very cool dude!
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post Jun 11 2004, 08:29 AM
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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.
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post Jun 11 2004, 08:33 AM
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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
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