Does anyone have a copy of the weltmeister front sway bar instructions? |
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Does anyone have a copy of the weltmeister front sway bar instructions? |
Scott S |
Jul 8 2013, 01:32 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi All -
My weltmeister front bar needs new bushings (which I have in hand). Being that I didn't install it and have no experience with this bar, I was hoping to get some sort of schematic on how things go together before I pull off the retaining plate in the wheel well. Anyone have a set of instructions? I looked on line and could not find anything. I even email Wayne at PP to see if he had anything he could provide. Being that the bushings are linear and have no lip, I am not sure how they are held into the retaining plate. Thanks very much - Scott S |
stugray |
Jul 8 2013, 02:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I actually think I DO have the hardcopy instructions with the paperwork from the PO.
I'll try to remember to check tonight when I get home. STu |
Steve |
Jul 8 2013, 02:19 PM
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I will also look tonight.
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Scott S |
Jul 8 2013, 02:51 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Thanks SO much to you both...
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r_towle |
Jul 8 2013, 03:17 PM
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Being that the bushings are linear and have no lip, I am not sure how they are held into the retaining plate. Thanks very much - Scott S They are held in by magic. I ended up buying two shaft collars to keep the bushings in place. Added benefit was the bar now stays centered. Rich Attached thumbnail(s) |
Scott S |
Jul 8 2013, 03:50 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi Rich -
Where did you source those? The whole reason for replacing my bushings is to try and eliminate (reduce) a side to side clunk I get once in a while! |
BIGKAT_83 |
Jul 8 2013, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
Hi Rich - Where did you source those? The whole reason for replacing my bushings is to try and eliminate (reduce) a side to side clunk I get once in a while! Try theseMcMaster Carr Bob |
stugray |
Jul 8 2013, 11:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
It doesnt really show what you are interested in.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i366.photobucket.com-10819-1373348615.1.jpg) There was only the one page. (rear has more than one page) If you want some pics, I can get some tomorrow. I dont have a gas tank in the way, so you can see both sides. I would also be interested in that collar part #. Stu |
stugray |
Jul 8 2013, 11:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Coincidentally, Here's some good pics in the FS forum (not mine):
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=214128 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-7036-1373309509.jpg) Stu |
r_towle |
Jul 9 2013, 06:17 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,646 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Summit racing or McMaster Carr have the clamps.
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r_towle |
Jul 9 2013, 06:21 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,646 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
It doesnt really show what you are interested in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i366.photobucket.com-10819-1373348615.1.jpg) There was only the one page. (rear has more than one page) If you want some pics, I can get some tomorrow. I dont have a gas tank in the way, so you can see both sides. I would also be interested in that collar part #. Stu It does not show it because its MAGIC... They cannot reveal the secrets.... Seriously, use the shaft collars and forget about the side to side clunk....forever. I also put a split piece of garden hose on the bar from side to side under the tank because I found that the bar would flutter at low speed and tap the tank....which get amplified and sounded like the car was having big problems. I think Sir Andy and I chased this same noise for a while and while we may have different bars, I recall we ended up with a similar solution. Rich |
Scott S |
Jul 9 2013, 09:28 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Thanks a ton everyone.
I am off to order some parts - and rape a couple of feet from the garden hose (my neighbor is out of town - he will never notice!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Retread |
Jul 9 2013, 01:13 PM
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If you follow those instructions the U-Bolts will eventually tear out the inner fender wall. Look at Elephant Racing's web site. read their PDF instructions for Front ARB installation. Elephant sells a pair of plates that properly back up the inside of the fender wall. Even with that plate, large tire fitment will strain the inner fender wall.
The split collar shown; Proper size collar on the steering rack shafts can be used to limit full lock steering travel to eliminate tire rub on the inner fender on full lock. |
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