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> Dang it man!, Bought front sway bar, no mounting holes!!
BK911
post Apr 17 2015, 10:50 AM
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Just bought a front sway bar ASSuming all 914s had the holes in the tub for the bar to pass through. I mean, seriously? Now what? Really don't want to cut the tub. Do I have some sort of freak, or did other 914s come this way?
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post Apr 17 2015, 10:51 AM
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Very common.
you need to cut the car.
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post Apr 17 2015, 10:52 AM
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You have to pull the tank and drill. It isn't that big of a deal, lots of threads here and on the Pelican board.

You can do this.
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post Apr 17 2015, 11:11 AM
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5 minute job after the tank is pulled. Marks are even already there showing you where to drill.
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post Apr 17 2015, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(colingreene @ Apr 17 2015, 09:51 AM) *
Very common.
you need to cut the car.

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Most 914s didn't come with sway bars, you'll have to cut the tub ...
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post Apr 17 2015, 11:51 AM
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Hmm, I will have to drink on this.
Not a real fan of cutting the tub, especially since I really dont *need* a sway bar.

Thanks guys!
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post Apr 17 2015, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(BK911 @ Apr 17 2015, 09:51 AM) *

Hmm, I will have to drink on this.
Not a real fan of cutting the tub, especially since I really dont *need* a sway bar.

Thanks guys!



Yeah you do... cut the tub!

Its a minor operation.
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post Apr 17 2015, 12:05 PM
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My mechanic skills are about as lame as you get (although I take things APART very, very well)..... and I have done this. I would call it more "drilling" than cutting, unless I am forgetting a step.

Regardless, it's totally worth it. After the first turn I took in my car after installing the front sways bar, there was an audible 'Holy SH#$!"

.... and pulling the tank gives you a view into an area that one rarely sees. Good to know how things are looking down there..... much like a colonoscopy.

Do it.... it's a good thing. (both things)

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post Apr 17 2015, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE(BK911 @ Apr 17 2015, 10:51 AM) *

Hmm, I will have to drink on this.
Not a real fan of cutting the tub, especially since I really dont *need* a sway bar.

Thanks guys!




No....you don't.


I take it if you don't want the sway bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Apr 17 2015, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE(BK911 @ Apr 17 2015, 11:51 AM) *

Hmm, I will have to drink on this.
Not a real fan of cutting the tub, especially since I really dont *need* a sway bar.

Thanks guys!

How rare is the "tub"?

Front anti-sway bars is one of the best add-on upgrades to a 914. It does make a difference and once you have driven one you won't go back. Just my .02

I am facing the same situation on my '74 - and looking forward to it since I need to pull the tank anyway.
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post Apr 17 2015, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(BuddyV @ Apr 17 2015, 11:05 AM) *

My mechanic skills are about as lame as you get (although I take things APART very, very well)..... and I have done this. I would call it more "drilling" than cutting, unless I am forgetting a step.

Regardless, it's totally worth it. After the first turn I took in my car after installing the front sways bar, there was an audible 'Holy SH#$!"

.... and pulling the tank gives you a view into an area that one rarely sees. Good to know how things are looking down there..... much like a colonoscopy.

Do it.... it's a good thing. (both things)

Cheers.

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I disagree....re-installing the fresh air fan is like a colonoscopy.
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post Apr 17 2015, 01:44 PM
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Make sure your A-arms have the tabs on them.
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post Apr 17 2015, 01:52 PM
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the tabs on the A-Arms are essential even if you have to weld them on or find other arms with them / but the job is easy: go to Home Depot or your local hardware store, buy two bits / a one inch diameter hole bit and a 3/8"bit and you are mostly there. Including the tank removal, it is a four hour job if done well and you can "clean up" any neglected fuel hose issues while you're at it.

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post Apr 17 2015, 02:11 PM
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There are a bunch of threads on the subject. It sounds pretty easy. I think even I could do it. Kent did a nice job explaining it....start at post 278...

Swaybar install

The measurements in mm are nice. He also references the Pelican install article.
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post Apr 17 2015, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Apr 17 2015, 02:27 PM) *

QUOTE(BuddyV @ Apr 17 2015, 11:05 AM) *

My mechanic skills are about as lame as you get (although I take things APART very, very well)..... and I have done this. I would call it more "drilling" than cutting, unless I am forgetting a step.

Regardless, it's totally worth it. After the first turn I took in my car after installing the front sways bar, there was an audible 'Holy SH#$!"

.... and pulling the tank gives you a view into an area that one rarely sees. Good to know how things are looking down there..... much like a colonoscopy.

Do it.... it's a good thing. (both things)

Cheers.

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I disagree....re-installing the fresh air fan is like a colonoscopy.


You do not need to remove the fresh air box to pull the fuel tank.
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post Apr 17 2015, 04:09 PM
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Wow, sounds like everybody thinks I should start drilling!!
Had the fuel tank out before to condition the tank and replace fuel lines.
Also have the tabs on the a arms.
Sound like a no brained?
I just hate cutting up an original car.
I may, but haven't had enough beers yet to make a decision.
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post Apr 17 2015, 04:15 PM
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What about the 911 set up where the sway bar goes under the car? Supposedly it is bolt on only

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post Apr 17 2015, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(Harpo @ Apr 17 2015, 03:15 PM) *
What about the 911 set up where the sway bar goes under the car? Supposedly it is bolt on only

Bolt on, no cutting and works well. Only downside, it's not adjustable.
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post Apr 17 2015, 04:49 PM
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But don't you need a 911 front suspension to bolt that to or no (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ?
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post Apr 17 2015, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(BK911 @ Apr 17 2015, 02:09 PM) *

Wow, sounds like everybody thinks I should start drilling!!
Had the fuel tank out before to condition the tank and replace fuel lines.
Also have the tabs on the a arms.
Sound like a no brained?
I just hate cutting up an original car.
I may, but haven't had enough beers yet to make a decision.

If you already have the tabs on the a arms, then they probably aren't original anyway. If your car is not a concours queen, why not? There is no down-side if you do it properly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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