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> Dang it man!, Bought front sway bar, no mounting holes!!
SirAndy
post Apr 17 2015, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Apr 17 2015, 03:49 PM) *

But don't you need a 911 front suspension to bolt that to or no (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ?

No, all you need is the 911 specific tabs on your a-arms. They are different from the normal sway bar tabs (round with a rubber bushing).

The rest of the 911 underbody bar simply bolts to the steering rack support.
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post Apr 17 2015, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 17 2015, 04:16 PM) *
QUOTE(Chris H. @ Apr 17 2015, 03:49 PM) *
But don't you need a 911 front suspension to bolt that to or no (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ?
No, all you need is the 911 specific tabs on your a-arms. They are different from the normal sway bar tabs (round with a rubber bushing).

The rest of the 911 underbody bar simply bolts to the steering rack support.
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post Apr 17 2015, 06:14 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)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That 911 set up is cool but I'll bet you can slap that stab in faster than changing out your entire front end. BTW, pretty sure mine is was all OEM and it had the tabs factory installed. But then again, mine is one of those 1000 914's originally slated for EU delivery that were cut from the Herd and sent to the USA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 17 2015, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Apr 17 2015, 05:14 PM) *
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That 911 set up is cool but I'll bet you can slap that stab in faster than changing out your entire front end.

You don't need to change the entire front end for the 911 style setup. I just posted that pic to show how that sway bar attaches to the a-arms.

All you need is those tabs, weld them on the a-arms, get the bar with the assorted hardware and bolt it on.
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post Apr 17 2015, 08:25 PM
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I don't believe that I would be hi-jacking here since the question is pertinent to the topic.

Can someone post some measurements of where the tab is welded onto the A-arm in a 914 application? And the orientation. I have one of the GPR bars, the inner body back plates from Camp, and the tabs, but I don't know where on the A-arms to weld the tabs nor the direction.

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post Apr 17 2015, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 17 2015, 06:16 PM) *

QUOTE(Chris H. @ Apr 17 2015, 03:49 PM) *

But don't you need a 911 front suspension to bolt that to or no (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ?

No, all you need is the 911 specific tabs on your a-arms. They are different from the normal sway bar tabs (round with a rubber bushing).

The rest of the 911 underbody bar simply bolts to the steering rack support.
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Wow that's great information. I might go this route. Thanks for the info.
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post Apr 17 2015, 09:53 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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It can also drag a cat under the car for 100 feet... Poor kitty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Apr 17 2015, 10:43 PM
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Did mine. Well worth it.
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post Apr 17 2015, 11:24 PM
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The through-body anti-sway bars are the same type on early 911s (and 912s), although they did come in different diameters. There should be a # stamped in the ends of the bar. I believe mine is 17mm.

The under-body system came along later when the cars started getting heavier and probably more than a lightweight 914 really needs.

Going to install one (through-body) on my wife's car when it's time to rebuild the suspension system(s).
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post Apr 17 2015, 11:54 PM
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Stock front sway bar is 15mm and rear is 17mm. My '73 non appearance group came with tabs, but no sway bars. They are going on next week.
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QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Apr 17 2015, 08:53 PM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 17 2015, 03:46 PM) *

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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It can also drag a cat under the car for 100 feet... Poor kitty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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