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> Rear Sway Bar, Removal procedure ?
jim_hoyland
post Jul 22 2019, 01:13 PM
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I want to remove the rear Weltmeister Swaybar. I remove the parts that connect the bar to the suspension; only the bar remains.
Looking from under the rear trunk, I was trying to see whether the bar could be removed easily. It seems like the valance , muffler and muffler hanger have to come out first....but i’d Rather not.
So, what is the procedure ?
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post Jul 22 2019, 02:33 PM
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Jim if your intent is to see how it handles without the sway bar, you need only disconnect one end.
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post Jul 22 2019, 04:32 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jul 22 2019, 01:33 PM) *

Jim if your intent is to see how it handles without the sway bar, you need only disconnect one end.


Yes; last year I disconnected the rear bar from the suspension. My challenge right now is to remove the bar from under the rear trunk. It looks a lot like the balance and muffler have to come off first.
In August, i’m Going to put the car on jackstands for the Tangerine Shift Linkage Kit installation; while i’m In there.....will try removing the bar.
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post Jul 22 2019, 04:36 PM
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Can't you just reach in with a socket and unscrew the bracket? - After removing the rear wheel. I'm guessing it's a 13mm bolt.
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post Jul 22 2019, 04:53 PM
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I don't know how the Weltmeister bar attaches, but the stock one will unbolt (you have to pry the drop-links off the trading arm ball studs) and then maneuver it around to get it out past the transmission and muffler and such.

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post Jul 22 2019, 04:56 PM
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I'm not sure about your muffler, but I know I have to remove my /6 GT muffler to get mine out.

I'm not sure why you would want to remove it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 22 2019, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jul 22 2019, 03:56 PM) *
I'm not sure why you would want to remove it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Jul 22 2019, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jul 22 2019, 03:56 PM) *

I'm not sure about your muffler, but I know I have to remove my /6 GT muffler to get mine out.

I'm not sure why you would want to remove it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


Part of the problem maybe due to the Bursch exhaust.....but it looks like the muffler has to be removed.
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post Jul 23 2019, 05:13 AM
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Not here to start a debate:

A front sway bar is what Porsche started with way back when. It's the more important of the two (or any). My '67 911 has only a front and has never surprised me.

On the other hand, for track purposes I think they're a very welcome addition.

Trivia: Zora Arkus Duntov (Father of the Corvette) was responsible for Porsche installing their very first sway bars. He did "the math". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 23 2019, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE(sithot @ Jul 23 2019, 08:13 AM) *

Not here to start a debate:

A front sway bar is what Porsche started with way back when. It's the more important of the two (or any). My '67 911 has only a front and has never surprised me.

On the other hand, for track purposes I think they're a very welcome addition.

Trivia: Zora Arkus Duntov (Father of the Corvette) was responsible for Porsche installing their very first sway bars. He did "the math". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


For track days, I disconnect one side. For autocross and general driving, I connect it.

The rear sway bar makes the 914 more likely to rotate about its CG at higher speeds so many track guys either disconnect or remove.
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post Jul 23 2019, 12:41 PM
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Here's a set of the Weltmeister installation instructions. I don't recall having to remove the muffler or valence to install it in my car (so I'd assume that won't have to remove these items to remove the bar).


Attached File  Welmeister_Rear_Sway_Bar_Instructions_.pdf ( 2.86mb ) Number of downloads: 108
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QUOTE(mwyatt @ Jul 23 2019, 11:41 AM) *

Here's a set of the Weltmeister installation instructions. I don't recall having to remove the muffler or valence to install it in my car (so I'd assume that won't have to remove these items to remove the bar).


Attached File  Welmeister_Rear_Sway_Bar_Instructions_.pdf ( 2.86mb ) Number of downloads: 108



Step 3 in the instructions recommends removal of the muffler. For now, I'm going to leave attached.
Thanks for everyone's outs.
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post Jul 23 2019, 05:01 PM
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I would get the car in the air, put a jack under the rear of the transmission and remove the mounting nuts for the trans mounts, then lower the trans down an inch or so - from there you should be able to get the bar over the top of the trans and exhaust.
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