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> BRAG: My best ones yet., had to share
McMark
post Jan 19 2009, 01:47 PM
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I just finished my best front sway bar install yet. Clearance for the inner bracket is always a PITA. Here's how I made these which are pretty much perfect, IMHO.

I made the circle cuts first working from inside the fender.

Then working in the gas tank area:
Drill a hole at the bottom (lowest point) of the center circle. I used an 8mm drill bit, but next time I'd use one that's a bit smaller.
Then I used a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to make a cut RIGHT ON the corner where the inner box metal goes vertical.
Then you can use the Dremel or a hacksaw blade to extend the cut about 1.25" to either side.
Use the Dremel and/or a sharp chisel (I use a wood chisel) to cut down the vertical piece. Or at lease score it so that it will break easily where we want.
Drill out any spot welds that happen to be in the way.
Clean everything up with a 4" file, and use the same file to turn the drill hole into a rectangle that will fit the threaded boss on the new plate.

This car is getting a Tarrett bar. Total time was about 6 hours from start to welded.


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post Jan 19 2009, 01:53 PM
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I thought this was going to be for

Brad Roberts Automotive Group.

BRAG

Doh
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post Jan 19 2009, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(736conver @ Jan 19 2009, 12:53 PM) *

I thought this was going to be for

Brad Roberts Automotive Group.

BRAG

Doh



LOL same here!

Incredibly nice install, though! very much worth bragging about.
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post Jan 19 2009, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE(RJMII @ Jan 19 2009, 12:00 PM) *

QUOTE(736conver @ Jan 19 2009, 12:53 PM) *

I thought this was going to be for

Brad Roberts Automotive Group.

BRAG

Doh



LOL same here!

Three too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

I was going to post "So, you working for Brad again?" ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)


Anyways, nice install there. I wish mine looked that good. One of these days, i'll have to pay you to redo mine.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Andy
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post Jan 19 2009, 02:04 PM
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Nice job Now who gets the BILL????

Keep up the good work.
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post Jan 19 2009, 02:13 PM
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Nice!

Did you weld on the outside as well?
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post Jan 19 2009, 02:18 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Well, I guess a few of us thought the same thing.

Very nice work Mark. I need to do the same thing here soon. Maybe mine will look half as nice. Doubtful but here's to hope (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 19 2009, 02:30 PM
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Me too. Just seeing BRAG made me feel a little, well, I won't say anymore.
Very nice install, I plan to steal your methods soon.
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post Jan 19 2009, 03:04 PM
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Perfect timing for this thread. I'm getting ready to install a front sway bar soon.
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post Jan 19 2009, 03:14 PM
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Lookin sweet Mark!

Is that a ground tab in the area of the swaybar? Is that for the fuel pump on late cars?
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post Jan 19 2009, 04:21 PM
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Yup, that's a ground tab for the fuel pump. I'll be utilizing it when it goes back together.

I knew the BRAG would confuse some of you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I'm so funny in my head. Wait, that didn't come out right... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jan 19 2009, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Jan 19 2009, 12:13 PM) *

Nice!

Did you weld on the outside as well?


I wouldn't think that welding on the outside is required because the bushing/bracket fits there. Mark, can you confirm?
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post Jan 19 2009, 05:12 PM
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I thought the same, that somehow BRAG wound up on World.

Nice to see a clean install. I'll be doing that someday soon.
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post Jan 19 2009, 05:49 PM
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You don't weld in the wheel well because there is a large aluminum collar that bolts on there. Welding would make it 'unsmooth'. The welding I did is probably way overkill anyway. IMHO, the welds only hold the plate in place so that you can bolt the collar on. The original metal is sandwiched between the steel bracket and the aluminum collar. That compression sandwich is what holds everything together.
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post Jan 19 2009, 06:02 PM
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You don't weld in the wheel well because there is a large aluminum collar that bolts on there. Welding would make it 'unsmooth'. The welding I did is probably way overkill anyway. IMHO, the welds only hold the plate in place so that you can bolt the collar on. The original metal is sandwiched between the steel bracket and the aluminum collar. That compression sandwich is what holds everything together.



I have the same bar, that's why I asked. It's too pretty on the outside IMO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Jan 19 2009, 06:21 PM
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BRAG (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

but yeah, sick work. I like to throw a few tack welds on em also...
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post Jan 19 2009, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 19 2009, 02:21 PM) *

I'm so funny in my head. Wait, that didn't come out right... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Yeah, I think it came out pretty well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Jan 19 2009, 08:35 PM
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Yup, I thought the same thing...you are funny in your own mind Mark.

We did something similar for Rockets car...we did not have the inners, they were welded in the previous car.
We took some 1/8 plate and cut it to shape, welded on a few nuts and did what you did...a full weld in job.
Not sure if its needed, but mine does come loose and needs to be tightened once a year...maybe I will throw a few welds on mine...hmmm

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post Jan 19 2009, 08:57 PM
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Good work Mark. What about some reinforcing on the fenderwell side like the build in excellence. Any opinions out there?
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post Jan 19 2009, 09:49 PM
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That Looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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