Installed 34mm GT Front sway bar
9/7/05, 07:16 PM
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Originally posted by hamidlmt@September 7, 2005, 8:05 PM
panamajk89....that does help... thanks!
panamajk89....that does help... thanks!
9/7/05, 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by scotts05custom@September 7, 2005, 12:19 PM
If I just drive my car normally around town, will I notice a difference?
How hard is installation?
If I just drive my car normally around town, will I notice a difference?
How hard is installation?
Easy.
9/7/05, 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by StangerX@September 7, 2005, 12:48 PM
Ya know what Paul? If anyone razzes you about the swap, you let me know. Changing out these components with FACTORY parts is the best thing you can do to enjoy your ride a little more.
My 1966 stang started life as an I6. For those that don't know, the first gen of mustangs were basically 4 different cars.
1) I6 No Power Steering
2) I6 Power Steering
3) V8 No Power Steering
4) V8 Power Steering
They are all 4 completely different.
Well, I swapped out the 6 for an 8 and did a full front end rebuild. The car handles like a CHAMP into the twisties. I even added a much MUCH beefier front swaybar from an aftermarket company. That thing made my car SUPER stable.
I doubt anyone will give you flack for it. It's a great addition. Heck... the pony packages are coming with them on there. Can't be all that bad for your steering dynamics, eh?
Gratz on the install, and thanks for the site. I'll be getting mine on order soon!
EDIT: How much was shipping?
Ya know what Paul? If anyone razzes you about the swap, you let me know. Changing out these components with FACTORY parts is the best thing you can do to enjoy your ride a little more.
My 1966 stang started life as an I6. For those that don't know, the first gen of mustangs were basically 4 different cars.
1) I6 No Power Steering
2) I6 Power Steering
3) V8 No Power Steering
4) V8 Power Steering
They are all 4 completely different.
Well, I swapped out the 6 for an 8 and did a full front end rebuild. The car handles like a CHAMP into the twisties. I even added a much MUCH beefier front swaybar from an aftermarket company. That thing made my car SUPER stable.
I doubt anyone will give you flack for it. It's a great addition. Heck... the pony packages are coming with them on there. Can't be all that bad for your steering dynamics, eh?
Gratz on the install, and thanks for the site. I'll be getting mine on order soon!
EDIT: How much was shipping?
Shipping in my case was about $24.00
9/8/05, 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by Jimp@September 7, 2005, 5:29 PM
It doesn't seem right to pay $30 for the front sway bar and $300 for the rear. Seems like you should be able to get the GT take off rear sway bar somewhere.
It doesn't seem right to pay $30 for the front sway bar and $300 for the rear. Seems like you should be able to get the GT take off rear sway bar somewhere.
9/8/05, 06:02 PM
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9/8/05, 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by panamajk89@September 8, 2005, 7:05 PM
Did you remove the front wheels to do the swap? I haven't looked what I'm in for yet. Did you get the proper torque specifications? I'm just curious. :scratch:
Did you remove the front wheels to do the swap? I haven't looked what I'm in for yet. Did you get the proper torque specifications? I'm just curious. :scratch:
And yeah, I torque'd 'em because I'm methodical like that by nature. I'll post the specs for those interested if I can find them again.
9/8/05, 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by P_Kiley@September 8, 2005, 7:50 PM
Removing the wheels isn't at all necessary. Put the car up on ramps or jackstands, and the bar comes out all by itself. No other parts need be removed.
And yeah, I torque'd 'em because I'm methodical like that by nature. I'll post the specs for those interested if I can find them again.
Removing the wheels isn't at all necessary. Put the car up on ramps or jackstands, and the bar comes out all by itself. No other parts need be removed.
And yeah, I torque'd 'em because I'm methodical like that by nature. I'll post the specs for those interested if I can find them again.
9/9/05, 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by DanteMO@September 9, 2005, 12:52 PM
Hey Guys,
Not sure if this is an issue but if you had duals put on by a shop, do you think the rear sway bar for a GT would have any problems fitting?
Hey Guys,
Not sure if this is an issue but if you had duals put on by a shop, do you think the rear sway bar for a GT would have any problems fitting?
Charlie from West Coast Performance came through. My bar showed up today (He even expedited the shipping to make up for the supply delay.
Install tomorrow, opinion tomorrow night
9/12/05, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by ex-Galaxie500@September 12, 2005, 3:08 PM
Anybody have te exact torque specifications for the sway bars? My searches so far have been unsuccessful?
Anybody have te exact torque specifications for the sway bars? My searches so far have been unsuccessful?
9/12/05, 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by ex-Galaxie500@September 12, 2005, 5:20 PM
Thanks, John! I'd given up my search before he posted it. This definitely helps
Thanks, John! I'd given up my search before he posted it. This definitely helps
9/16/05, 08:15 PM
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Thanx to P Kiley and Panamajk for all the good info!!! I got mine in today.. Easy install except for getting the bar in around the jack stands *LOL*. Yes, I put the jack stands in the wrong spot for installing the sway bar. And then my 3 year old is holding the 19mm socket while I was taking off the bushings and she...well..."lost it". Spent 1/2 hour looking for it before I found it... Other than that, it was super easy and well worth it for the price...
I also went ahead and touched up the undercoating on the REAR wheel wells today... It was a real crappy job by the factory on that one.
Thanx again everyone...
I also went ahead and touched up the undercoating on the REAR wheel wells today... It was a real crappy job by the factory on that one.
Thanx again everyone...
9/16/05, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by DanteMO@September 16, 2005, 9:18 PM
Thanx to P Kiley and Panamajk for all the good info!!! I got mine in today.. Easy install except for getting the bar in around the jack stands *LOL*. Yes, I put the jack stands in the wrong spot for installing the sway bar. And then my 3 year old is holding the 19mm socket while I was taking off the bushings and she...well..."lost it". Spent 1/2 hour looking for it before I found it... Other than that, it was super easy and well worth it for the price...
I also went ahead and touched up the undercoating on the REAR wheel wells today... It was a real crappy job by the factory on that one.
Thanx again everyone...
Thanx to P Kiley and Panamajk for all the good info!!! I got mine in today.. Easy install except for getting the bar in around the jack stands *LOL*. Yes, I put the jack stands in the wrong spot for installing the sway bar. And then my 3 year old is holding the 19mm socket while I was taking off the bushings and she...well..."lost it". Spent 1/2 hour looking for it before I found it... Other than that, it was super easy and well worth it for the price...
I also went ahead and touched up the undercoating on the REAR wheel wells today... It was a real crappy job by the factory on that one.
Thanx again everyone...
Glad to hear it went well
And yeah, the undercoating on my rear wheel wells lookas like it was put on with an eye-dropper too. I'm going to recoat them when I do the exhaust in a week or two.
9/17/05, 08:50 AM
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Originally posted by DanteMO@September 16, 2005, 9:18 PM
Thanx to P Kiley and Panamajk for all the good info!!! I got mine in today.. Easy install except for getting the bar in around the jack stands *LOL*. Yes, I put the jack stands in the wrong spot for installing the sway bar. And then my 3 year old is holding the 19mm socket while I was taking off the bushings and she...well..."lost it". Spent 1/2 hour looking for it before I found it... Other than that, it was super easy and well worth it for the price...
I also went ahead and touched up the undercoating on the REAR wheel wells today... It was a real crappy job by the factory on that one.
Thanx again everyone...
Thanx to P Kiley and Panamajk for all the good info!!! I got mine in today.. Easy install except for getting the bar in around the jack stands *LOL*. Yes, I put the jack stands in the wrong spot for installing the sway bar. And then my 3 year old is holding the 19mm socket while I was taking off the bushings and she...well..."lost it". Spent 1/2 hour looking for it before I found it... Other than that, it was super easy and well worth it for the price...
I also went ahead and touched up the undercoating on the REAR wheel wells today... It was a real crappy job by the factory on that one.
Thanx again everyone...
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9/21/05, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by ex-Galaxie500@September 21, 2005, 1:38 PM
I just got mine yesterday and hopefully will find time this weekend to install it, I'm excited to see if I can feel a difference
I just got mine yesterday and hopefully will find time this weekend to install it, I'm excited to see if I can feel a difference