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tk_85redgt 
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 Topic: rear sway barPosted: 22 January 2011 at 8:03am |
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I got a front swaybar that i wont to put on the rear.I've been reading some of the threads and i'm not sure on what lenght the end links i should buy.i found that 3 1/2" links and i also found 7" links and cut down to 5".Some of the threads show how to install the sway bar but not what lengths to us or hardware needed.so i'm asking what length and hardware needed to install the swaybar that u guy used.Thanks guy
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 1:55pm |
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cleaned and got painted just need to get the end links and mounting bushing.just not shure on what size endlinks i need.
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Patrick
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 2:24pm |
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If you don't get an answer here, check out Pennock's Fiero Forum. There's nothing about Fieros that hasn't been discussed there at least a hundred times in the last dozen years!
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Car-2-Lo
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 2:26pm |
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This is how Blair did mine...
Bolt length 4-1/4" 
Notice the top poly was cut in half only ! 
EDIT: Top ploy cut in half only and the rest are stock ! |
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 2:42pm |
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This is what you need...
This is the old set up, notice the bolts are longer, now there shorter 
Clynt installing the first set up... 
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tk_85redgt
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 2:54pm |
Thanks patrick i looked there but no 1 said what length to us. |
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 2:59pm |
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Thanks Car-2-Lo thats what i need to know that i need to us 4 1/4" bolt.i'm going to get all the parts and give it a go.
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 3:35pm |
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One more thing, two ways of install...
The first install by Clynt, clips mounted flat on frame 
the last install by Blair, notice clip bent straight up and mounted at end of frame with lag bolt at very top end 
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Posted: 23 January 2011 at 8:21am |
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Yes i seen both ways of install of the sway bar,is one better then the other, i also seen the sway bar bounted on the front of the cradle.did u feel a difference when it was changed or is 1 stronger then the other flat clip or with the clip bent?
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Posted: 23 January 2011 at 9:28am |
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Since I didn't do the actual install  , the professionals here will have to answer that.
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Posted: 12 February 2011 at 7:57pm |
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I may have missed it but is the sway bar a stock front sway bar mounted to the rear?
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Posted: 12 February 2011 at 8:20pm |
Yes it is, found link for more info... http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106 &PN=14 |
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Posted: 12 February 2011 at 8:24pm |
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Thank you much!!!!
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tk_85redgt
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Posted: 12 February 2011 at 10:11pm |
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Yes it's a front sway bar going on the back.i bought all the end links and bolt but have'nt installed it.going to do the rear struts and the sway bar in 1 shot.
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Posted: 13 February 2011 at 7:46am |
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right on!!! are you taking pictures of the process? one question, will the local auto parts store have the bushings and end links or am I going to have to order them online? I want to do this to my car while I have it in the garage |
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Posted: 13 February 2011 at 1:13pm |
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Lordco should have it, and Mopac for sure has it. Mopac is in Langley on 200th street.
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tk_85redgt
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Posted: 13 February 2011 at 3:50pm |
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Yes they will have it.i bought mine at Decker's auto parts in surrey,they we're cheaper on all the parts.And i will try to take pics of the install.
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Posted: 13 February 2011 at 4:44pm |
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ok cool thanks |
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Posted: 04 March 2011 at 4:09pm |
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Got the sway bar installed.know need to do the rear struts and the rear is done.Easy install about 1 1/2 hours or so.thanks guys for all your help and tips.
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Posted: 04 March 2011 at 4:34pm |
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When you're done I'd like to hear an honest assessment of how the handling has or hasn't improved due to the rear swaybar.
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