Re: Sway Bars (Front)

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm.jf.intel.com>]

Nope, the Bug's won't work.  I got both of my anti-sways from JC Whitney.  
They installed without a problem (drilling is required for the front one) 
and work GREAT!  Their diameter is 19mm (this is good, thicker is stiffer 
so these outperform the stock stabilizer).  I understand there is an 
Empi-style for the front that is like the Bugs in that it is held on by 
steel bands.  I have no experience with this style.  Get a front bar first 
if you're only going to get one as this is where you will gain the most 
benefit.  Be sure to use ramps to raise the vehicle when you perform the 
installation, don't jack the car up!  The ramps allow you to get under the 
vehicle without changing the suspension plane like jacking the car would 
(duuuh, but I had to explain why to use ramps instead of a jack or lift).
     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
     '75 Porsche 914 1.8L for sale
     Portland, Oregon
     http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/

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Subject: Sway Bars (Front)
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    8/27/97 9:34 AM


I understand the Type 3 front-end on my soon to be acquired '71 Squareback
is slightly different than that on a balljoint bug front-end.

Can I use a balljoint front-end bug sway bar on a Type 3 or is there a
special one for Type 3 front-end?

Thanks!

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