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TiMSmo0th 11-16-2002 03:57 PM

So could I just buy a strut bar for the '92 and up Bonnie, and just bolt it right onto my '88 or should I just wait till they come out with a better bar from one of the Stores? :alien:

speedyguy 11-16-2002 04:34 PM

I believe if the 92 will fit I would go for it. There is no shame in that at all. Just be careful and get a feel for the car. It will change the way it handles. If there is no easy cross over I would assume either Hector or myself will make one. Actually in my case I will have someone else make one for ya. Its not hard, but a 92 from a yard would most likely be cheaper. Let us know how it works. You do realize you are currently our 87-91 Innovator?

Ty

willwren 11-16-2002 07:36 PM

Hey, if you need measurements on the STB, I'll brave the rain and do it for you. You'll know for certain it will fit, but being an H body, it should. LMK, or anyone else. That's a cool upgrade for an older Bonnie. You might want to consider the larger sway bars from an SSEi, too. They'll be 15-20 bucks apiece at a wrecker, and all you'll need is the bar and bushings.

There's a couple procedures up in Techinfo on this.

Azwed 11-18-2002 12:50 AM

The only problem I have had with my STB is that there is no room now to add brake fluid.

In order to add brake fluid I have to take off the STB first.

willwren 11-18-2002 01:25 AM

I don't know about you, but if I remove my STB, I have to have the front end aligned. I'd be finding a new way of doing it if I were you.

Azwed 11-18-2002 01:29 AM

Why do you have to have the wheels alligned if you remove the Strut Tower bar?

I don't see how that can mess up the allignment.

TiMSmo0th 11-19-2002 08:55 PM

What if you placed the bar over the bolts, without removing them? would this werk?
-willwren can you measure the bar for me thanx :o

TiMSmo0th 11-20-2002 01:30 AM


Originally Posted by Azwed
I have a facttory strut bar on my 89 bonne so yeah they fit up fine. The junkyard here sells them for between 25-35 dollars. If anyone would like one and they can't find a cheaper price then that I could probably get a couple and send them to you. I would just need address info and the money up front, plush S/H, cause I am totally broke right now.

I am going to the junk yard tomorrow and I am VERY interested in the offer. :shock: Ill let you know if I am going to get one from you or not tomorrow.

willwren 11-20-2002 01:44 AM

Tim, I'll measure mine tonight for you.

TiMSmo0th 11-20-2002 01:59 PM

willwren
I just measured the distance on my car today, I got about 41" Length by about 5 1/4" from one bolt to the other, for one side where the bar connects.
If it is close at all just let me know. I am going "shopping" today :twisted:


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