turbovanmanČ
03-17-2009, 01:21 PM
I have more time than money so I figured I would give it a try, THIS IS NOT for the faint of heart, I figure it took me at least 8 hours to make it fit.
I made new center mounts, then slid them further inboard as the Z bar is narrower and also shaped differently as I am using a 91 K-member. I used aftermarket poly bushings.
I then had to heat and clearance the K-member as the bar slightly hit and I also ground off a bit on the inside of the bar.
I cut off the ends, can't remember how much and welded on some of Johhny's precut sway bar ends, drilled a hole thru the cast control arms as used some Poly sway bar links. I got one end off on the angle but no biggie, :p
Wow, it was worth the effort, the van doesn't pitch and sway into corners as much, it corners alot flatter, wow, :partywoot:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork250.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork252.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork251.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork249.jpg
I made new center mounts, then slid them further inboard as the Z bar is narrower and also shaped differently as I am using a 91 K-member. I used aftermarket poly bushings.
I then had to heat and clearance the K-member as the bar slightly hit and I also ground off a bit on the inside of the bar.
I cut off the ends, can't remember how much and welded on some of Johhny's precut sway bar ends, drilled a hole thru the cast control arms as used some Poly sway bar links. I got one end off on the angle but no biggie, :p
Wow, it was worth the effort, the van doesn't pitch and sway into corners as much, it corners alot flatter, wow, :partywoot:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork250.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork252.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork251.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/turbovanman/Shelby%20Z%20swar%20bar%20pics%20on%20the%20van/Sonywork249.jpg