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Bobiam · 11-30-2007, 12:55 PM

Well, I made and insrtalled my LowerStress Bar today. Used alum 7/8" hex stock and correct sized metric automotive grade bolts/nuts. Hex made it easy with built in flats. Had to unbolt one sway bar mount to slide the bar in (probably since the hex stock is 1" dia. point to point).

24" bar, 22 1/4" between the holes. 3/8" drill will work with a minor tuning with a round file (if the better fitting metric bolts are used).

At 38 degrees here in CT I can't take it very hard on corners to test this thing without the summer tires sliding. Do, I'll go on faith that the bar helps as allof you say it does. Total price with materials from on-line vendors around $33. Rather pay shipping than waste gasoline (and my time while searching)!

Bob

11-30-2007, 12:55 PM	#75
Bobiam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Unionville, CT Posts: 442	New Lower Stress Bar installed Well, I made and insrtalled my LowerStress Bar today. Used alum 7/8" hex stock and correct sized metric automotive grade bolts/nuts. Hex made it easy with built in flats. Had to unbolt one sway bar mount to slide the bar in (probably since the hex stock is 1" dia. point to point). 24" bar, 22 1/4" between the holes. 3/8" drill will work with a minor tuning with a round file (if the better fitting metric bolts are used). At 38 degrees here in CT I can't take it very hard on corners to test this thing without the summer tires sliding. Do, I'll go on faith that the bar helps as allof you say it does. Total price with materials from on-line vendors around $33. Rather pay shipping than waste gasoline (and my time while searching)! Bob