Info on Strut Bars - Page 2

**AusMX6** · 4-13-04, 4:47

whiteline makes the whole lot!

its all on my car now lol

look at www.totalrpm.com/car/59 for pics of the gear

**rodhog** · 4-13-04, 6:14

I got mine done at K-Mac they should still have both my fornt and rears there for measurements. (sway bars)

Doskie · 4-22-04, 19:58

Just ordered my sways, it's from whiteline like you guys suggested, but it'll take at least 7 days, coz they have to custom make it. Also does anyone know if whiteline makes rear struts? because they said that they don't.

So the place i'm getting it installed don't know where to buy struts for the 2nd gen. Can anyone name some brands or shops to buy them from? The only struts that they found are from Trust and it'll cost $400, no way i'm gonna spend $400 on a piece of metal. hehe

Cheers

**Mr. MX6** · 12-25-04, 21:33

Fitting a fat rear sway bar is easy and makes a huge difference.. most cars have them but from the factory they are designed for comfort not performance and are usually flimsy..

how it works is like a see-saw or cantilever if you like.. When the car is cornering the bar puts downward force on the opposite side of the car (the side that is lifting up)..

Giving better contact with the road and less body roll…
first thing first removal...

The following illustration is an exploded view of the stabilizer bar and its related components. it is a 2 WS set up but not much is diferent other than the shape of the bar..

1 Stabilizer Control Link
2 Stabilizer Bar
3 Stabilizer Bracket Bolt
4 Stabilizer Bracket
5 Stabilizer Bracket Nut
6 Stabilizer Bushing
7 Stabilizer Control Link Protector

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the two stabilizer bar-to-stabilizer control link nuts.

3. Remove the two stabilizer bracket nuts.

4. Remove the two stabilizer bracket bolts.

5. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.

Installation

NOTE:
Apply rubber grease to the inside surface of the stabilizer bar bushings. Align the bushing with the installation mark on the stabilizer bar.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Tighten the stabilizer bar-to-stabilizer control link nuts to 36-54 N-m (27-40 lb-ft).

Tighten the stabilizer bracket nuts to 36-54 N-m (27-40 lb-ft).

Tighten the stabilizer bracket bolts to 36-54 N-m (27-40 lb-ft).

again this is for a 2WS car .. but the only difference is in the pictures . not the procedure.. it is virtually the same…
As the aftermarket bar doesn’t have installation marks this point is irrelevant..
and s for the torque numbers .. dont wory 2 much, just dont leave the bolts loose..

This is my white line bar installed

..
I just opened up the brackets by mildly taping/hitting them with a hammer till they fitted over the large polyurethane bushes supplied by white line..
I do believe you should use the supplied bushes, as the are firmer and will give better results..
Alternatively you can “trim” the poly bushes with a knife or using a bench grinder. A grinder will give the best results and be faster…
Good luck…

**KiNg MaRtY** · 5-10-05, 2:14

I'm searching for a 1gen 4ws rear swaybar upgrade and I guess its mentioned that whiteline makes one?
I am also in search for polyurathane bushings for the rear since the 2ws and 4ws rear bushings are different. Any help would be appreciated. thanks

**The MichelinMan** · 8-15-05, 22:26

thank you!, this theard came in very handy

**The MichelinMan** · 8-15-05, 22:30

krama your way for the info Mr.Mx6

**InStIgAtOr** · 8-16-05, 3:48

as most have said already change ur sway bar first, for a stiffer one, then go for the strut bars, i had both front and rear in my old baby a 2nd gen and she had awsome handling even with stock srings, and stock sway bar, so u can emagine how good it's be if u change the hol lot

**Mr. MX6** · 8-16-05, 4:25

just fixed the pics.. must have bumped them from my web space..

your welcome!.

**The MichelinMan** · 8-16-05, 22:15

the car handles like gold now

with 17s, front and rear strut bars, plus the whiteline swaybar!

and still on stock springs

**1989MX6** · 8-16-05, 23:43

We need more pics, Andy!

You could do a thread load of allround pics of your mods.

**The MichelinMan** · 8-17-05, 0:13

i should

.......ill get on to

**InStIgAtOr** · 8-18-05, 8:52

still waiting.....

**Cromax** · 8-21-05, 7:23

Yes, still waiting!!!

**The MichelinMan** · 8-21-05, 22:12

there in the main therad!

4-13-04, 6:14	#17 (permalink)
rodhog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: LAKEMBA Sydney Australia, Australia iTrader: (0)	I got mine done at K-Mac they should still have both my fornt and rears there for measurements. (sway bars)
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4-22-04, 19:58	#18 (permalink)
Doskie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Just ordered my sways, it's from whiteline like you guys suggested, but it'll take at least 7 days, coz they have to custom make it. Also does anyone know if whiteline makes rear struts? because they said that they don't. So the place i'm getting it installed don't know where to buy struts for the 2nd gen. Can anyone name some brands or shops to buy them from? The only struts that they found are from Trust and it'll cost $400, no way i'm gonna spend $400 on a piece of metal. hehe Cheers
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12-25-04, 21:33	#19 (permalink)
Mr. MX6 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Perth, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (0)	Fitting a fat rear sway bar is easy and makes a huge difference.. most cars have them but from the factory they are designed for comfort not performance and are usually flimsy.. how it works is like a see-saw or cantilever if you like.. When the car is cornering the bar puts downward force on the opposite side of the car (the side that is lifting up).. Giving better contact with the road and less body roll… first thing first removal... The following illustration is an exploded view of the stabilizer bar and its related components. it is a 2 WS set up but not much is diferent other than the shape of the bar.. 1 Stabilizer Control Link 2 Stabilizer Bar 3 Stabilizer Bracket Bolt 4 Stabilizer Bracket 5 Stabilizer Bracket Nut 6 Stabilizer Bushing 7 Stabilizer Control Link Protector 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the two stabilizer bar-to-stabilizer control link nuts. 3. Remove the two stabilizer bracket nuts. 4. Remove the two stabilizer bracket bolts. 5. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle. Installation NOTE: Apply rubber grease to the inside surface of the stabilizer bar bushings. Align the bushing with the installation mark on the stabilizer bar. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the stabilizer bar-to-stabilizer control link nuts to 36-54 N-m (27-40 lb-ft). Tighten the stabilizer bracket nuts to 36-54 N-m (27-40 lb-ft). Tighten the stabilizer bracket bolts to 36-54 N-m (27-40 lb-ft). again this is for a 2WS car .. but the only difference is in the pictures . not the procedure.. it is virtually the same… As the aftermarket bar doesn’t have installation marks this point is irrelevant.. and s for the torque numbers .. dont wory 2 much, just dont leave the bolts loose.. This is my white line bar installed .. I just opened up the brackets by mildly taping/hitting them with a hammer till they fitted over the large polyurethane bushes supplied by white line.. I do believe you should use the supplied bushes, as the are firmer and will give better results.. Alternatively you can “trim” the poly bushes with a knife or using a bench grinder. A grinder will give the best results and be faster… Good luck…
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5-10-05, 2:14	#20 (permalink)
KiNg MaRtY Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Anaheim, Orange County, CA, US Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	I'm searching for a 1gen 4ws rear swaybar upgrade and I guess its mentioned that whiteline makes one? I am also in search for polyurathane bushings for the rear since the 2ws and 4ws rear bushings are different. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
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8-15-05, 22:26	#21 (permalink)
The MichelinMan His Royal Freshness Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	thank you!, this theard came in very handy
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4-13-04, 4:47	#16 (permalink)
AusMX6 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Victoria, Australia iTrader: (0)	whiteline makes the whole lot! its all on my car now lol look at www.totalrpm.com/car/59 for pics of the gear

8-15-05, 22:30	#22 (permalink)
The MichelinMan His Royal Freshness Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	krama your way for the info Mr.Mx6
	Jesus said to those who believed in him "if you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." JOHN:8:31-32

8-16-05, 3:48	#23 (permalink)
InStIgAtOr Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: melbourne, Australia Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	as most have said already change ur sway bar first, for a stiffer one, then go for the strut bars, i had both front and rear in my old baby a 2nd gen and she had awsome handling even with stock srings, and stock sway bar, so u can emagine how good it's be if u change the hol lot
	Dont me coz im faster wOOp wOOp

8-16-05, 4:25	#24 (permalink)
Mr. MX6 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Perth, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (0)	just fixed the pics.. must have bumped them from my web space.. your welcome!.
	People that think they know everything seriously annoy those of us that actually do.

8-16-05, 22:15	#25 (permalink)
The MichelinMan His Royal Freshness Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	the car handles like gold now with 17s, front and rear strut bars, plus the whiteline swaybar! and still on stock springs
	Jesus said to those who believed in him "if you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." JOHN:8:31-32

8-16-05, 23:43	#26 (permalink)
1989MX6 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	We need more pics, Andy! You could do a thread load of allround pics of your mods.
	My MX6 experience is more a rolling restoration than everyday transport...

8-17-05, 0:13	#27 (permalink)
The MichelinMan His Royal Freshness Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	i should .......ill get on to
	Jesus said to those who believed in him "if you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." JOHN:8:31-32

8-18-05, 8:52	#28 (permalink)
InStIgAtOr Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: melbourne, Australia Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	still waiting.....
	Dont me coz im faster wOOp wOOp

8-21-05, 7:23	#29 (permalink)
Cromax Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Age: 26 iTrader: (0)	Yes, still waiting!!!
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8-21-05, 22:12	#30 (permalink)
The MichelinMan His Royal Freshness Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	there in the main therad!
	Jesus said to those who believed in him "if you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." JOHN:8:31-32