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 Jun 16 2008, 07:38 PM
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batmobile  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 89 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Central FL Member No.: 386  |
You still have these in stock? Bolt in? Broke my passenger side, and want to replace both.
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Jun 16 2008, 10:29 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (maximumvelocity @ Jun 16 2008, 12:38 PM)  You still have these in stock? Bolt in? Broke my passenger side, and want to replace both. Right now I have 1 pair of as-welded in stock, can ship tomorrow. PM me with ZIP code for shipping cost. I am out of powder coated now, but I have a fresh shipment of new brackets due in this week from GM, and they will be back from the powder coater by the end of next week. Yes, they bolt in using the OEM bolts. |
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Mar 8 2009, 03:25 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 77 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Fort Wayne, IN Member No.: 2,028 |
What has been the feedback for the reinforced front sway bar mounts from the users? It looks like these have been out for a while, so I am curious to hear feedback.
Thank you. |
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Mar 8 2009, 05:32 AM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
Mine were made by SLP, but the design is similar (also a modified production bracket). They are holding up fine.
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Mar 8 2009, 08:16 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (KCC455 @ Mar 7 2009, 07:25 PM) What has been the feedback for the reinforced front sway bar mounts from the users? It looks like these have been out for a while, so I am curious to hear feedback. Thank you. No one has yet reported bending or breaking one. There were a few early parts that had some coating residue in the threads, so now I'm running a tap thru all the threaded holes after powder coating and before putting them in the stockroom. I've sold approx 40sets so far, have stock on hand both powder coated, and as-welded. |
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Mar 8 2009, 05:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 461 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 34 |
QUOTE (KCC455 @ Mar 7 2009, 11:25 PM) What has been the feedback for the reinforced front sway bar mounts from the users? It looks like these have been out for a while, so I am curious to hear feedback. Thank you. I bought a set of Alan's brackets last April and couldn't be happier with them. They are a quality piece and expect them to last a long time. |
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Mar 30 2009, 12:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
We got the car back from Alan last week, and he mentioned that the swaybar brackets were askew. I had a set of his reinforced brackets already, and put them on over the weekend. I grabbed some pics of the old brackets.
(IMG:http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/web/DSC04692.JPG) Definitely less than optimal. Jason |
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Mar 30 2009, 05:17 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 90 Joined: 15-May 06 From: Anchorage, AK Member No.: 1,207 |
QUOTE (JKnight @ Mar 29 2009, 04:32 PM) We got the car back from Alan last week, and he mentioned that the swaybar brackets were askew. I had a set of his reinforced brackets already, and put them on over the weekend. I grabbed some pics of the old brackets. (IMG:http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/web/DSC04692.JPG) Definitely less than optimal. Jason Holy crap! I'm gonna have to get under mine when it warms up and see how my stockers are holding up. This post has been edited by wdtiger: Mar 30 2009, 05:17 AM |
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Mar 30 2009, 07:34 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
Thanks for posting the pic, Jason. It's not visible in the pic, but one of the legs has a crack started.
I think you'd be surprised how many cars are running around with cracked brackets - my SOP is to run my fingernail along the edges of the four corner supports - a crack usually starts on one of these edges. Remember the slit in the D bushing faces forward. |
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May 14 2013, 12:54 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
These have been a pretty steady seller, a couple sets a month go out the door. I'm keeping them in stock in the black powdercoat.
I recently had a request for red powdercoat, so built a couple sets in red, and they all sold, so I'm considering building a batch in red for stock. Black will remain the standard. I've sold very few as-welded, so do not stock them, orders for as-welded will wait till I make a buy of brackets from GM. I have added the reinforcement to customers used, good condition brackets for $50/pair, and I have sold just the reinforcement plates, with flared hole, to DIY welders for $25/pair |
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Aug 26 2013, 10:56 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
Bump for a reminder for the new folks on Frrax - the OEM 4th gen swaybar brackets are prone to cracking when driven vigorously - if the car all of a sudden feels different going one way vs the other, check your brackets for cracks.
I'm putting a batch into stock this week. |
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Sep 30 2013, 05:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 349 Joined: 2-December 05 From: Lake CityTN Member No.: 998 |
I will keep in my mind..What about Panhard bracket and LRB?
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Sep 30 2013, 07:08 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (Pony Exp.305 @ Sep 30 2013, 10:23 AM) I will keep in my mind..What about Panhard bracket and LRB? I have the swaybar brackets in stock in black powdercoat, and I have one set as-welded. For LCA relocation I've been using the UMI 2010 brackets, Summit stocks them. For Panhard lowering, Jason@UnbalancedEngineering.com makes the best. |
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Oct 3 2013, 01:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 349 Joined: 2-December 05 From: Lake CityTN Member No.: 998 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2013, 02:08 PM) QUOTE (Pony Exp.305 @ Sep 30 2013, 10:23 AM) I will keep in my mind..What about Panhard bracket and LRB? I have the swaybar brackets in stock in black powdercoat, and I have one set as-welded. For LCA relocation I've been using the UMI 2010 brackets, Summit stocks them. For Panhard lowering, Jason@UnbalancedEngineering.com makes the best. PM sent for "AS welded" swap bar |
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Oct 4 2013, 09:24 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (Pony Exp.305 @ Oct 3 2013, 06:59 AM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2013, 02:08 PM) QUOTE (Pony Exp.305 @ Sep 30 2013, 10:23 AM) I will keep in my mind..What about Panhard bracket and LRB? I have the swaybar brackets in stock in black powdercoat, and I have one set as-welded. For LCA relocation I've been using the UMI 2010 brackets, Summit stocks them. For Panhard lowering, Jason@UnbalancedEngineering.com makes the best. PM sent for "AS welded" swap bar PM replied |
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Oct 15 2013, 12:46 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (Pony Exp.305 @ Oct 3 2013, 06:59 AM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2013, 02:08 PM) QUOTE (Pony Exp.305 @ Sep 30 2013, 10:23 AM) I will keep in my mind..What about Panhard bracket and LRB? I have the swaybar brackets in stock in black powdercoat, and I have one set as-welded. For LCA relocation I've been using the UMI 2010 brackets, Summit stocks them. For Panhard lowering, Jason@UnbalancedEngineering.com makes the best. PM sent for "AS welded" swap bar Dusty - Let me know if you need these right away, sales have been good on the brackets, I'm starting another batch. If you don't want them right away I'll have more in a couple weeks. |
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Nov 30 2013, 11:49 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 23-October 04 Member No.: 505 |
Bump on checking the sway bar brackets. I heard a clicking a couple of days ago, but didn't really notice a change. My passenger side bracket come off in four pieces. Not wanting to park the car, I was going to spend a couple of hours welding, but I wasn't confident that I could keep the holes in alignment. Lucky for me the local Pick n Pull had a 98-02 I could pull the bracket from.
I should have ordered a set a few months ago when I first read this post. |
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Dec 4 2013, 10:37 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
My current batch is going fast, they must fit in a stocking. The last as-welded sold today, I've got 3 pairs of powder coated in stock. I'll start another batch next week but they probably won't be ready for Christmas.
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Jan 10 2014, 09:11 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
My marketing dept reminded me that I haven't posted any pics of the brackets installed on a car, so I dug these up:
(IMG:http://blainefab.com/projects/2013-12-24/attach/4697.JPG) (IMG:http://blainefab.com/projects/2013-12-24/1276.JPG) |
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Jan 13 2014, 03:22 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 18-September 04 From: State College, PA Member No.: 462 |
I got a set a year or two ago. I highly recommend! I did need to deburr and plane an edge down slightly to make it fit flush, but no biggie.
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