question about Cutlass 'vert STB

[Guest TurboSedan]

there are two versions right? what's the difference?

 

and will either one interfere with my clutch fluid reservoir or would i have to relocate that to use it?

 

i'd prefer to use a factory fitting part, and i don't want to use the Buick F-bar on the Cutlass. any other alternatives for a front STB?

[intern8tion9l]

the one for the 2nd gen 3.4 is a box tube one. the 1st gen ones for the 2.8/3.1 wouldn't clear. the 1st gen round tubular one will def fit, and for this reason i assume the 2nd gen will fit as well. personally i think the 1st gen one is weak in both appearence and functionality. f-bar FTW

[Guest TurboSedan]

the one for the 2nd gen 3.4 is a box tube one. the 1st gen ones for the 2.8/3.1 wouldn't clear. the 1st gen round tubular one will def fit, and for this reason i assume the 2nd gen will fit as well. personally i think the 1st gen one is weak in both appearence and functionality. f-bar FTW

 

so i take it your F-bar fits with the clutch fluid resesvoir no problem? i may just go this route.

[GutlessSupreme]

I remember asking about this a while ago.. I have the boxed-bar 3.4 STB and I'm pretty sure people were telling me it would clear the clutch reservoir, because I though it looked like it'd be awefully close. I couldln't say anything about the earlier, tubular bar for the 2.8/3.1s though.

[5speedz34]

I always thought there was only one style for the 3.4 bars. I have one in my basement that I need to get powdercoated. I was always under the impression that it will fit.

[intern8tion9l]

so i take it your F-bar fits with the clutch fluid resesvoir no problem? i may just go this route.

yeah i thought it was going to be an issue as well, but it clears fine. close, but fine. however, i have the zzp brackets which may or may not hold it up a little more than just drilling out the plates, so that might be something to look into. and it def has to be removed to take the cap off the resevoir

[digitaloutsider]

The 3.4 bar clears the resovoir with absolutely no problems, I can attest to that.

[Euro]

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[Guest TurboSedan]

if someone has a 'vert STB for sale at a decent price, let me know. otherwise i'm pretty sure i'm going with the Buick F-bar & ZZP brackets. i never have to remove the clutch fluid reservoir cover anyway so that's not an issue.

 

thanks everyone.

[GutlessSupreme]

I know this is a "vert" specific bar, but personally I think the STB topics should stay in the regular suspension forum.. a lot of people won't be looking for them here.

[jeremy]

touche'