ixlar8 Posted July 14, 2010 Report Posted July 14, 2010 Yep- cracked and broken off at the wheel link!!! My manual sez to disconnect steering link and drop the frame to remove the bar. Is this really necessary?? Is there room to 'finesse' the bar out without all this work?? Plus will the upgrade 34MM bar from GMPD fit without any mods?? I just want to replace the existing bar. But $100+ seems High and the upgrade is $$ less. Thoughts??? Instructions?? Quote
GutlessSupreme Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 Yep- cracked and broken off at the wheel link!!! My manual sez to disconnect steering link and drop the frame to remove the bar. Is this really necessary?? Yes Is there room to 'finesse' the bar out without all this work?? No Plus will the upgrade 34MM bar from GMPD fit without any mods?? Yes. Just need the bushings that go with it. I just want to replace the existing bar. But $100+ seems High and the upgrade is $$ less. Junkyard. I think most 3.4 cars? At least Z34 and GTP. Quote
White93z34 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 more importantly what kind of car is this? I just replaced one on a gen2 Grand prix. Its easy enough to weasel out the pass side wheel well. reinstall is tight but can be done same way. IIRC the GMPD ones come with all new brackets and bushings/endlinks. Quote
ixlar8 Posted July 15, 2010 Author Report Posted July 15, 2010 (edited) Broken Stabilizer bar on my 2001 Intrigue GLS. Come'on guys....some are saying I have to drop frame. some say not! Some say drop steering gear, some say not! How much room is there doing this job?? Yeah I know what the manual says, and we MUST follow GMs recs, but WHO HAS done this and which is it? Edited July 15, 2010 by ixlar8 Quote
Crazy K Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 on a gen 1 I can lower the frame 2 inches without disconnecting the steering linkage. I imagine it should be the same on a gen 2. Quote
IRONDOG442 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DROP THE SUBFRAME FOR A STOCK OR GMPP BAR! Pull it out the passenger side, its a real cinch. I dont know where you got the $100 figure but you are being fucked in the ass at that price. of course its better to go cheaper and superior. This includes poly bushings and poly link pins and new bolts, it's $61.00 http://gmperformancepartszone.com/heavyduty-front-stabilizer-p-6493.html?cPath=8_188_191 Quote
ixlar8 Posted July 15, 2010 Author Report Posted July 15, 2010 I found the 34MM bar on eBay from Summit Racing for $77 Shipped. Now...does anyone have the sequenced procedures for doing this? Quote
Addicted to eaton Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 take off both wheels. undo end links. lower the rear sub frame! take out the bolts that hold it in place pull out old put in new Quote
White93z34 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 what? you have to do it by "we MUST follow GMs recs" if you are asking what the book says I have no idea. If you are asking what works what I posted works I just did this recently. Easy job. put car on jackstands. disconnect end links disconnect inner brackets weasel it out pass side wheel well weasel new one in same way have a beer. Quote
GutlessSupreme Posted July 16, 2010 Report Posted July 16, 2010 Apologies, I automatically associate 34 mm bar with 1st gens. Disregard me lol Quote
ixlar8 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Posted July 17, 2010 Done!! It took two 2 hours. Ordered the Bar from Summit on Thursday AM, had it Friday PM. $77 shipped from Summit eBay site. I did not drop the sub frame. Lots of room in there for the 34mm bar. Sprayed PB on the bolts last night and it weaseled right out. New bushings, clamps, end links and it handles great. Thanks guys! Quote
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