Let's talk spreader bars...
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by Gordonm
Here is mine from VBP. Really stiffens the front end.
I have brought this up before that the 2 skinny flats need improvement.
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From: Forked River NJ
Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
What I have against the VBP spreader bar is the adjustment flats. Look at where it is?? IN the center of the bar and in some cases impossible to get at.
I have brought this up before that the 2 skinny flats need improvement.
I have brought this up before that the 2 skinny flats need improvement.
It has been my experience if you need to put a wrench on this you are putting to much pressure on it. I can move the shock towers out and change the front end alignment by just turning the bar with my hands. And I am not that strong.
Racer
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From: Champlin Minnesota
I used a oil filter wrench (the kind that use a rubber strap) to put a load on the bar....the only thing is now I am kinda afraid I put too much pre-load on it. How much is too much, and how do I know if I have surpassed that limit.
Pro
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From: Jacksonville , NC
Fit on an 80 L82?
I definetly want to install one. But looking at the pics, my concern is the fit with the stock L82 fan shroud. Anyone install with that set up. Im still running the stock mechanical/electrical fan set up. Thanks in advance for any responses.
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From: Orange Park Florida
Seems strange, wonder if you tightened it too much?? and that is a interesting point, some time ago I got a VBP spreader bar from Patnitrovette, and have never installed it....yet,...i'ts on the agenda but I"m just too dam busy with other crap to get it done, maybe this summer...
SO, how to adjust it while sitting in the garage???
I suppose to put a bit of tension on it, but ???
GENE
SO, how to adjust it while sitting in the garage???
I suppose to put a bit of tension on it, but ???
GENE
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From: NorCal
Originally Posted by rclinton
I definetly want to install one. But looking at the pics, my concern is the fit with the stock L82 fan shroud. Anyone install with that set up. Im still running the stock mechanical/electrical fan set up. Thanks in advance for any responses.
Hans
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
[QUOTE=Older Than Dirt]
SO, how to adjust it while sitting in the garage???
I suppose to put a bit of tension on it, but ???
I'd like to know how to correctly adjust one of these also.
Do I want tension on the bar?? Isn't that pulling the top of the spring towers in??
I put compression on mine, pushing out on the spring towers.
Originally Posted by mrvette
SO, how to adjust it while sitting in the garage???
I suppose to put a bit of tension on it, but ???
I'd like to know how to correctly adjust one of these also.
I put compression on mine, pushing out on the spring towers.
Last edited by norvalwilhelm; Mar 29, 2006 at 08:12 AM.
Racer
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From: Champlin Minnesota
I also have a pre-load that is pushing the towers outward or away from eachother, but would like someone to quantify how much I am supposed to go. Also, I bought the kit that had the tabs come unwelded because I originally used it with my mech. fan, it sits just a hair in front of my water pump pulley.
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Speader bars are only required on the bad year cars with inferior frames that were prown to cracking.
I sure glad that i didn't buy one of your junky year C-3's
I sure glad that i didn't buy one of your junky year C-3's
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From: Forked River NJ
Originally Posted by Matt 1980 L-82
Where can I get a fan like that?!?
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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I installed mine with just a touch of preload on the spreader bar. You don't want to crank on the spreader bar, this will change the camber of front end.
My Spreader Bar Install
My Spreader Bar Install
Burning Brakes
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From: Same as our leaders Out of my mind
Originally Posted by Eddie 70
I installed mine with just a touch of preload on the spreader bar. You don't want to crank on the spreader bar, this will change the camber of front end.
My Spreader Bar Install
My Spreader Bar Install
Nice tech article! You sure made it look easy, I may have to try this one myself!
Burning Brakes
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From: NorCal 71 Lt-1
Originally Posted by Eddie 70
I installed mine with just a touch of preload on the spreader bar. You don't want to crank on the spreader bar, this will change the camber of front end.
My Spreader Bar Install
My Spreader Bar Install
good job Eddie 70