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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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Can someone please post a pic of there rear sway bar?
I can't remember how it goes back on the car
Can't remember if the ends curve up or down.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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You'll need to overlook some of the suspension modifications but maybe this perspective will help you!
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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WOW ! That's a great looking rear suspension unit. WELL DONE !:cheers:
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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I gave that bearing some racing modification. Much better cooling!
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Thanks for the replies.
I think that the ends curve up.
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Originally Posted by Aardwolf
I gave that bearing some racing modification. Much better cooling!
What bearing??
Pics??
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O the wheel bearing..
How did u do it?
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The ends curve up yes. I remember putting it the other way one time trying to get the end links to fit better. The bar hit the frame, the bolted on part behind the end link. It's possible to clearance it but better just to run it like shown.

The bearing failed from track abuse.
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Racing is all I do with the car.
What mods did u do to the bearing to help it cool.
I do worry about failure at the speeds that I run 135+ on the straights.
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I was making a joke, it fell apart and can get some cooling air now.

They typically give a good amount of warning before going bad.
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I was making a joke, it fell apart and can get some cooling air now.

They typically give a good amount of warning before going bad.
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