Addco Sway Bars - Page 2

GTJIM · 08-31-2004

And that Addco front bar is very, very much appreciated!

I have two Impulse rear bars - one 16mm the other 19mm to play with - and minimal liability issues here in NZ. So, being brave/stupid, I shall have a wee play with them.

Gordy · 06-28-2009

An old thread but a goodie. Seeing the pics takes all of the "mystery" out of the job before hand. Excellent photos that document the installation of the sway bars!

Anonymous D · 06-28-2009

The ADDCO rear sway bar, has a potentially-serious design defect.

It requires a straight end link, to be bolted to the side of the rounded lower coil spring seat.

That improper fitment, increases the likelihood that the nut on the attaching bolt will "walk" itself loose (and with added cornering pressure over time, it may pop off or snap).

opelnut10 · 06-28-2009

Originally Posted by Anonymous D

The ADDCO rear sway bar, has a potentially-serious design defect.

It requires a straight end link, to be bolted to the side of the rounded lower coil spring seat.

That improper fitment, increases the likelihood that the nut on the attaching bolt will "walk" itself loose (and with added cornering pressure over time, it may pop off or snap).

That is one of the reasons for using high grade bolt and elastic nuts, to prevent that from becoming a problem. Addco has been making suspension parts for a very long time and have a sterling reputation in the industry. I have ran their sway bars on Opels, Chevrolets, Buicks and Oldsmobiles and never had or heard of a failure like you are talking about.

P.J. Romano · 06-28-2009

Originally Posted by Anonymous D

The ADDCO rear sway bar, has a potentially-serious design defect.

It requires a straight end link, to be bolted to the side of the rounded lower coil spring seat.

That improper fitment, increases the likelihood that the nut on the attaching bolt will "walk" itself loose (and with added cornering pressure over time, it may pop off or snap).

I agree. Noticed that during the installation. I will likely reinforce the setup by spotwelding the L-shaped bracket to the spring bucket.

08-31-2004	#26 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Thanks! And that Addco front bar is very, very much appreciated! I have two Impulse rear bars - one 16mm the other 19mm to play with - and minimal liability issues here in NZ. So, being brave/stupid, I shall have a wee play with them. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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06-28-2009	#27 (permalink)
Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	An old thread but a goodie. Seeing the pics takes all of the "mystery" out of the job before hand. Excellent photos that document the installation of the sway bars!

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Anonymous D Opeler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 502 Provided Answers: 3	The ADDCO rear sway bar, has a potentially-serious design defect. It requires a straight end link, to be bolted to the side of the rounded lower coil spring seat. That improper fitment, increases the likelihood that the nut on the attaching bolt will "walk" itself loose (and with added cornering pressure over time, it may pop off or snap).

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