Where to get a Custom Swaybar made ??

Mr Fastback · 12-09-2002

A list of things i will also be doing,

* Reset & lower rear leaf springs.

* Have been chewing out rear unis, main reason is overtightening of u bolts which hold in uni cups. I have purchased some billet cups to go in.

* Need a front sway bar manufactured ( any help/contacts appreciated) due to large/baffled sump the original does not fit.

OzPony · 12-10-2002

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Originally posted by Mr Fastback
Need a front sway bar manufactured ( any help/contacts appreciated) due to large/baffled sump the original does not fit.

Hmm, a custom swaybar... Off the top of my head I'd have to say K-Mac. Thats a good one. Let me have a think..

krankieone · 12-10-2002

If I remeber correctly Graham Folwell organnised sway bars to be made for the Compact Fairlane Owners Club (Some years ago) form a bloke in Heidelburg.Graham is the Club permit co-ordinnator for the MOCA vic he may be able to help you.

OzPony · 12-10-2002

Good thinking Krankieone

I've got Graham Folwell's contact number. I'll Private Message it to you Fastback......

Mr Fastback · 12-11-2002

Spoke to Graham and he gave me a lead. He dealt with a springworks mob in Oakleigh which hes temporarily forgotten the name of but given me another contact to find out who and where they are.

Thanks once again for your help guys.

OzPony · 12-11-2002

Hey Fastback, be sure to let us know their details when you find out. I need some custom springs made....

Mr Fastback · 12-11-2002

No worries at all, thanks again.

Mr Fastback · 12-16-2002

If i get spare time tomorrow ill ring around a find the exact name of this place and post it up.

Mr Fastback · 12-16-2002

Ive scored a rear sway bar from a ZH fairlane any ideas if it will fit??

Will try it on the weekend either way.

Trying to stop the fastback feeling like a boat on the road so any hints would be appreciated.

Mr Fastback · 12-17-2002

OK the place in Oakleigh is Jacobs spring works,12 Marriott st Oakleigh, 9563-2222 Merv was the gntlman i spoke to. They do not make sway bars but can help you with your springs oz. He put me onto Peter at Moorabbin Spring Works, Fact 2/32 Roberna st Moorabbin, 9553-3446 who said he can make me a 26mm bar for about $160-$200 i need to provide him with a sample and a rough idea of where it needs to change, so if any one has an xy-xf sway bar i can borrow would be great.
Regards.

OzPony · 12-17-2002

I'm sure Moorabbin Spring Works use to be called Advantage Suspension ??? They did some work for me a few years ago and I found them to be really good. They put a 30mm swaybar on for me but I found it a bit big for the street and got bump steer. 26mm sounds perfect

Sorry, I don't know anyone with an XY-XF swaybar..... You really need a friend who's a car wrecker !

krankieone · 12-18-2002

I've got a front sway bar of a compact fairlanne kicking around if that's any help you can borrow it

Mr Fastback · 12-19-2002

That would be greatly appreciated Krankieone, id like to try it whilst the engine is out and then again when the engine is back in. Im in noble park where abouts are you located??

krankieone · 12-19-2002

Box Hill just near the hospital
I will PM you my phone number

Mr Fastback · 12-19-2002

OK thanks krankie,

By the way my name is John.