1998 TA w/ bigger rear swaybar rub!!!
05-16-2016, 08:31 PM
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1998 TA w/ bigger rear swaybar rub!!! I recently installed a Belltech Rear Anti-Sway bar. Much bigger than stock of course, I think it was 21MM if not mistaken. When driving over uneven surfaces I would hear a bad crunch/rubbing noise, didn't sound good. So I inspected it and noticed it was rubbing the rear shock and rear end housing. I adjusted it so it isn't rubbing the shock anymore but it is still against the rear end housing. Should I get a shorter end link or can I cut it down or is there some other adjustment that I am not aware of. Please help I can't drive it with it rubbing and it is driving me crazy not to be able to use it. Thanks for the help.
05-17-2016, 09:15 AM
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21mm isn't really much bigger than stock, this was actually the stock size for the 1LE optioned cars so it should fit just fine. Non-1LE V8s received 19mm, so if it looks much bigger than the one you removed, then it's probably bigger than 21mm.
05-19-2016, 12:50 PM
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The rear was "loaded" when it was installed. Jack under rear end housing to simulate load. Everything is tight.
It might of been 25mm, one was 21 and the other 25, meaning front and back since both were replaced.
It might of been 25mm, one was 21 and the other 25, meaning front and back since both were replaced.
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If the rear one is really only 21mm, then it should fit no problem because, again, that was the factory size on the 1LE models. I bought a 1LE 21mm rear bar years again and frankly it didn't look that much bigger than the stock 19mm bar. 19mm to 21mm is only a 10% difference, noticeable but not "much" bigger like you first mentioned....therefore I wonder if you received a bar that's bigger than what you ordered (and perhaps that would explain the fitment issues.)
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Yeah I was totally off on the bars. You got it right, the front is 35mm and the rear is 22mm. I just looking up my order. This is why I ask ?s. LOL I am pretty new at all of this stuff but have an understanding of most of it. Can't rebuild and engine or transmission or anything. LOL. So if its only a bit bigger I wonder how 3mm makes that much of a difference to make a rub. You would think there would be more tolerance there that just 3mm clearance. I am lost. I don't think the end links were longer either, I tossed them when I put the new stuff on, they were pretty worn out.
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Yeah I was totally off on the bars. You got it right, the front is 35mm and the rear is 22mm. I just looking up my order. This is why I ask ?s. LOL I am pretty new at all of this stuff but have an understanding of most of it. Can't rebuild and engine or transmission or anything. LOL. So if its only a bit bigger I wonder how 3mm makes that much of a difference to make a rub. You would think there would be more tolerance there that just 3mm clearance. I am lost. I don't think the end links were longer either, I tossed them when I put the new stuff on, they were pretty worn out.
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05-23-2016, 08:22 AM
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I will have to check for that. Getting a pic is going to be fun to get. I don't have a garage and it has been raining here like everyday for a month. Well that is what it feels like anyway. LOL. Thanks for all the info.
