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Old 05-20-2003 | 08:00 PM
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is a 1le swaybar different than a regular 01? not sure if they changed it or not.

i can get a new one (bar only) for about 80 bucks.
Old 05-20-2003 | 09:18 PM
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Yes, it's larger 32mm vs 30mm. GM p/n 26032907 should be able to pick it up online for $71.44 plus shipping.
Old 05-20-2003 | 09:33 PM
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thanks. its 30 bucks for s/h...no thanks. i can pick it up from the local dealer for 80 dolla.

does anyone reccommend this one over an aftermarket one.
Old 05-21-2003 | 12:25 AM
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might need these too ....

1LE Stabilizer Bar Endlinks GM p/n 10221779
1LE Front 32 mm Stabilizer Bar Insulator GM p/n 10288551
Old 05-21-2003 | 06:36 AM
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thanks. i wasnt sure if i wanted to get the aftermarket ones or the 1le.

any comments on this compared to a bmr or some other one?
Old 05-21-2003 | 06:48 AM
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I have a 1LE Take Off front ASB w/bushings. No end links. It came from my '02 TA. I installed the Bilstein Suspension w/a different front ASB and the 1LE version is now excess to my needs. Email me off line if interested.

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Old 05-21-2003 | 08:01 AM
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i think i may just go with the bmr one.
Old 05-21-2003 | 09:20 AM
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Forget that - go with the S/T bar at 35mm. MUCH better; read about it in a search or in the autox forum on ls1.com before making a buying decision.
Old 05-21-2003 | 09:59 AM
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35 MM
Old 05-21-2003 | 12:31 PM
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After it's on your car, you will wonder why it didn't come from the factory that way!
Old 05-21-2003 | 06:05 PM
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'01's SS's come with a 32mm hollow sway bar; 1LE for this year is 35mm hollow. If you want a good front sway bar, get the BMR 32 mm solid bar; besides being solid, it is made out of stiffer steel.
Old 05-21-2003 | 11:57 PM
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i ordered the 35 mm

02 1le is 35 mm hollow?! crap. thats gotta be tons lighter than the solid. solid is supposed to be like 40 pounds
Old 05-22-2003 | 05:26 AM
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'01's SS's come with a 32mm hollow sway bar; 1LE for this year is 35mm hollow.
Huh? Is this new info? I've never heard of a factory 35mm front sway bar. What's the part number? I'd like to verify.
Old 05-22-2003 | 07:16 AM
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There is no 35mm hollow for 1LE.
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According to SLP, they changed from a 32 hollow to a 35mm hollow front sway on the Bilstein option part way through '01. For a reference, build #2283 is 35mm.

Non-Bilstein SSs and Firehawks had the 32mm hollow, and I believe the 1LE bar is a 35mm hollow part. This is all according to a table I downloaded some time ago comparing the SS, Firehawk, 1LE, and Bilstein options.

I can't swear to the 1LE info, but the Bilstein info is correct.

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damn. can anyone confirm this? anyone know the part number or price?



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