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Title: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: njf690 on July 30, 2016, 02:14:16 PM guys / gals
after some photos and guidance with fitting up the sway bar on the hr front end . http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/njf690/media/download%2028_zpsrf851xi6.png.html http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/njf690/media/download%2029_zpsb046z1w3.png.html http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/njf690/media/download%2031_zpsabbuwlce.png.html Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: Errol62 on July 30, 2016, 04:53:46 PM So is fouling the tie rods an issue? I remember the old Hadfield kits had shorter swaybar connecting rods. I also recall that using the original bar causes uneven pressure on the end rubbers due to the rods being tilted over. The HR bar doesn't fit too well.
I got industrial springs at Bowden to make me a custom 1" bar from my dimensions. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/bd72dfc5f25dfc98c414b7df03f6b767.jpg) Didn't cost much at the time. I simply measured between eyes and mounts and had the bar made in a flat plane including the end flanges. Works a treat. Cheers Clay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: mcl1959 on July 30, 2016, 05:40:55 PM K mac used to make sway bars for all the different models - don't know if they still do.
But FB EK bar is what is needed. It is the same length as a HR one so you don't get the tilted connecting arms. It is also straight through the centre so it does not foul on the outrigger. If you are getting one made then that is what you specify. Ken Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: Errol62 on July 30, 2016, 06:38:39 PM I seem to recall having this problem on my EK when I put HR front in Ken. Didn't give enough information sorry. When it's not dark and raining here I might check the stock bars out in the yard and verify my thoughts.
Cheers Clsy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: Stash on April 27, 2017, 12:32:46 PM Following this thread and the need for an EK only one.
Seems Whiteline only have 1 model that fits all FC - EH Will this work? (http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/thumbnail/tn_BHF4.jpg) http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=BHF4&sq=7138 Also they dont seem to make a rear one. Does anyone know where you can get them now? (HR/EH diff) Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: Errol62 on April 27, 2017, 12:55:08 PM Looks correct to me Stash. For the rear I'm looking at using a UC Torana bar but haven't got too far with it I'm afraid.
Cheers Clay Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: ardiesse on April 27, 2017, 03:08:15 PM It's going back many years, but -
I remember when I did a disc brake conversion on my EK that I ended up having to install the Selbys front sway bar upside-down. It was sold as FE-EH front, and had the V-shape bit at the front to clear the red motor's harmonic balancer. Rob Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: Stash on April 27, 2017, 03:36:29 PM clay.. so maybe one of these?
http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=BHR37&sq=8021 (http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/thumbnail/tn_BHR37-5.jpg) Assume the box section gets bolted to the chassis. Given I am finalising all body work before painting, would it be smart to weld these directly to the body? Stash Title: Re: fitting up front sway bar kit to hr front end Post by: Errol62 on April 27, 2017, 04:47:00 PM No guarantee but that's the general idea. I got mine at a swap meet for $2. Planning to play with upright connectors from stock front bar or try making some up from 3/8" rod which may not be hard enough. Angle iron body mounts will be welded to inside of rear chassis rails. Axle mounts with captive nuts welded to housing. That is the plan anyway.
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