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 Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: justice]
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08/21/10 10:46 PM
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Thanks, Justice - doesn't sound very promising, but I'll crawl under the Raider tomorrow while I'm putting on the 32s and see if there's a way to gain 3" in bar length.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: FrankR]
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08/22/10 05:22 AM
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From what I saw today, does not look like it. But...if the bars on sale in this deal fit my 91 like it says they should, then they should probably be good to go for the 89 V6 as well..at least in length..I think the splines are the same across the board, but thats just a guess on my part. I'm still in for a set '90 - '94 Montero (D27.5mm x L53.80") = P/N SWA1737
Last edited by justice; 08/22/10 05:25 AM.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: justice]
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08/22/10 03:57 PM
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Justice, I think Gen1 owners can forget it. I just measured mine and they're about 50". The only available set is 53". The rear anchor point for the bars is the cross member and it's welded. Even if you moved it on a SWB there will then be an issue with the rear axle trailing arms, because they also anchor to the same crossmember.
You may be able to figure out a way on the LWB, but I can't see how it can be done on a SWB without major surgery.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: FrankR]
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08/22/10 04:14 PM
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Justice, I think Gen1 owners can forget it. I just measured mine and they're about 50". The only available set is 53". The rear anchor point for the bars is the cross member and it's welded. Even if you moved it on a SWB, there will then be an issue with the rear axle trailing arms, because they also anchor to the same crossmember.
You may be able to figure out a way on the LWB, but I can't see how it can be done on a SWB without major surgery.
Frank Frank, I noticed the same thing on my SWB the Cross member for the torsion bar adjusters is the same cross member that the trailing arms mount to. From what I remember, measuring down there 50" seems about right, just wish we had a bar out of the truck to get the exact length confirmed...
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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 Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: RaideroftheLostArk]
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08/22/10 06:24 PM
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Here is what I know. I have Swayaway bars in my 91 that came out of my 93SR. The early SRs had the 3.0 so the bars were the same length. I think the length of the bars is different because of the 3.5 motor tranny combo sits a few inches farther back.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: sparkem]
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08/23/10 01:37 AM
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Here is what I know. I have Swayaway bars in my 91 that came out of my 93SR. The early SRs had the 3.0 so the bars were the same length. I think the length of the bars is different because of the 3.5 motor tranny combo sits a few inches farther back. Yea I think you nailed it Sparkem.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: justice]
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08/24/10 07:13 PM
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So just to be clear, despite talking about the deal being only for Gen 2 t-bars, these will NOT fit a 95 Gen 2 SR, correct? I was in if they would fit my truck, but it looks like they will not. Oh well.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
'95 Montero SR 3.5L, Trail Gear Sliders, Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper, 33x12.5 Duratracs, much more in the works....
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: Dylan]
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08/26/10 12:06 AM
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So dudes,
it sounds like sway away isn't the answer for the SWB Gen I. Does anyone know if the ARB replacement torsion bars work on our GEN I V6 SWB? I noticed on a price sheet somewhere they were available but haven't actually called ARB USA to find out. Maybe that is an option? I'd like a winch on the front of my truck but a little worried about the sag factor. Is re-indexing the stock torsion bars an option?
Thanks,
Zach
1989 Mitsubishi Montero SWB V6. Torsion bar crank, Gen II springs, 31X10.5" BF Goodrich M/T's
2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 3.8 V6
2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: 89Montiero]
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09/23/10 08:44 PM
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here's some old Gen 1 part numbers from my dinosour #s on paper...
2.6
standard duty
MB176526
"""""525
H.D,
MB176524
"""""523
3.0 ( doesn't specify LWB or SWB)
MB109664 Right
"""""663 left
my FSM shows same length but different diameters for 89 SWB 2.6 and 3.0. #.0 has smaller diameter. The splined ends are the same size.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars?
[Re: KrzyDav]
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09/24/10 12:31 AM
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my FSM shows same length but different diameters for 89 SWB 2.6 and 3.0. #.0 has smaller diameter. The splined ends are the same size. If so, 3.0L owners should be able to swap in 2.6L bars for a sturdier front suspension.... a possible help with heavy bumpers and winches. Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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