Do S2 Swaybars fit '86 951?
03-19-2007, 01:14 AM
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Do S2 Swaybars fit '86 951?
As the title says, do S2 swaybars fit an 86 951? I have an opportunity to buy S2 Sway bars (26.8 mm for the front and 16 mm for the rear). The front one is at least an improvement from my factory one.
And another question, what is the standard thickness of the rear sway bar in '86 951s? I know the front one is 22.5mm, but what's the rear? The S2's 16mm for the rear doesn't seem all that impressive...
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Mark
And another question, what is the standard thickness of the rear sway bar in '86 951s? I know the front one is 22.5mm, but what's the rear? The S2's 16mm for the rear doesn't seem all that impressive...
Cheers
Mark
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03-19-2007, 01:32 AM
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The stock rear on a turbo is 18mm. Since the 86 turbo was using aluminum arms they have the later style attachment points for the front bar and it should just bolt right in.
03-19-2007, 06:48 AM
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While the front of the S2 bar is larger, it's also a hollow bar vs. the 86 solid. So the S2 bar will be a little lighter but, IIRC it has an spring rate that is equal to the 86 bar.
03-19-2007, 08:30 AM
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It is direct bolt on in the front, i would leave your 18mm rear in the back however. Make sure however you get the larger front bushing clamps for the front bar. The 24mm bushing clamps are a little bit smaller and do not fit a 26.8mm diameter bushing.
03-20-2007, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob
While the front of the S2 bar is larger, it's also a hollow bar vs. the 86 solid. So the S2 bar will be a little lighter but, IIRC it has an spring rate that is equal to the 86 bar.
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03-20-2007, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by special tool
Porsche didn't make any hollow bars for these cars...WTH are you guys talking about????
Could anyone clear this up for me please, before I spend money on this S2 26.8mm front sway bar. Will this be an improvement over my stock 951 86 sway bar, or not really?
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03-20-2007, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by special tool
I have every size ever made - including the 924's (my car is an EXACT replica of the cup car) and none of them are hollow.
The front bar on my car RIGHT NOW is a solid 30mm and it weighs about 200 pounds.
The front bar on my car RIGHT NOW is a solid 30mm and it weighs about 200 pounds.
"These Factory 30mm hollow front and 19mm adjustable rear stabilizers will finish out your 944's suspension."
Other vendors who carry the 30mm bar all say the same thing, including a few suspension tech sites.
03-20-2007, 01:09 PM
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Taken straight from Paragon's description..
"These Factory 30mm hollow front and 19mm adjustable rear stabilizers will finish out your 944's suspension."
Other vendors who carry the 30mm bar all say the same thing, including a few suspension tech sites.
"These Factory 30mm hollow front and 19mm adjustable rear stabilizers will finish out your 944's suspension."
Other vendors who carry the 30mm bar all say the same thing, including a few suspension tech sites.
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03-20-2007, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by blodstrupmoen
Save youre money and buy a set of M030 sways instead.. Then you will notice a significant improvement
Mark