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Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" install
Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:02 AM
OK, here's the deal with the intrax. I was going to install the rear bar yesterday but have a few issues:

1) The U-bolts are actually "U" shaped, not a V like the rear Axel
2) The bushings that go on the bar for the "U" bolts is CHEAP PLASTIC! All the other bushings are black prothane
3) The holes in the bottom plates for the brackets don't line up with each other or the "U" bolt. Also those holes are a hair too small for the "U" bolt to fit through.
4) the box says "OEM replacement & upgrade "NO DRILLING REQUIRED" but the crap-tastic instructions say to drill

I fired off an E-mail to intrax bitching about their shotty R&D for our cars and their poor quality controls. I asked for brackets that FIT, but honestly, I'm probably going to have to make my own. But since the brackets don't fit together right, I'm kinda wondering about bar now... Just glad I did a test fit before I got my car in the air...

None the less, I'll let you know what I find out & keep you posted







Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:38 PM
I was wondering about this bar, their web site is rather confused about J-body's there no real info there, but it is a "pretty" web site.



Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Sunday, April 17, 2005 6:12 PM
you have any pics of it ???







Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Sunday, April 17, 2005 7:29 PM
Looks like you're the guiney pig and things aren't going well.

Considering how easy some of the others install, I suspect nobody will be recommending this one to anyone.

Gotta love when a company comes late to the table with a drastically inferior product. *sigh* Just trying to grab a piece of the pie without putting any real effort in.





Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Sunday, April 17, 2005 10:57 PM
dam i didnt even notice it was you rj ? LOL


so why you trying to install stuff with out me ???


lunch is cheap , lol








Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Monday, April 18, 2005 4:15 AM
Yeah, would like to see pics of this thing too.
What size is it?

-M


Remember....syringes go in the RED waste basket.
Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Monday, April 18, 2005 6:35 AM
Masten
the bars are 25mm front & rear

Eric:
I like to think I can do some stuff on my own. I'll bring the bars over on Saturday when we do my drop so you can see what I'm talking about. Besides, i may need your help with Ken 2.2's subframe brace since I don't own a drill

Everyone else:
I'll post pics later tonight when i get home from school.





Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Monday, April 18, 2005 9:58 AM
Hey Dead bob did receive the Sub Frame brace yet? I was just wondering.



Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Monday, April 18, 2005 10:05 AM
Ken 2.2:

Maybe, i have at least 1 package waiting in my apt. complex manager's office that was delivered on Saturday. I haven't had the time to pick it up yet to find out what it is.

I have 4 packages I'm waiting on (including yours), and my G/F is waiting on 2 so there's no telling what showed up.





Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Monday, April 18, 2005 1:45 PM
DeadBob wrote:Masten
the bars are 25mm front & rear

Eric:
I like to think I can do some stuff on my own. I'll bring the bars over on Saturday when we do my drop so you can see what I'm talking about. Besides, i may need your help with Ken 2.2's subframe brace since I don't own a drill



i wasnt trying to say your not mechanicly inclined , LOL


just didnt know you had the tools and stuff like that at your apt to do it









Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Monday, April 18, 2005 1:51 PM
Eric:

It's all cool, I have a 2 ton jack, jack stands and a 110 peice (well really a mid 90's) tool set. I know a few things here and their, and the rear bar dosn't look to complicated (Will need help w th the front though) I also have an old H.S. buddy that has air tools... i just don't like using those because he's always stoned, and gives me crap about doing anything more than an oil change. Basically he thinks I'm waisting my time trying to build a 4 banger






Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Monday, April 18, 2005 3:50 PM
LOL @ stoners


yeah i cant blame ya







Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 5:12 PM
WHat happened to the pics?



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Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 10:16 AM
maybe you got a second gen sway car !

intrax are somewhat more involved into second gen so its a possibility!



Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 9:18 PM
Second Gen Sway Car? ehh....... lol j/k




Re: Intrax Rear sway bar "attempted" ins
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 9:37 PM
sway bar *



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