| FAQ |
| Members List |
| Social Groups |
| Calendar |
| Search |
| Today's Posts |
|
#1
11-29-2016, 11:06 AM
|
||||
|
||||
Heb Adams VSE F body front sway bar diameter
I have an old original VSE f body front sway bar with the heim joints in storage, anyone know the OD dimension? I need to order new mounts and bushings but can't get by the storage unit to measure it. thanks.
__________________
40+ year Pontiac fan, currently 6 Poncho's of note. #1 is a 27,800 mile 1979 W72 4 speed, WS6, sunburst yellow w/tan hobnail interior T/A #2 is a 1980 WS6 white w/blue hobnail T/A .030 over 455 w/SD rods and 4 bolt mains, CNC ported SD performance Edeblrock heads, roller cam, full MSD, built 700R4, vigilante, HO racing suspension, hooker roll bar and so on. 2 1974 455 SD trans ams, 73 "resto mod" formula and a 74 400 Formula White car link http://rides.webshots.com/album/514510832WlgXKL |
|
#2
11-29-2016, 11:28 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
The very early VSE (circa 1979) are actually factory 1.25 inch bars with the end cut off and tapped for the Heim joint (look for the factory part number stamped on the bar).
|
|
#3
11-29-2016, 11:34 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
this one has the turned up ends with a hole for a stud to pass
__________________
40+ year Pontiac fan, currently 6 Poncho's of note. #1 is a 27,800 mile 1979 W72 4 speed, WS6, sunburst yellow w/tan hobnail interior T/A #2 is a 1980 WS6 white w/blue hobnail T/A .030 over 455 w/SD rods and 4 bolt mains, CNC ported SD performance Edeblrock heads, roller cam, full MSD, built 700R4, vigilante, HO racing suspension, hooker roll bar and so on. 2 1974 455 SD trans ams, 73 "resto mod" formula and a 74 400 Formula White car link http://rides.webshots.com/album/514510832WlgXKL |
|
#4
11-30-2016, 10:24 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I think Moroso carried them for awhile and now NPD does.
https://www.npdlink.com/store/catalo...ams-163-1.html
__________________
Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
|
#5
12-01-2016, 12:09 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Hutchinaugusta:
This is later version of the bar, may also be 1.3125", Herb Adams changed the bar design several times. The earliest bars are factory bars with the ends cut off and a hole drilled and tapped down the center for the heim joint. |
|
#6
12-01-2016, 08:09 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
originals were 1 5/16" front, 1" rear.
purchased first set in '83 when Herb VSE ran a special.
__________________
Buzzards gotta eat... same as worms. |
|
#7
12-01-2016, 10:43 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I am quite sure I have a pair (spares) of those heim ends that came with the large diameret bar with the holes on the end. They have the mount studs. Will never use them.
If anybody is interested in them, let me know and I can post a for sale ad. |
|
#8
12-01-2016, 06:35 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I have the old VSE heim-joint bar on the '79. I picked it up at a swap meet years ago. One of the joints was a little more worn for my liking so I bought a new replacement from McMaster-Carr.
I believe the later VSE bars had ball-joint type end links like those found on the outer ends of steering links. |
| Reply |
|
|
The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.
Linear Mode
