Re: IML: Rear Swaybar

On 10/15/07, Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Where did you get the swaybar from?

I didn't find anyone with anything on the shelf that
was thick enough for my needs, and almost everyone had
no answer at all or was guessing, which I can't stand.

-Kenyon

--- sjak brak <imperial1973@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Very interesting. I already have all parts from
> Energy Suspension waiting
> for months on the shelf for a similar upgrade of my
> 73's rear suspension. I
> am going to include an anti-swaybar as well. The bar
> is still on its way
> (sea freight to cut down on shipping cost) so this
> project has to wait a
> bit.
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> Good to read the bushings work so well.
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> On 10/14/07, Kenyon Wills
> <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > I got the rear suspension on the GT installed.
> >
> > This consisted of new Energy Suspension
> polyurethane
> > inserts into the now wire-wheeled and painted leaf
> > spring set from the car.  The leaf springs have
> > elastic isolators clamping the spring to the axle,
> and
> > these went away as well.
> >
> > I had to conjure the inserts from the Energy
> > parts-section, since there is no IMPERIAL
> application,
> > so I had to use std Chrysler fronts and larger
> generic
> > rears, it came out super.
> >
> > This made a GIANT difference in firmness, and
> nudging
> > the rear end of the car shell with your hip now
> > results in a firm, solid feel rather than the
> wiggle
> > and sway that was present previously.  It's
> amaxing
> > how much give the stock suspension has - several
> of
> > the parts were fairly worn, and it's a 70k mile
> car
> > (only).
> >
> > Then got the 8.5 inch wheels with the HP truck
> tires
> > mounted up.  These are 17" steel wheels (can't top
> the
> > $100 each price) that I had custom made.
> >
> > The people at 4-wheel parts have made life easy,
> since
> > that market is used to custom applications and is
> fine
> > with doing things that are "not stock".  Also a
> great
> > potential source for shocks, as the "stock"
> resources
> > are drying up when you tell people that you need
> > something for a 72 Imperial.
> >
> > I had to wait 8 weeks for the wheels.  I'm into
> the
> > project at least 15 months, so what's one or two
> more?
> >
> > The car sits higher now (most likely stock, the
> wider
> > wheels make it look taller) and I'll try to lower
> it a
> > little.  Think I'm just going to have to skip the
> plan
> > to slam it down low, since doing so seems to play
> > havoc with the alignment and handling, which I
> value
> > more.  The tire place at the corner has a 12 month
> > warranty on alignment, and I've had them adjust it
> 3
> > times.  They like me cause I keep them occupied
> and am
> > very patient, so therefore get great service.
> >
> > Why the (second letter of the alpha_et is _roken
> on
> > this computer) _all joints were worn out the third
> > time and not the first two was strange, so they
> > replaced them.
> >
> > Anyway, next step is a trip to Hellwig in Visalia,
> CA
> > in Nov.  They'll make some custom sway _ars for
> the
> > car so that it stays very flat.  Hopefully, I'll
> have
> > a car that surprises some folks on the cloverleafs
> > soon.
> >
> > Last Mechanical steps:  redo the now leaking valve
> > cover gasket, figure out what to do on the air
> cleaner
> > - the aftermarket ones are too tall and I don't
> like
> > the snorkel setup - will likely have the stock one
> cut
> > and opened up for freer flow...
> >
> > Then it's on to cosmetics, with a new front
> > windscreen, install the Porsche seats, install a
> > stereo and center console, and then do paint and
> we're
> > done with the project.  Oh, and fix the darned
> > headlight door motor wiring connection - I'm
> opening
> > them manually right now, and that's a loser.
> >
> > I'll have photos of the new stance posted soon.
> >
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