Re: Front sway bar orientation

[tobyp@xxxx]

Stephen - The correct orientation is as follows: From the forward 
attachment at the frame crumple tube, the bar angles down, and then 
up, and then plugs more or less straight into the lower control 
arms. If the bar was upside down, the angle from the bar to the 
lower control arm would be all wrong. Do you have the proper tire 
size on the front? If you use a wider profile, you may get a little 
more chance of contact. I have seen other cars that did show the 
same wear area that you are reporting, and they didn't have anything 
wrong. There is a picture in the "techie stuff" folder in the Photos 
section that shows a portion of the bar installed. The focus of the 
picture is my front lower control arm links that I made, but if you 
look beyond that, you'll see the bar orientation. I hope this helps.

Toby Peterson VIN 2248 (Winged1)
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts,com


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Stephen Card" <stephen@xxxx> wrote:
> During some brake work I have been doing recently I noticed the 
> front sway bar had a "worn spot" on it where the front tire may 
have 
> been rubbing against it. I am wondering if the previous 
> owner/mechanic had removed the bar and reinstalled it upside down. 
> Rob Grady found this on Brett Bonte's car at the Mid-Atlantic 
spring 
> social last year.
> Could someone please confirm for me the proper orientation for the 
> bar (angle down then up into the arm or up then down?)Or a picture 
> would be great.
> Thanks,
> Stephen
> Vin 3601