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Sway bar change

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by madsav, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Jun 23, 2011 #1
    madsav

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    Hi guys, i know there is a slight diffrence between the vx and the vt fron sway bar,
    Just wondering if there is a way to change my vt sway bar to a vx one ?also would there be any diffrence in the control of the car?
    its for a vt ss v8 2000 model
     
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    GEN3RATD

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    get a whiteline 30mm front swaybar, i noticed that my SS handles much more confidently and the front end goes straight where i point it
     
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    madsav

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    Cheers mate, what price did you pay for it?
     
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    GEN3RATD

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    i was quoted $945 for a front 30mm adjustable and rear 20mm adjustable whiteline swaybar installed, apperently its a **** job so i got a suspension place to do it. would probably be $200-$300 for just a front one
     
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    Did you have Pedders do it?
     
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    VT V8 models had a 25mm bar except for VT SS models which had a 26mm front bar (not sure about FE2 option). VX models all had 26mm bar as standard except for FE2 option models which had a 27mm bar. So to get any benefit (since you have a VT SS) you would have to fit a bar from a VX model that had FE2 fitted.
     
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    nope, WA Suspensions. i know the owner, so i got it cheaper. $945 was what i was quoted sorry
     
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    acarmody

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    I believe that to do it you have to either A) remove the engine, or B) drop the crossmember. Both are pretty big jobs.
     
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    definately have to drop the cross member, thats why i got a mechanic to do it
     
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    What about the d shaped bushes, to replace them do you still have to drop the crossmember? In a vt with ls1
     
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    I'm pretty sure you can get to the d-bushes through the engine bay but not 100% sure. I will bw trying it this way soon hopefully.
     
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