Turbo exhaust conflict with sway bar

[ATMironov]

The sway bar hits my exhaust.
I didn’t put this together in my mock up. :-(

Anyone run into this or have a solution other than a new exhaust?

 

[G Atsma]

Dimple the pipe a bit to clear the bar. It won't affect power.

 

[jirwin]

Dimple the pipe a bit to clear the bar. It won't affect power.

Agree, I was trying to find a video on this. I swear I saw an EngineMasters video on that forever ago that showed basically no change. Can't find it though...

 

[Gtstorey]

Which links are you running. I think some are shorter than others. The shorter ones rotate that kink a little lower and may allow it to clear. Mine is close but doesn’t hit.

 

[ATMironov]

Which links are you running. I think some are shorter than others. The shorter ones rotate that kink a little lower and may allow it to clear. Mine is close but doesn’t hit.

No links yet. Im going to build adjustable links with rod ends.

 

[Ross]

No links yet. Im going to build adjustable links with rod ends.

Like this?

 

[Gtstorey]

No links yet. Im going to build adjustable links with rod ends.

Then make them short enough to rotate that kink down.

Does adjustable sway bar links make much difference when you can adjust the coilover length to adjust weight balance?

 

[Ross]

Good question. I don't know which way would be better.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Technically the swaybar arms should be 'parallel' to the ground so the maximum leverage can be exerted on the bar, evenly, for both upward and downward movements. The adjustable links are meant to help achieve this setting, and could be used to 'preload' the swaybar in one direction (example, favoring a left turn over a right turn) to help prohibit body roll in one direction - but will be less effective in the opposite turn, like running a vehicle on an oval track that requires a 'stock' suspension. Rotating the arms upward will lower the kink, as stated, but limit the rotation to what just works to prevent contact for the best results.

 

[ATMironov]

Then make them short enough to rotate that kink down.

Does adjustable sway bar links make much difference when you can adjust the coilover length to adjust weight balance?

I’ll take a look and see if it clears if I can get it rotated down.

The adjustable links won’t be used to add any preload, instead they will be used to ensure there is no preload when the corner balance in complete

 

[ATMironov]

Like this?

Similar, but I want to use the DF fenders that use the sway bar mounting hole, so I’m thinking I need to thru bolt the fender and use a rod mount for the end link.

 

[Chubbs]

It's been a while since I've looked, but I'm pretty sure your toe-link bar is on upside-down.

It should be elevated above the subframe, like this:

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

It's been a while since I've looked, but I'm pretty sure your toe-link bar is on upside-down.

It should be elevated above the subframe, like this:
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Good catch. Looked right at that and missed it when focusing on the swaybar issue.

 

[Gtstorey]

Is it possible the sway bar is on wrong as well?
I ran the sway bar on mine with DF supplied exhaust for a while and it cleared just fine. The part that sticks out that seems to be hitting on yours is supposed to sit down in the recess of the subframe I believe.

It will drop down into the recess as the suspension is compressed but it might need to shift sideways some also.

 

[ATMironov]

It's been a while since I've looked, but I'm pretty sure your toe-link bar is on upside-down.

It should be elevated above the subframe, like this:
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Thanks! I’ll flip it over

 

[ATMironov]

It will drop down into the recess as the suspension is compressed but it might need to shift sideways some also.

The Car is still on jackstands. I guess before I do anything too drastic let me get it on the ground and see what the bar does.