MK1 Front swaybar mounting brackets

[Volksee77]

yep thats the look i'm after too, thinking of mainly getting steel for the brackets but myself and Peter may want to look at aluminium as every gram removed counts on the track

[roccodingo]

If you wanna do Ally I would mill them from 6061 T6 plate for some thickness and strength.

[Preen59]

If you wanna do Ally I would mill them from 6061 T6 plate for some thickness and strength.

Try getting them wire cut. Possibly cheaper if you get them from the right toolmaker.. You can stack 6 or so plates together and cut them in the one hit.

[roccodingo]

Wirecutting is an option, will look at total cost before commencement of work.

[Peter Jones]

Not sure that alloy ones would be worth the investment.

I'm having trouble picturing how you'd mill them anyway.

If I were to be focusing that hard on the bracket I'd want to be looking at a different bearing setup altogether and fabricating the arms from scratch.

I do like milled alloy parts though

A re-design of the mount might help, I don't see why the sway bay bush has to be central to the bracket, it could be offset to either side and still function the same.

[GeorgeMK1]

Hey guys, im a bit curious whether the brackets/bushes were ever made?

How much did it cost you to make them up.
Thanks

[roccodingo]

Looking into metal stamping the sections that are welded to the original rear A arm pivot, this way I can do it as an exchange item ( send your old brackets back )

Mill is currently having the tech guy look at a few issues.

[mikinoz]

I am keen to hear how this all goes.

[Peter Jones]

Bump for some new info.

Autotech seem to be stocking a few of the bits and pieces now.

Autotech Sport Tuning: Swaybars

including the ping dammit clip, a bargain at only $4




The rear bar brackets



The rusty clamp that snaps and has seized bolts which twist off as they mangle the saddle section to the point of snapping.



They've got all the bushes in urethane too.

No idea on the other bits , although they do seem to be included with their kits.

[mikinoz]

Nice find Pete.

I had been planning on using some whiteline ones for the centre and then the threaded rod for the outers...



Or in heavy duty...

[Volksee77]

mik don't those whiteline ones require you to drill the floor of the car? Metal stamping will commence this week at the tool makers. I will be making at least 10 sets right now and prices will be cost plus a beer

[Peter Jones]

Yep, need to drill up through the channels in the floor and a hole in the front arms too.

I owe you some photos on how it's done Mik.

[Water Boy]

Good work gang!

[mikinoz]

Yep, need to drill up through the channels in the floor and a hole in the front arms too.

I owe you some photos on how it's done Mik.

You don't owe me anything Pete, but when you get time I'd be appreciative. If it means me only drilling into the car once then I'll be stoked.

[Peter Jones]

Whiteline mounting.