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BAT finally updated their "Specials" page, and they have the new Krypton Gas Charged adjustable struts on special for $150 per... And they also have new updated and revised rear subframes for sale too... And and...they also have some pretty cool light-weight front sway bar links...I think I'm gonna order me some of'dem... See here: http://www.batinc.net/contour.htmClick on specials...
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Are they cheaper than Konis. I'd probably go with whatever is cheaper, though the Spax may be even better for us than the Konis.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Are they cheaper than Konis.
Only in the BAT catalog. (Koni, $175 each, Spax T, $150).
Konis are always coming up cheaper from other sources like GForce Auto, or Shox.com, or Corey, etc. BAT is the only source for the Spax that I know of.
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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Originally posted by mcgainer:
And they also have new updated and revised rear sub-frames for sale too...
And and...they also have some pretty cool light-weight front sway bar links...I think I'm gonna order me some of'dem...
I like Eric at BAT, he is a good guy, but he doesn't always have the best pricing.
Example;
BAT's price for a reinforced sub-frame = $375
ATI's price for a reinforced sub-frame = $350
And ATI might be open to another group buy.
As for the "new light alloy" front sway bar end links; I bought a set, I also bought a set of his "upgraded" end links. The light alloy piece looked the same as a stock one (not good); the upgraded ones were heavier, but much more stout. I would definitely buy the "upgraded" end links and forget the alloy ones.
My $0.02, for what it's worth.
The Original Owner of 1998 SVT Contour #3384 of 6535,
Toreador Red/Midnight Blue, Assembled September 3rd, 1997
Also the Original Owner of a 1998.5 Contour SE Sport V6 5-speed,
Vibrant White/Greystone Sport Cloth, Assembled August 6th, 1998
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do you guys know if i get the BAT rear anti sway bar will i have to replace my end links or can i use the stock end links with the new poly bushings? (i feel like an idiot asking what probly is an obvious question) haha
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Stock endlinks are fine, but aftermarket are more fun.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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WTB: Very cheap beater
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ive read on here that if i dont "box in" my rear suspension, I can rip my subframe out...how does that happen if the stock end links are fine??
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Originally posted by nudespeed:
ive read on here that if i dont "box in" my rear suspension, I can rip my subframe out...how does that happen if the stock end links are fine??
Endlinks attach the swaybar to the moving parts of the suspension. It's the brackets that rip. These attach the swaybar to the subframe. And no, the subframe doesn't "rip out." The brackets get ripped off the subframe. They are very weak. "Boxing in" refers to strengthening the brackets.
Function before fashion.
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