Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Suspension For those with the Aussie Bar!!!

so i'm not sure if i'm following this correctly or not ...

my connection to the subframe got tore too.
so to fix this i just need to get the backing plates welded to the stock brackets right?
i dont' need another set of brackets do i?

thanks,
jaosn

I tore my old (stock) brackets to pieces. Any decent shop should be able to weld Aussie's backing plates to the subframe if you have done what I did.

Sorry about the pics, I will get them in the morning.

Speaking of upgraded backing plates...
Stazi, any idea on the third batch yet? Did you get the paypal I sent off a few weeks ago?
I don't want a torn subframe!!!

The SCA 21mm bar has the same problems as the Aussie bar, but not quite as pronounced due to its intermediate stiffness over the OE bar. I've had the SCA bar for 2+ years now and have battled bent brackets and backing plates all along. I've never let it get as far as actually breaking anything, but I'm sure if I weren't so dilligent about bending these parts back every once and a while, something would break, as seen with the Aussie bars.

The SCA bar does need reinforcement for long term durability.

-Kurt

So if the problem lies in the stock brackets being too small for the larger bushings, how does welding the bar in place help you? or doesn't it? Wouldn't you still need the larger brackets for proper fitment?

The upgraded backing plate is used so you can employ the larger bushing bracket that was sent with your bar originally.

Ok, I forgot to get the pics the other night. I got outside and started tinkering with the truck and spaced it.

After I read this tonite, I went out, pulled the car up on a ramp and got some pics. They aren't the best and the suspension/subframe pieces prohibit me from getting any of the other side of the bracket.





I hope that gives you a better idea on what I have done.