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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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FS: Alta 19mm rear swaybar

SOLD!

I had this bar installed on my car at the Dragon last May. It started squeaking, I got tired of it, Alta was completely unhelpful, and I simply don't want it badly to bother with greasing, etc. I replaced the stock bar back in February.

There are around 10,000 miles on the bar. The paint has peeled up from both ends (see photo), but otherwise it's in great shape.

They're not in the photos, but I also have the metal pieces that fit around the bushings.

I don't recall exactly, but I think I paid around $180 for this, and they seem to be going for about that same price now. I'm looking for $100 plus shipping.



 

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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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i guess you are not the only one with rubber bushings
here is my alta 19mm
 
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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By the way, my car is a Cooper. I don't think there's any difference between bars for MC and MCS, but correct me if I'm wrong.
 
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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note for the industrious: install zerk fittings when you install this sway bar.
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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bump... here's a post where Alta mentions the bushings kits, which cost $15 and include grease. This may help with the squeaking issue.
 

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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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bump... I am now in possession of a suitable shipping box.

Reduced price: $110 + shipping.
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Why do you say those are not poly bushings, if I may pry? From the pic it sure looks like they could be poly...
 
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Bump... still available for $110.

Originally Posted by jasonsmf
Why do you say those are not poly bushings, if I may pry? From the pic it sure looks like they could be poly...
My mechanic said they were rubber, and they're black - for some reason I thought the poly ones would be lighter. In any case, they squeak like hell on my car.
 

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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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A simple way to ship sway bars is to use just slip foam pipe insulation over the bar to protect it and it's surroundings (i.e., the kind used on residential water pipes). I've shipped a number of Ford Taurus bars this way via Fed-Ex ground with no problems.
 
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Bump... price reduced to $100.
 
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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PM sent.

Thanks, Jasun
 
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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Bump. Still available.
 
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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P.M. Sent
 
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Swaybar is sold.
 
 
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