[weissguy]

The autotech bar has these 'sliding links' that stick in the air and snow. How durable are they when dragged thru snow, and covered with road grime and salt?

 

[lotus7]

Re: autotech sway in snow (weissguy)

They'll stick... one side usually does, and the car becomes contrary. I remove mine for slick conditions.

 

[PittsburghPassat]

Re: autotech sway in snow (lotus7)

Time for the stupid question...I was looking for these for my 99 Passat, I spoke with Dave at ABD racing, he said they use the same sway bars Auto Tech does...now for my question, what slides on these bars? From talking to him, I was under the impression you drill into the rear twist beam, and then mount the ends onto the bottom of the shocks with longer shock bolts provided by AutoTech, or ABD, and the middle part of the bar is fastened to the torsion bar. Once this is done, what moves on the rear bar? Thanks.
Kris

 

[lotus7]

Re: autotech sway in snow (PittsburghPassat)

the arms of the bar are tubular, and slide thru a poly bushing that is captured in a "lollipop" bolt. this bolt threads into a spherical rod end . this then is bolted to the trailing arm.They can interfere with aftermarket rear mufflers.

 

[weissguy]

Re: autotech sway in snow (lotus7)

it only looks like a cuple of degrees of movement so binding shouldnt be a problem, but it does move! I dont want salt dirt and water contamination in the bushings.


[Modified by weissguy, 9:43 AM 12-4-2001]

 

[PittsburghPassat]

Re: autotech sway in snow (weissguy)

OK, now I understand. Thanks for the info.