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fcsmls
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DEC 10, 01:09 PM
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Word of caution when removing sway bar bolts. I used impact wrench on mine and twisted off two of the four in the process. It's a pain in the ** to drill out and retap when you do this!
Suggest using lots of penetrating oil to soak in advance and hand sockets when doing this to avoid what I had happen. Slower but faster!
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MulletproofMonk
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DEC 10, 06:34 PM
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I used an impact to do all of mine on two cars with no issues. When there is rust it makes them hotter then hell, but they have come out... That being said, you always take a risk when using any air tools... Sometimes it's good to use the wrench to break it loose and the impact to remove it the rest of the way.
Fortune Cookie say: Shortcuts make long delays. ------------------
-Brian
My 87 GT Poly Suspension Upgrade (all pics) thread http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/094633.html
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IVANNATINKLE
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JAN 23, 02:38 AM
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great write up!!! so handles much better now?
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MulletproofMonk
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JAN 23, 08:41 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by IVANNATINKLE:
great write up!!! so handles much better now? |
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02greens10 bought the car from the pictures. His response is:
| quote | Originally posted by 02greens10:
I bought this car, and have recently started driving it daily and it handles good IMO. I havent driven any fiero like i have this one and it goes right around bends with ease. There is also a lesson here: when all this stuff is apart change the ball joints, no matter what. I put lowering springs on this car afterwards and the ball joints seemed to have no play, but at the alignment shop they were loose (and they were for real). I had to take all the front apart again to install Rodneys ball joints. This car is bumpy so if roads around you arent good, i wouldnt recommend all the poly, Kybs, and lowering springs. I have good roads with nice banked curves  here so I dont have a problem at all.
I also disposed of the poly boots. They are **** , dont use them.
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chopjoe
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JAN 25, 11:01 PM
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Thank you for the great photo record. I have an 87 GT and installed a rear sway bar with no other upgrades and found the car handles worse. I am taking the bar off for now until I have the time to do what you did.
Thank You,
Joe------------------
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katore8105
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MAR 01, 11:30 PM
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I have trolled this thread a few times and am referencing it again for my poly upgrade coming in the mail. Thanks for the detailed by the numbers and also to those who allowed us the information on the dust covers and also using the poly to cover the rubber! Saving me some time and money in the long run.
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jmex
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MAR 02, 03:28 AM
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You actually *can* use the poly ball joint dust boots......if you're just going for the "look".
When I did all my bushings I kept the OEM rubber dust boots in place, as the poly ones obviously wouldn't seal properly.
I simply cut the hole in the small end of the poly dust boots larger and fit them *over* the rubber boots.....works like a charm, and helps protect the rubber boot.
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Now thats more like it... Looks like he was doing the poly upgrade on a donor car with all those cob webs and rust. JMO
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jsketcham
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MAR 02, 08:47 AM
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a great writeup and photos. kudos to all that gave optional tips and input as well. I havent done this yet to my 3 fieros but it is in the works for this spring.
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MadDanceSkillz
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MAR 09, 01:13 PM
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I'll be starting my poly upgrade on my 86/87 GT conversion in the next 5 minutes using Brian's great guide. Wish me luck! ------------------
86GT Modded 3.4l Pushrod V6 with Trueleo
1972 Honda CB350 Motorcycle
PM Me if you need:
Interior/Exterior Parts
Stock Switches/Bezels
Gauge Clusters
Body Panels
Fiero Rotor Hubs for Brake Swaps
Or custom fabricated parts! My prices are very low.
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MulletproofMonk
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MAR 09, 06:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jmex:
Now thats more like it... Looks like he was doing the poly upgrade on a donor car with all those cob webs and rust. JMO |
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I appreciate all the people that have left positive comments and hope this has helped you.
| quote | Originally posted by MadDanceSkillz:
I'll be starting my poly upgrade on my 86/87 GT conversion in the next 5 minutes using Brian's great guide. Wish me luck!
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Good luck David. Let us know if you do it by the numbers and it works or if you find a shortcut.
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-Brian
My 87 GT Poly Suspension Upgrade (all pics) thread http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/094633.html
Removing the roof panel
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/106413.html[This message has been edited by MulletproofMonk (edited 01-05-2013).]
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