RaideroftheLostArk
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 04/13/07
Posts: 49
Loc: Northridge, CA
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So, I live here in the SoCal in the Valley and I was on ebay looking at Sway-away torsion bars when I noticed that the company is in Chatsworth. On my way home from work, I decided to stop by and talk with a rep. Every time I inquire about them with a retailer, they go for about $220 (http://www.swayaway.com/OffRoadTrucks_5.php). After talking with the guy for a while, he said that they were discontinued and that they have about 70 sets laying around. He also said that if I could find enough buyers, he would cut me a deal. With enough orders, there would be significant savings. Here is what he quoted me:
1 set $142.00 set, plus tax
10 sets $109.00 each set, plus tax
25 sets $76.00 each set, plus tax
All 70 $50.00 each set, plus tax
Shipping is the buyer's responsibility.
Anyone interested? Has anyone heard good/bad info on Sway-away bars? This may just be something to try on my own.
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socalmonty
Rock Warrior
Reged: 10/05/03
Posts: 711
Loc: Orange County, CA
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Hmmm...interesting!
I'm wondering about balance FR/RR, if the torsion bars up front are stiffer but the rear suspension stays stock?
Also...are these available for both Gen1 & Gen2? I'd guess they would be different as the curb weight is different, and spring rates are usually different between two models once the curb weight differs by ~100 lbs or more.
Moar info!
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Sean - Orange County, CA
MAIL: seanwilliams78@gmail.com
1995 Montero SR - For exploring and getting away!
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo - 402hp and counting!
1966 VW Bug 2275cc - For stoplight drags!
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RECON45
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 07/20/09
Posts: 1216
Loc: Statesville, NC
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Whats the advantage of these vs stock?
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91 Montero LS "RECON", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, SR rear axle with air locker, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
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haztoys
Rock Warrior
Reged: 08/03/09
Posts: 629
Loc: Prescott AZ
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Great work thanks for looking them up ..
I would be in ...I had a set on a truck but its been some years ago and loved them ...Stock Gen1 truck small t-bar crank ...Ran it on fast gravel had a job in the mining industry ... Ran 45 mile of dirt road in to work and 45 miles out to go home every day ... "I" never was thinking they were to stiff ...They would get stiff at the end of there travel ...But I had about 7 miles of crazy "gravity cavitys" ..You could hit them hard and it would soak them up ...Where if you would drop into the gravity cavity with stock t-bars the truck would compress the suspension and "shot" you out the other side with no control ...I'm sure I would of wrecked the truck two times if it was not for the S/W bars ..One time I ended up off the road at a high speed and another getting into one of the gravity cavitys way to hot and compacting the suspension on the up hill side of the cavity .. Stock t-bars would of had the truck bousing like a rubber ball .. Trust me Ive done that before ..LOL..
It will ride better it will fix the "spring chop" that Mitsu's do on stock t-bars that at cranked up to much ...
I would be in on this on a set or maybe three...
Have a good day
David
Hazardous Toys inc
Edited by haztoys (08/11/10 09:01 AM)
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justice
Roll Me Over
Reged: 02/06/00
Posts: 3163
Loc: Coastal N Carolina, USA
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If these fit the Gen I, I'm in for one set. and Possibly two. Thanks for the legwork on this.
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99 Gen 2.5, fixing, awaiting build
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
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Angelo
Roll Me Over
Reged: 02/21/02
Posts: 3448
Loc: Charlotte NC
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I'm interested, but are they made for Monteros?
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99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite 33TSL StreetLock HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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RECON45
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 07/20/09
Posts: 1216
Loc: Statesville, NC
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Based on website info this looks like what he is talking about:
mitsubishi montero 4x4 - 1990-2000 - 27.5mm - 51 7/16" - 1737 - $220
There is another one:
mitsubishi montero 4x4 - 1982-1989 - 26mm - 50 1/2" - 1726 - $330
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91 Montero LS "RECON", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, SR rear axle with air locker, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
www.lifehope.us.com
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fhuzz
Rock Warrior
Reged: 04/26/01
Posts: 659
Loc: richmond hill, ontario
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I would be in for one set(gen one).
Thanks for going to the source and looking into these!
Dave
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'89 Monty LWB auto, 3rd row seating, 95SR rear + coils, genII UCA's and calipers/rotors, dual bouncies.
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MI_Mitsu
Rock Warrior
Reged: 03/24/06
Posts: 702
Loc: Romulus, Michigan (Detroit)
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I'd also consider 1 to 2 sets as well dependingg how low we could get each set!
I checked the site, curious on the their application cut-off. they show basically 82-89 and 90-00
There were 82's?
And are the late 90 & 91 units really the same as Gen2? or is there a mistake in the listing for the year range?
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89 Montero LS 3.0L/Auto
91 Montero RS 3.0L/Auto
87 Dodge Raider 2.6L/Auto
90 MightyMax 2.4L/Man
Parted/gone - parts available!
89 Montero LS 3.0L/Auto [Blue/Blue] (identical to my 1st), 88 Conquest SHP
Others: 37 Lincoln
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socalmonty
Rock Warrior
Reged: 10/05/03
Posts: 711
Loc: Orange County, CA
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Quote:
I'd also consider 1 to 2 sets as well dependingg how low we could get each set!
I checked the site, curious on the their application cut-off. they show basically 82-89 and 90-00
There were 82's?
And are the late 90 & 91 units really the same as Gen2? or is there a mistake in the listing for the year range?
The first Pajero concept SUV was in 1973 at an auto show...and the first Pajero to enter the Paris-Dakar Rally was 1983 (they started making them in '82 in Japan). 
As for the year cutoffs...they are going off the JDM versions. The Gen2 in Japan came in January '91. But basically, if it's a US Gen1 platform, you need the smaller diameter bar. Gen2's get the larger (27.5mm?) bar.
Aftermarket companies make little screw ups like this all the time.
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Sean - Orange County, CA
MAIL: seanwilliams78@gmail.com
1995 Montero SR - For exploring and getting away!
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo - 402hp and counting!
1966 VW Bug 2275cc - For stoplight drags!
Edited by SoCalMonty (08/11/10 11:54 AM)
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