How to install a front sway bar in your Austin Healey Sprite. Bugeye Build Episode 150
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The Frogeye gets an anti-roll bar to help with handling. Plus, have you ever wondered how to jack up the front of your Sprite? Pay close attention!
Just a quick disclaimer... this may not be the "correct" way to do this job but it's how I did it with what resources I have on hand.
Thanks again to @MossMotorsCom for their continuing support of the channel and this project. Here's where to go to get the new parts I used in this video:
Bushing kit: Moss part number 280-935 (tinyurl.com/ys57cezp)
Locator pair (two pairs required): Moss part number 263-778 (tinyurl.com/4d4cb7mp)
Bushing strap (two required): Moss part number 263-430 (tinyurl.com/37sak6s6)
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Great Job Ian! New bushings & hardware will make it better handling.
@EconoboxGarage
Ай бұрын
Thanks Dan. Looking forward to driving it with the upgraded suspension!
Nice job, Ian. Next time, even with the e-brake on, please chock your wheels. Belts and suspenders.
@EconoboxGarage
Ай бұрын
Good point! Thank you.
Very interesting Ian. I would never have realized the frame rails were already prepared for the sway bar mounts. Well done. I shall do the same once re@dy as I have the pre drilled spring pans to use on my car. 😊
@EconoboxGarage
Ай бұрын
Apparently those threaded blocks were included from the start of Bugeye production. Perhaps the bar was not installed as a cost saving measure.
I bought one of these kits when Leyland closed out it’s competition department. The competition rear leaves make an even bigger improvement. They stop the rear squat in corners that lifts the inside front wheel and they ride smoother as you don’t keep hitting the rear bump stops.
@EconoboxGarage
Ай бұрын
Working on upgrades bit by bit as the budget allows. I'll be keeping my eyes out for front and and rear dampers next I think.
Another good video, Ian!
@EconoboxGarage
21 күн бұрын
Thanks, Joel. Glad you enjoyed it!
Where’d you get that poster in the intro?
@EconoboxGarage
Ай бұрын
The previous owner had it and sent it with the car.
I'm interested in your feedback on the change in driving performance with this installed. Did it stiffen up the front end on corners?
@EconoboxGarage
Ай бұрын
It definitely feels better... the front seems more controlled over most obstacles and bumps. I haven't been able to put too many miles on it yet as the weather has been uncooperative!