Another EK Ute on SA Roads

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I picked up a front bar off of Briby at the nationals, not sure of the brand it is silver and without measuring it I would guess it would be no smaller than 22mm. I have a funny feeling I have already spoken to Todd as I bought a mounting kit for the swaybar on the back of the rattler and they weren't doing them anymore ? I will call them and see what the go is. We have a wedding to attend in Moss Vale in October - Bathurst race day off all days to get married ........ :evil: :evil: :evil: I know its nothing like it used to be but I still watch it all every year.....
Maybe I can come for a drive and pick it up ?
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Yes, that's a plan. Moss Vale is about 90mins from me.
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I bought a back one from Whiteline I think it was I can look back at my records mate if you want
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Actually just checked it was Todd Selby's "Signature Swaybars"
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Fraud XP also fits very well if you require a bit of room around a larger pumkin diff.

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That is what I have on the back of my banjo on the ute. XP to XC I believe, and possibly later wagons and Utes which retained the leaf spring rear axle.


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Thanks for the comments guys.

Fitted up the new tie rod ends that went smoothly. Then off to get a wheel alignment. Found an old school mechanic who was great. He works on the old school stuff and is around the same vintage as you folk on here :lol:


He has a Servex unit, which you don’t see many of. He adjusted up the drag link, reset the toe in and camber. Handles a lot better now. The garage has been around since just after WW2.

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Handy to know.


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He must have been there a while - still has a 7 digit phone number !!!!! :lol:
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A nice cruise north 😎
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Teague brothers, or is that hawker?


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Teague motors at Hawker
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