I think the added hole would increase the torsion on the bar, how much I am not certain. I am going to wait for @Dave@DDMWorks comments before I do anything. I must have my links on the inside of the bar, as I remember mine stand almost straight up and down.
Sway Bar
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@Jeff@DDMWorks installed mine.. If it's installed wrong then he did it.....
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That is the way I installed mine. The same way as the picture with link pretty much straight up.
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@Jeff@DDMWorks installed mine.. If it's installed wrong then he did it.....
Actually mine link is the same position(on the outside), I am guessing you have yours on the lift?
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Not when the picture i posted was taken... It was on the ground...
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I dont think it matters technically which side its on... I know it creates an angle if its mounted on the outer side. But it would have to break the link to make a difference...
So as long as it doesn't touch anything i believe everyone will be fine mounting them on either side of the bar.
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I agree 100%, either way they work great!
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Just hang it from the bedroom ceiling fan - no one will notice...
Is that to hold up the heavy girls you are with @Tripod?
I dont think it matters technically which side its on... I know it creates an angle if its mounted on the outer side. But it would have to break the link to make a difference...
So as long as it doesn't touch anything i believe everyone will be fine mounting them on either side of the bar.
You might be right Rab but then again if it was up and down it might not flex as much in the turns, maybe that is why your side pipes were scraping in Deal's Gap?
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"Stiffness"... "Rigid"... "3 holes vs. 2 holes?"...
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Is that to hold up the heavy girls you are with @Tripod?
You might be right Rab but then again if it was up and down it might not flex as much in the turns, maybe that is why your side pipes were scraping in Deal's Gap?
No. It wasn't on back then.
I will call Dave in a little while and get the scoop.
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@Alpha Media or @Turbosling .... any ETA for the Alpha links for the sway bar?
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Thank you for the patience, infomation DROP!
Questions about the Alpha sway bar. Is there a difference between the Alpha sway bar besides I see three holes vs two holes on the DDMWorks one? Bar thickness/rigidity?
Our earlier versions had three holes, our newer versions are four. Our bar thickness is 1/4" I am not sure what DDMWorks sway bar thickness is but our product allow more options in terms of stiffness
settings.Secondly does Alpha make adjustable end links or grease fitting sway bar mounting brackets?
Alpha is in a validation stage for our adjustable end links. At the moment we are not producing any sway bar mounting brackets as we do not see any improvement of replacing the OE.
Will the Alpha bar work with the DDMWorks adjustable end links and sway bar mounting brackets if you do not sell Alpha ones?To my knowledge, the answer is no, but if @Dave@DDMWorks send me a set I can give you an answer (I promise I won't wrap it again :P)
I too would love to know the stiffness of the Alpha sway bar since DDM states theirs is 30% more rigid than stock.
From our engineering department.
Alpha Swaybar:
#1 hole 1.47 (147%) times stiffer than stock
#2 hole 1.63 (163%) times stiffer than stock*
#3 hole 1.82 (182%) times stiffer than stock
#4 hole 2.07 (207%) times stiffer than stock**
We achieve this equation using this formula.
twist = (2 x torque x length) / (pi x diam^4 x material modulus)
* #1 hole start from edge of swaybar moving in
** #2 hole is not to be used without Alpha swaybar end links
*** Early production does not have #4 hole
**** Your OE links will fit all other holes, for the #3 and #4 the link needs to move to the front of the control arm/ A-arm. -
"Stiffness"... "Rigid"... "3 holes vs. 2 holes?"...
Must... hold... back... -
Thank you for the patience, infomation DROP!
Questions about the Alpha sway bar. Is there a difference between the Alpha sway bar besides I see three holes vs two holes on the DDMWorks one? Bar thickness/rigidity?
Our earlier versions had three holes, our newer versions are four. Our bar thickness is 1/4" I am not sure what DDMWorks sway bar thickness is but our product allow more options in terms of stiffness
settings.Secondly does Alpha make adjustable end links or grease fitting sway bar mounting brackets?
Alpha is in a validation stage for our adjustable end links. At the moment we are not producing any sway bar mounting brackets as we do not see any improvement of replacing the OE.
Will the Alpha bar work with the DDMWorks adjustable end links and sway bar mounting brackets if you do not sell Alpha ones?To my knowledge, the answer is no, but if @Dave@DDMWorks send me a set I can give you an answer (I promise I won't wrap it again :P)
I too would love to know the stiffness of the Alpha sway bar since DDM states theirs is 30% more rigid than stock.
From our engineering department.
Alpha Swaybar:
#1 hole 1.47 (147%) times stiffer than stock
#2 hole 1.63 (163%) times stiffer than stock*
#3 hole 1.82 (182%) times stiffer than stock
#4 hole 2.07 (207%) times stiffer than stock**
We achieve this equation using this formula.
twist = (2 x torque x length) / (pi x diam^4 x material modulus)
* #1 hole start from edge of swaybar moving in
** #2 hole is not to be used without Alpha swaybar end links
*** Early production does not have #4 hole
**** Your OE links will fit all other holes, for the #3 and #4 the link needs to move to the front of the control arm/ A-arm.Specs for 3 hole? I just received a 3 hole so the 4 must be super new.
Any ETA on links .... I've got a slingshot and a 3 hole sway bar but no Alpha end links
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anyone want to sell me your OE bar?
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anyone want to sell me your OE bar?
Want to play with an idea....You can have mine but I won't get it out of storage until we get and stay above freezing ..... likely March in Wisconsin
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anyone want to sell me your OE bar?
Want to play with an idea....PM me your address.