Front Sta-Bar Orientation

[Frank H.]

i'm trying to remember how the 3/4" front bar in my 67 coupe was mounted. depending on
orientation the very ends of the bar bend slightly up or down. otherwise,
the bar appears symmetrical. does anyone know which way it goes or if it even matters? i
took some cell pics before i pulled it but of course they aren't clear enough to tell.
also checked the AIM, chassis and shop manuals and they don't show or mention orientation.
i ask because the frame mounts take on a slight downward angle once the mounting bolts
are tightened. at least the way i have it now.thanks.

[Leif A.]

Re: Front Sta-Bar Orientation

Go back to your post in the CF and look closely at the pic I posted there. Your link bolt is installed upside down and appears to be too long, as well.

[Frank H.]

Re: Front Sta-Bar Orientation

hi leif, let me re-phrase the question, why is the bracket/bushing assembly
twisted away from the frame at its inboard edge? if you look closely at the
pic you can just see the gap and the twist. i saw this mentioned in a post at
another forum but now i can't find it. if the bar were flipped it looks
as though it might reduce that gap. i haven't tried it yet. i should add, i
don't know if this is even the original bar. although it looked the part.
i don't think it has anything to do with this but i've seen diagrams that show
a shim under the bracket and bushing. and others that don't.
the bolt was part of this kit from paragon:
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...it-rubber.aspx
and the bolt is in that position out of habit, if the nut falls off for some
reason you have a chance of not losing the bolt. other than possible ground
clearance issues, is there a reason it goes the other way?
thanks again for your help.

[Alan D.]

Re: Front Sta-Bar Orientation

Frame was assembled up side down.

[Joe L.]

Re: Front Sta-Bar Orientation

hi leif, let me re-phrase the question, why is the bracket/bushing assembly
twisted away from the frame at its inboard edge? if you look closely at the
pic you can just see the gap and the twist. i saw this mentioned in a post at
another forum but now i can't find it. if the bar were flipped it looks
as though it might reduce that gap. i haven't tried it yet. i should add, i
don't know if this is even the original bar. although it looked the part.
i don't think it has anything to do with this but i've seen diagrams that show
a shim under the bracket and bushing. and others that don't.
the bolt was part of this kit from paragon:
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...it-rubber.aspx
and the bolt is in that position out of habit, if the nut falls off for some
reason you have a chance of not losing the bolt. other than possible ground
clearance issues, is there a reason it goes the other way?
thanks again for your help.

Frank-------

The bar in the photo is installed correctly and, yes, it does matter which way it's installed.

As has been mentioned, the bolt is installed upside down. The head of the bolt should be at the bottom. However, when the correct bolt is installed and the nut drawn down, there will be more than an inch of exposed threads at the top. If there were not, you'd never be able to install the nut without otherwise compressing the link assembly. The correct bolt should be 5-25/32" in length. Functionally, it would work just as well the way you have it as long as you cut off the excess threads. But, to be correct, you need it with the head at the bottom and the excess threads at the top.

[Frank H.]

Re: Front Sta-Bar Orientation

thanks guys, glad i don't have flip the bar.
not that it's a big deal. and give or take a 1/64" the bolt
measures 5 25/32" so assuming that the spacer is the correct
length it should be gtg.