Sway-Away 26mm Torsion bars AVAILABLE!

[Acuta73]

Finally got some info back from Sway-Away:


Hello Eric,

Thank you for your email.

We can do a small production run of these torsion bars at $285.00 per set.

The lead time is 3 to 4 weeks and we would need 50% to start the job.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,
--
Eric

Sway-A-Way, Inc.
9667 Owensmouth Ave., Unit 100
Chatsworth, CA 91311



Gonna contact him Monday for particulars so I can post the info here. Basically, I talked them into a small production run FOR US. So please, if you were wanting them, NOW is the time (well, soon as I figure out the what's and who's). Good time for those part hoarders to pick up a set or 2, as well.

[b-dub]

for gen 2 correct? does it help lift it any higher or just help it ride better when lifted? probably in for sure.. already got my montero arms waiting. 4 weeks should hopefully allow me time to come up with the money

[Acuta73]

Spec shows up to 1989 on those bars, so yep, yers is a go!

Soon as I have info, you'll know more. Keep in mind, they want 50% up-front...just not sure if that is per set ordered or for a fixed number of sets and all the money up front for the production run. This may yet fail unless we can get some people on board if that is the case.

[crvtec90]

So its 4x4 stuff......or is 2wd the same?

[b-dub]

torsion is 4x4

[crvtec90]

oh yeah....i was thinking sway bars, not torsion bars. gotta read slower so my brain can catch up.

[mikewarme]

Im in. Just email me when ready for payment. I have a set of these on my 83 and they are awesome. Would like some for my 85. Mitsubishi does not even have the stock ones anymore!

[Acuta73]

Still waiting to hear back, he gave me a direct email, but he also gave me a phone #. Will give him a ring on Monday morning.

[b-dub]

-Twiddles thumbs -

[Acuta73]

Hello Eric,

We can do a run of 4 sets.

We can use a credit card for the 50%, or, you can send in a check for $570 ($285.00 x 4 sets = $1140.00)
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4 is apparently their minimum. We have three so far, so I may go ahead and order 2 sets and sit on one. Gotta figure out a way for us to get our deposits made en masse so that we can get this run started and get our shinnies shipped! Deposit will be $142 for each of us. Gonna call him and see if we can get a common ordering acct or some such. Other option is PayPal, can send it to me, and I'll pass it on to them. Trick is, we still have at least 3 shipping addresses for this.

Still need to iron out a few kinks, I guess. BUT, this is going to happen for sure now.


ATTENTION FENCE SITTERS:

This may (or may not) be the last time these torsion bars are available, NOW would be a damn good time to get a set of OS bars for your 4x4 if you ever think you are going to want a set! Considering the level of persistence I had to put into this, you may never get them to do another run!!

[b-dub]

Well just let me know. When do you think we will need to get the money I'll have it Thursday but was planning to do my exhaust. But it can always wait lol

[Acuta73]

Do please wait on exhaust...this will happen fast when it does. Just need Mike to input, and a phone call.

[b-dub]

Will do. I already have my montero arms might as well get them while I can.

[b-dub]

Can't wait to get this all sorted out! this truck is going to have about triple what it's worth into it by the time I even get it on the road! lol

got my new montero arms with balljoints, going to get shackles this week if I didn't wait too long on that deal. she'll be sitting pretty soon enough.

come on 4th person let's get this done .. the sooner we confirm and order them the sooner we can sit back and wait forever for them to be finished ;)
by that time I should have it legal

[Acuta73]

Had to go through my finances and make sure I could swing 2 sets. Really I can't, but I will anyway. Gonna call him either tomorrow from my layover or Friday when I get home from the road. Expect a PM this weekend about how to make your payment, will email Mr. Warme at the same time. With 3-4 weeks of lead time, I've gotta get mine ordered ASAP. Was really hoping to get a few more takers on this, but it is what it is.

[b-dub]

My money is read

[Acuta73]

LAST CHANCE!

Ball is rolling, getting the orders set now. Guessing early next week and this production run is a done deal depending on how fast these guys send their deposit/payment. If you want in, send me a PM with a valid email addy.

I am ordering 2 sets, the additional set will be sat on for a few months for board members. Yes, you WILL be charged a premium for the fact I can't really afford 2 sets right now, but I am going to do so anyhow.

[b-dub]

Cool of you to snatch the second set so we can get this done before they change their mind.

PM sent awaiting the form :)

[Acuta73]

Emails sent out, sorry for being slow...been busier than the proverbial one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.


Edit: I just noticed something...list price for these bars was $330, we were quoted at $285!

[b-dub]

will do this today thanks




ANNNND done..

[b-dub]

wait so did we get a cheaper deal or was the price off?? I just sent the form for the $142.50... I mean I'd pay the 330 but I honestly don't have the spare 22.50 at this moment.

[b-dub]

So? Any updates. I never got a reply from him

[Acuta73]

Nada yet, assuming he'll send me sometime next week. If not, I call him Friday.

Yeah, $285 not much less, but it IS less! lol

[whitelespaul]

I've had a set of these on my truck for the past 20 years. It was one of the first mods I did. they're well worth it. twenty years of hot GA sun and off roading later, they still hold true.

[b-dub]

What differences does it actually make running them. I know it would obviously be stronger for when they are cranked

[whitelespaul]

The larger diameter combined with the higher quality alloy of these bars stiffen the suspension so your tires stay in contact with the ground better in the rough stuff. You do NOT want to crank your TB's to the max because you lose suspension travel when you do this. You'll be on the bump stops all the time off road. I have mined cranked somewhere between 1 - 2" and get the rest of the clearance I need with a 2" body lift and fender well mods.

[pennyman1]

The other thing to remember is that these bars won't sag when wound up like the factory bars will.

[b-dub]

This is killing me.. I need my truck on the road .. now . I'm short about $50 to do the exhaust until the 19th so I'm having issues waiting

[Acuta73]

Just got in from Holiday Hell Week 2012. Sent him an email, if no response by the time I get up, I'll shoot him a call this afternoon. (assuming he's not off due to the 4th?)

[jeremy2.2]

got that set laying around still im intrested in them lmk asap

[b-dub]

you really need to read.

[jeremy2.2]

i have mine cranked all the way was that way when i bought the truck and the front is so stiff that it dosent move an inch...... the shocks can b un bolted an takin out buy hand its as if they dont do anything im wo0undering if u guys have any suggestions i want a smoother ride without losing my clearance im running 33's right now...maybe a larger off road shock might help????? if all else fails gonna cranck them down an put 31's on it

[jeremy2.2]

so im geussing u havent even got them yet?? i just read that someone was buying the extra set because u could not find anouther person... id like a set if you have an extra after all is said and done thanks.....

[87octane]

Dude, Rancho 5000 for +2 inches of travel, got'em in my 2wd to control my custom coils. Part # RS5602. cheap, $50 ea.
Seals suck, already blew one side, but my road is a killer, whatever.
If you can find KYB white hi pressure gas, they nail the shock valving every time, don't know about increased travel though.
As for your torsion bar spring rate, real men bounce when unloaded and don't calm down till there's a thousand pounds in the bed. Haul more stuff more often. Get some livestock, you'll understand then.
Cheers.

[jeremy2.2]

lol thanks live stock ill make a note of that

[camoit]

Any new info on this?

[camoit]

Any new info on this?

I talked with Bets. There to small for them. I was given another name. Sac Spring Company. they didn't make them ether. Now they gave me the name McCoy bros springs in southern CA, no go there but I did leave a message with the parent company in Ab. Canada. 800 663 7800

4 wheel parts use sway-a-way so there lead time is no better then what you have going now.

[camoit]

OK These guys can build you bars in about 3 weeks.
Talk to Jose a Spanish sounding guy. 909-399-5121

If you send them a bar they will match it or make it bigger.



summers brothers


http://www.summersbrothersracing.com/contact%20us.htm

[b-dub]

Well the last thing that was up was Eric @ sway away had a limit of 4. Acuta was getting 2 i was getting 1 and another guy was getting 1. I've had my order filled out for over a month and nothing was ever taken out. Acuta contacted Eric and learned there was apparently some conflict with the 3rd persons info so we were waiting for.that to be sorted out. ...stillllllll waiting. .. (i seriously don't think the 3rd person is at any fault sway away has been ignoring most calls and emails it seems )

[camoit]

Well the last thing that was up was Eric @ sway away had a limit of 4. Acuta was getting 2 i was getting 1 and another guy was getting 1. I've had my order filled out for over a month and nothing was ever taken out. Acuta contacted Eric and learned there was apparently some conflict with the 3rd persons info so we were waiting for.that to be sorted out. ...stillllllll waiting. .. (i seriously don't think the 3rd person is at any fault sway away has been ignoring most calls and emails it seems )


Yep I under stand.. I just know from experience that they can take up to a year. If you contact the guy above they can make them on an order by order basis. All you need to do is send them 1 bar and they can make them what ever size you like. Larger or smaller. I wouldn't doubt if sway-away has summers brothers OEM them for them. I called 19 different places before I contacted summers. You might want to call them and find out what they can do if you guys are "stuck" I was that way with them on bump stops when I started my project. after 6 months I said for get it.

[Acuta73]

The bugger is:

1. Finding a bar to send em, would mean scrounging one out of a yard, and having to pay for it. Be tough to pocket one...

2. Pay to ship the damn thing.

3. IF they can make a larger than stock out of a good quality alloy. ie, thicker, not longer.

Real pisser is Sway-Away makes what I need at the quality I would trust. Getting them to do it is like herding cats.

[b-dub]

catnip works well or just throw some food in a metalic bowl... oh wait.. yeah the arms lol

I still need a trans so I'm in no hurry any longer

[camoit]

ha ha ha ha ha ha......

I know from experience that they made good bars. We used them in the class 9 cars.
You can always send them one of yours. Unless your driving on it.

[camoit]

So no one has a bar off there truck you can send out to these guys? Just trying to find options for you.

http://www.summersbrothersracing.com/contact%20us.htm

You can also contact http://www.purplespring.com and see if they might have a line on someone that can make them. They jumped right on mine and they should be here this week.

[Acuta73]

For now, I am throwing in the towel. I will contact them and renig. I HATE doing that because we may never get them to do it again, but...frankly? I don't have the cash to buy 2-3 sets and I only have 2 people interested right now. Our 3rd is not answering email or PM....sooo...

Sorry for the pain guys, but I just don't have the time to get these idiots going and trying to get payment arranged. Not real big on trying to consolidate payment for a number of reasons and generally assume others are as careful with their money and payment methods as I am.

I WILL try this again later, if we can get a number of 4x4 guys interested, mebbe I will give it a go again sooner rather than later?

Real bitch? They had the material ready to go, just needed payments to go through. None aside from B-Dub and mine cleared (but were not drafted).

Maybe next time?

I'll look into Purple Spring, see what they can do and what they need within the next couple months, I hope. Just personally behind the curve right now, hoping things change soon!

[b-dub]

Oh well fine with me. I bought a 2000 blazer anyways so the dodge is not even being touched... Ill possibly keep it and have the trans rebuilt but only because i have so much money tied into it already.... Plus it can really handle some mud! Loving that lsd

[Acuta73]

Really sorry man, you were the one to stick with me on this mess...we had another come in late that I'm sure would have been good. Just too little too late.

For clarity, our bids at work change every 6 months. I got a less pay bid for the Winter this year to get the days off I insist on (for my son). This means a $4-600 drop in monthly pay. I just can't do it. And having that unnamed person just not answer or help any F'd me completely. This shoulda been done in July, and it's still not done.

Frustrated, somewhat pissed at Sway-Away, and annoyed about the fact payment shoulda been easy, but SA continued to make a mess of it.


Edit: Keep that SOB, is a rockin platform to mod on. If you have a new DD like me, just pick at it til she's done!

[mikewarme]

I have tried getting in contact with no luck. I gave credit card info months ago. I've been tied up lately but really would like a pair. Either we try them again or I have bars laying around and would be happy to ship one to Camoit's source. I have the sway away bars on my 83 btw and they are cranked up to the max. Bumpy even on pavment :)). That was my option till i go back to stock rims and tires as Im not about to hack my track up. But I'm building another one and want good bars on it too.
Mike
Feel free to call 818 2683012 Or Mikewarme@yahoo.com. Note if I don't respond to email try again as I've had a lot of mail end up in spam box!!

[camoit]

I know that purple spring.com doesn't do torsion bars, but Rob may have someone that can. 704-232-6990 But Summers Brothers can do it. 909-399-5121 They just need a spring to work from. I would guess they have the tools to tell them the spring rate of the stock bars. Never hurts to call them. It might be worth wile to call Mitsubishi and ask them if they can tell us what the spring rate is for the stock bars. If we have that, it will make it easer to build new ones.

[b-dub]

Yeah never did get any replies on my multiple emails. I love my blazer and the ram50 is just sitting... i wanted something with at least ac for our humid summers so now hav8ng a/c power everything and cruise. .. I can't complain... Plus access to parts is so nice haha but something about the dodge won't let me sell it

[camoit]

Yeah never did get any replies on my multiple emails. I love my blazer and the ram50 is just sitting... i wanted something with at least ac for our humid summers so now hav8ng a/c power everything and cruise. .. I can't complain... Plus access to parts is so nice haha but something about the dodge won't let me sell it

You can get after market AC for the dodge. Call http://www.polarbear-air.com