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    Hey guys, I've been using these locking collars on and off for a few years but kind of always thought that I really didn't need them(only used them bc I payed for them). So my question is have any of you ever used these or felt the need to? For those who have no Idea of what these are they're just locking collars that wrap around the sway bar and sits right against the sway bar bushing and bracket to help prevent the sway bar from moving/sliding out of place.

    My sway bars are pretty fixed so they really don't move anyway, but while doing 80+MPH and/or making crazy turns any suspension would and will have some movement. Any thought on these???[IMG][/IMG][IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG][IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG]
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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    Well I took them off, made the suspension a lil too tight....
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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    They tightened it up? Wanna sell?
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    Did they really make a difference? I have a couple that came with my bar but didn't bother putting them on. If they actually made a difference then I'll go put them on right now.
    Black 98 GT bought in summer of 2009 w/28K miles- GTX Rims, Retrofit headlights, tinted tails, 20% tint all around, KYB Excel-G's, WBS Lowering Springs, 33mm Dorman front sway bar, 22mm Addco rear sway bar, BMR trailing arms, BMR STBs front and rear, ZZP control arms, Poly motor mounts, ZZP CAI, Thrasher shift kit
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    Made a NICE difference...I mean way better. After I took them off I immediately felt the looseness. I mean my suspension is stiff as it is now but that's how good those collars are. I was just hearing noises that I usually don't hear, as if the collars made it too stiff and or added tension I would say.
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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    huh didn't think those little collars would make that much of a difference. Guess i know what I'm doing tomorrow.
    Black 98 GT bought in summer of 2009 w/28K miles- GTX Rims, Retrofit headlights, tinted tails, 20% tint all around, KYB Excel-G's, WBS Lowering Springs, 33mm Dorman front sway bar, 22mm Addco rear sway bar, BMR trailing arms, BMR STBs front and rear, ZZP control arms, Poly motor mounts, ZZP CAI, Thrasher shift kit
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    You wont be mad, take a picture and let me know if it causes any noise. Maybe I did something wrong lol
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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    I want some. Where'd you get them. Regal suspension is never too stiff, although I outcorner GP's with ease.
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    I originally got mines from BMR but they discontinued a lot of stuff for the Wbodys (not bc of design but bc of the manufactuer, I talked to BMR a few days ago). Try WhiteLine.com they're leaders in todays suspension world (one of them anyway). It might be WhiteLinesuspension.com
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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    dayum. that sure is a purdy undercarriage. mine dont look like that.
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    Hey Bill, sell you mine for $100 shipped
    Black 98 GT bought in summer of 2009 w/28K miles- GTX Rims, Retrofit headlights, tinted tails, 20% tint all around, KYB Excel-G's, WBS Lowering Springs, 33mm Dorman front sway bar, 22mm Addco rear sway bar, BMR trailing arms, BMR STBs front and rear, ZZP control arms, Poly motor mounts, ZZP CAI, Thrasher shift kit
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeDudeAtHome View Post
    Hey Bill, sell you mine for $100 shipped
    That doesn't sound like the BillBoost pricing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    That doesn't sound like the BillBoost pricing.
    You can pick up the collars at ace hardware for 20bucks or order them off mcmastercar
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    Pretty sure Summit had them too...
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    I knew Dee was trying to screw me. Just wait til you guys see the next advice I give him when he's got an issue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    I knew Dee was trying to screw me. Just wait til you guys see the next advice I give him when he's got an issue.
    LOL funny, bc I have a question to ask you too about my most recent issue, LOL...Hey but I bought my Collars years ago so I wouldn't have the slightest idea of how much they'll cost today.
    Not your average grocery getter, but theres always at least two things on the list.... 10w-30 Castrol Titanium and Shell 91 premium mixed with a lil 100 octane racing gas......
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