RideTech MuscleBar F body 69

[glr0212]

Anyone else installed a musclebar on a 69 Camaro? The arms seem to hit the factory bump stop pads that are welded onto the subframe.

I didn't realize I would have to cut up my subframe in order to install the musclebar. The frame is already powder coated.

Any suggestions? Are these bump stops easy to remove? I guess I'm willing to take them off but wanted to check and see if anyone else had this same problem. Also wanted to let people know who are considering purchasing one of these that this little surgery will have to be performed. For a sway bar that cost $500 you think they could at least let you know this needs to be done before you buy it.

Having said that, I'm happy with the A-arms, shocks, and tru-turn stuff I got from ridetech. The only other problem i had were the shock spacers didn't fit in the lower A-arm. I guess the powdercoating was too thick or the spacer neck was machined correctly. simple fix.

[dwfastcam]

I cant believe i found this thread, im a few years late. I am having the same issue. My frame is also already powdercoated. I knew to open up the pockets for the larger swaybar clearance. It bothers me that ridetech does not have a bulletin in the instructions that warns for this three years later.

[b17brian]

It's in the instructions, step #3 and there is a picture too.

[jlwdvm]

Check out post 6 and 12. I made the same mistake. If you are careful with a grinder it shouldn't be a big deal. http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...rack-car-build

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by jlwdvm

Check out post 6 and 12. I made the same mistake. If you are careful with a grinder it shouldn't be a big deal. http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...rack-car-build

I remember that, yep, common mistake.

What did you ever figure on the Wilwood clearance issue? shimming do it?