Geoff4130 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Just how important is this part? Can I continue driving without hurting my car? I wasn't paying attention and ran off the road and went a bit airborne and landed in a corn, or something, field. It broke on the driver side right by the bushing that holds it to the frame. Right now it's being held together with JB weld and lots of Duct Tape. If it is really important, where is the best place to get one and can they be taken off any 96-99 Legacy? I've been on Jeep trails, jumped my car over an intersection, gone off the beaten path tons of time and a field breaks my car, dammit. The only other damage was breaking my fog lights - they were $45 at Auto Zone cause I broke the OEM ones off roading last year - and lots of grass, mud and crops in my bumpers, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I really doubt the bar is actually still together with the JB weld. The duct tape is holding it up there, but it's definitely not functioning the way it's supposed to. Yes, I'd say the bar is relatively important and plays a role in the safety of the handling. If you don't want an aftermarket, check local junkyards for a used one for your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawsonmh15 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Just how important is this part? Can I continue driving without hurting my car? I wasn't paying attention and ran off the road and went a bit airborne and landed in a corn, or something, field. It broke on the driver side right by the bushing that holds it to the frame. Right now it's being held together with JB weld and lots of Duct Tape. If it is really important, where is the best place to get one and can they be taken off any 96-99 Legacy? I've been on Jeep trails, jumped my car over an intersection, gone off the beaten path tons of time and a field breaks my car, dammit. The only other damage was breaking my fog lights - they were $45 at Auto Zone cause I broke the OEM ones off roading last year - and lots of grass, mud and crops in my bumpers, lol. Man... You are single-handedly responsible for me making a mental note to NEVER buy a green 99' OBW out of Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Geoff4130, Yes you can still drive the car the way it is, but....... keep your speed down until its replaced! You will not have anywhere near the emergency manouvreability, because the car will roll and sway uncontrolably if you are going too fast and have to turn or swerve quickly. Been there, done that in a 280 Z with a rear swaybar missing both end links. I think my fingerprints are still embedded in the wooden steering wheel 20 years later, after trying to avoid a dog. Get it replaced as soon as possible. DO NOT TRUST your temporary fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff4130 Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 Aw come on Lawson, it's not that bad, lol. So does anyone have a spare one laying around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawsonmh15 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Aw come on Lawson, it's not that bad, lol. So does anyone have a spare one laying around? Try Super Rupair 888-442-6508 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 JB Weld & duct tape? Did you get that repair technique straight from a Subaru TSB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbird Man Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 JB Weld & duct tape? Did you get that repair technique straight from a Subaru TSB? Naw, he forgot the bailing wire, or is that just for exuast repairs? and I would imagane any sway bar form said years would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff4130 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Well I got one off a 96 OBW and will put it on tonight, it was even the same color car. $50 + tax, don't think that is too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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