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10-23-2008, 07:51 AM
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#1 | | Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cicero,Indiana
Posts: 2,904
My XLR/V(s):
Not yet.1996 Corvette,1996 STS,1994 DeVille Concours |  Rear swaybar parts list '04-'09
Part #
15806422 shaft/swaybar
11516078 nut (4)
15907003 link (2)
11515775 bolt (2)
10317560 insulator (2)
15142776 clamp (2)
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10-23-2008, 08:33 AM
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#2 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 1,101
My XLR/V(s):
2004 Light Platinum, President, "Midwest Marauders" |
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10-23-2008, 10:50 AM
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#4 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
I've read much about the rear swaybar on both forums... what exactly does it do for the handling? And if it does that much, why doesn't GM just put it on at BG??
Rod aka mtrocket
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10-23-2008, 11:25 AM
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#5 | | Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cicero,Indiana
Posts: 2,904
My XLR/V(s):
Not yet.1996 Corvette,1996 STS,1994 DeVille Concours |
On all of the ones that I have put on, everybody loves the way the car feels. It doesn't affect the ride quality. We have no idea why they are not installed during assembly.
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10-23-2008, 11:33 AM
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#6 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern CA
Posts: 3,210
My XLR/V(s):
2004 Black Raven |
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Originally Posted by mtrocket  ..... why doesn't GM just put it on at BG??
Rod aka mtrocket | $$$$$
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10-23-2008, 11:47 AM
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#7 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
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Originally Posted by Cadillac Tech On all of the ones that I have put on, everybody loves the way the car feels. It doesn't affect the ride quality. We have no idea why they are not installed during assembly.
Bruce | Are they very difficult to install? I don't see anything in the service manual pertaining to installation. Could you post the installation procedures?
thanks
Rod
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10-23-2008, 11:51 AM
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#8 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,506
My XLR/V(s):
2006 XLR-V Infra Red, 2-Tone Intr, RII, RIII & RIV survivor, Mdwst Maurader |
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Originally Posted by mtrocket I've read much about the rear swaybar on both forums... what exactly does it do for the handling? And if it does that much, why doesn't GM just put it on at BG??
Rod aka mtrocket |
They are standard equipment on the XLR-V and on the Corvettes. Don't know if it is a cost thing or not--it's really not that expense to buy the parts and add it. Being the frames are based on the Corvette everything is drilled and tapped where needed for the parts to bolt right on. The only other thing you need are the specs on torqueing the bolts; which I'm sure Bruce will also rovide if you don't have the shop manuals.
I can tell you, you will notice a diference in handling, especially driving 'twisties' as us Midwesterners did this past weekend in Southern Indiana. As far as the ride is doesn't change that aspect.
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10-23-2008, 11:58 AM
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#9 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
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Originally Posted by cubby558 They are standard equipment on the XLR-V and on the Corvettes. Don't know if it is a cost thing or not--it's really not that expense to buy the parts and add it. Being the frames are based on the Corvette everything is drilled and tapped where needed for the parts to bolt right on. The only other thing you need are the specs on torqueing the bolts; which I'm sure Bruce will also rovide if you don't have the shop manuals.
I can tell you, you will notice a diference in handling, especially driving 'twisties' as us Midwesterners did this past weekend in Southern Indiana. As far as the ride is doesn't change that aspect. | Thanks... checked on price - my cost for all parts required is only $143.20. I have the shop manuals - must be listed as the rear stabilizer shift link?
Rod
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10-23-2008, 05:59 PM
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#10 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northridge, CA
Posts: 442
My XLR/V(s):
2005 XLR |
Bruce,
Do you know if the XLR and the C6 use the same bars? I guess the front bar on the base and on the V are the same.
Thanks for the part numbers and all the info, this is high on my list of mods for this car. We're lucky to have you as a resource.
Bruce (not the tech)
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10-24-2008, 10:28 AM
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#11 | | Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cicero,Indiana
Posts: 2,904
My XLR/V(s):
Not yet.1996 Corvette,1996 STS,1994 DeVille Concours |
No, the XLR-V bar is different from the C6. You could use either one, but the V bar seems to work really well without losing any ride quality.
Bruce | |
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11-14-2008, 01:49 PM
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#12 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond,VA (Long Island, NY Transplant)
Posts: 432
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Gold Mist Met. XLR |
Where can I purchase the rear sway bar from?
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11-14-2008, 02:35 PM
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#13 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northridge, CA
Posts: 442
My XLR/V(s):
2005 XLR |
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Originally Posted by XFireXLR Where can I purchase the rear sway bar from? | Your local Cadillac dealer (they would be happy to see someone) or through an on-line GM parts source.
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11-14-2008, 03:20 PM
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#14 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,506
My XLR/V(s):
2006 XLR-V Infra Red, 2-Tone Intr, RII, RIII & RIV survivor, Mdwst Maurader |
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Originally Posted by b_pappy Your local Cadillac dealer (they would be happy to see someone) or through an on-line GM parts source. |
Or if you ask nice, I'm sure Cadillac Tech would order it for you and ship it to you.
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11-14-2008, 06:24 PM
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#15 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida
Posts: 455
My XLR/V(s):
2008 Black XLR-V |
If I'm not mistaken '08 and newer XLRs now come equipped with the bars.
Floyd (BB)
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