"Charlie" Sway bar Question / Help
 

Hey Gang,

I purchased my 1987 911 3.2 with what I am told are "Charlie" sway bars. From what I have read, these are really good sway bars and are no longer made? Can someone confirm that?

Secondly, there is a lot of squeaking noise emminating from what I believe is the sway bar. I took the wheels off and took a look around. The bar itself spins and I cant tell if there is some sort of bearing or a bushing etc. I can't take the plate cover off of the bar without dropping the gas tank so I could not go in for a look. I tried greasing it but not sure how much grease I was able to get in given that I could not take the plate off.

Is anyone familiar with these sawy bars? The same noise is emminating from the rear of the car so I suspect its the same problem.

If there are bushings I need to replace, can anyone tell what parts to buy and where? etc.

Thanks so much for the help gang!

Gerry,

Charlie bars were made by Wrightwood Racing and yes, they are long discontinued. Excellent products!!!!!!

Sounds like the bushings may be worn out (or dry) and require either replacement and/or relubrication. You will need to remove the bushings to inspect them as well as lube 'em with a good synthetic grease.

I don't have any spares here but I'd look at McMaster-Carr.

Anybody have a front bar "wrightwood" old style sitting around?

I have them on my car front and rear and am thinking of replacing them, No issue, just going to blade type