I recently saw this post

"and ladies...sorry...
OK, heres the deal. I just got off the phone with my local Chevrolet dealer and you can buy one of these new for $33.70 ea. The part number DuTeau Chevrolet gave me was #14079634. I think that is a universal number used by dealers but I'm not for sure. If you want to order one of these and your dealer won't help you then give DuTeau Chevrolet a call at 402/474-2020. Those guys are really nice and will help you out. I was told it'll take about 3-4 days to get it. I hope that helps you guys out"


is the GM wonderbar the same as an aftermarket wonder bar??
PLEASE REPLY.

 

For $33.70, what's the point of looking? Nobody could build and market them for that much.

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Matt86Z
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what is a wonderbar?

 

The aftermarket one is supposed to be a bit beefier than the GM one. I bought the GM one through my local chevy dealer and it works just fine.

 

I bought mine from Global West Suspension for $45.00 shipped to Chicago. It takes a little finesse to install, but it is MUCH beefier and little heavier than the stock GM piece.

 

You can get the wonderbar for $20.22 at GM parts direct. I think the shipping is about $9

 

i got mine for 20 bucks even

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I paid $5.00 for mine.
Got it from a local salvage yard. Just told them it was a radiator brace.
There is actually one more left at the yard I got mine from.
If you go to the salvage yard just remember that the wonderbar only came on the IROC.

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'86 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, LG4 305, 5 Speed, CF DF Clutch,
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I too got mine from the wrecking yard for the measly sum of $5

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'84Z28/'92 305TPI
'92 complete rear suspension/PBR disc/Posi/3:42
Light weight 34.5mm stabilizer bar in front ($10 from wrecking yard)/
"wonder Bar" ($5 from wrecking yard)
23mm sta. bar in rear
Rear RS Springs (slightly softer than my Z28)
comp cam, flowmaster
TB coolantbypass/shutoff valve to heater core
powersteering cooler lines (liberated from another wrecked car of course)
MAT relocated
Ram-Air(home-made) gutted air-box
IROC ground effects/wheels GY245/50's
700R4 superior shift kit/ corvette servo(excellent shift kit btw)
home-made strut tower brace (cost $6)

Rebuilt engine and transplanted it myself.

Love this engine!

freshly painted OCT. 2000 Teal with two white stripes on the hood and deck lid

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Hey what does this "wonderbar" do? I have one left over from a set of Iroc sway bars and did not install it. Should I?.

 

Tightens up the front end a little, supposedly helps prevent cracking around the steering box too.

 

Did the GTA's come with it?

 

The IROC-Z's only got them.

 

Where does this mount. This is the first that I have heard of them

 

i was wondering the same thing. where are the connecting points on an rs model? i thinkin about gettin one but im not sure exactly will it would go.

thanks

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- 305 TBI
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Soon to come .SLP Posi 323,Spohn LCA's and panhard bar,Ascd ram air hood, Z28 spoiler and grille,white guage faces.

 

i am not 100% on this, but i saw IROC supsention, and that wonderbar bolted where the middle two front swaybar brackets where.

i could be wrong... i will let an expert answer.


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90 RS 305 TBI LO3
No Mods yet. coming soon!

90 RS 305 TBI

 

Wonderbar

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yes they do bolt under the front sway bar bushing mounts...if that makes any sense.

 

I just installed my wonderbar last night. Peice of cake, I can feel a slight difference. I think it is worth every penny.

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1991 WS6 Trans Am
Medium Green Metallic
Beechwood interior
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Monza Dual Tips
K&N Filter

 

Just an FYI, global west makes one that is a LOT beefier than the GM piece.