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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

Hey all,

is there a way to get a wonder bar onto an 82 Z28? Do I just use a stock set-up from a later year car or is there more to it then that? What all has to change to get one on there?

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Re: Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

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Hey all,

is there a way to get a wonder bar onto an 82 Z28?
Sure, here's the one you need for your 82:

http://www.top-downsolutions.com/pro...products_id=45

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

Yes....You can buy a used stock Wonder Bar & it'll go right on your car. And cost half (or less) than any aftermarket one.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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Re: Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

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Yes....You can buy a used stock Wonder Bar & it'll go right on your car.
Maybe. This from TDS:

"Some early model year 1982 Camaro and Firebird had sway bar mounting brackets with a straight bolt pattern. This was changed mid-year to the offset bolt pattern that was used through 1992. Previously those of you with a 1982 F-body would either have to modify one of the mounting holes per side (which TDS never recommended) or be disappointed and return the product. This new version of the 105021 Steering Brace is the first and only one available that is designed to fit all years of the F-Body (Excluding the 89 TTA)."

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Re: Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

Well that was pretty easy lol. Thanks for the link James!
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

Thats what I thought too Stephen, but the used one I had wouldn't fit. I have a 82 from the first lot to come off the line. It was a pre-order way back in the day lol.
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