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Old 01-24-2016, 02:51 AM
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Is this the "wonder bar"?
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After reading and aksing some about sloppy steering, cracks in frame etc. I had a look to see if I hade this wonder bar mounted. As I've understood it, some cars had it from the start. What I want to know is -is this the one?


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Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
yes, the thing above the sway bar, bolted down with it.
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Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
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As I've understood it, some cars had it from the start.
Only the IROC was so equipped.

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Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
Most often found on the L98 cars, not sure if anyone has found one on a LB9 as originally equipped.
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Old 01-24-2016, 06:44 AM
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The wonderbar was apparently a Bandaid for the IROC's 16" wheels and the stress/cracking of the steering box area that they could cause. My IROC, an LG4, is equipped.

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My lb9 has one
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You'd think a L98 GTA would have gotten it, but mine didn't have it. Very sad story.

TDS to the rescue there.
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You'd think a L98 GTA would have gotten it, but mine didn't have it. Very sad story.

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Same here, for the price it's really nice and fit like a glove. I also used his sway bar mounts and GM 1le end links, no issues with any of it.
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Same here, for the price it's really nice and fit like a glove. I also used his sway bar mounts and GM 1le end links, no issues with any of it.
Yup, same here. My 89’ GTA with the G92 package didn’t have one either. I added one years ago along with subframe connectors. Made a big difference.
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Only IROCs were equipped with the Wonderbar.

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Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
yup, My 305tpr LB9 87 IRoc had one from teh factory. I got rid of it and went with a better one from Lon and Top Down Solutions many years ago though. not sure where I put it. might still have it tucked away in a parts storage area
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Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
We sell a ton of them at UMI. They are a nice addition to any cars not so equipped from the factory.

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