I seem to recall reading about some fitment issues with the wonder bar and the lower radiator hose of a v6. Can't seem to find it in a search though. Anyone have any info on which ones fit and which ones have issues?

 

Will need to check my car but I vaguely remember having to move the hose to get it to fit. Wasn't a big issue.

Pulled mine from a z28

 

Depends on year IIRC. On my 89 with the 2.8 it sat on the bar and was smashed some. Since the 3.1s use the same rad as the V8 you shouldn't have a problem.

If you're near Orlando you're welcome to test fit mine on your car.

 

I put on the TDS bar and yes the hose had to be pushed up a little but it's flexible and was easy to do. Not really an issue.

 

Cool. Thanks everyone. Guess I need to change my location on here... I live in TN now.

 

IIRC, you may also have a sharp edge against the hose so you may have to grind that down. I didn't see any way to move the hose on mine.

 

Sorry if this sounds dumb, but it a wonder bar just a sway bar for the front end?

 

No, the wonderbar is a brace to help keep the front structure more stable and to avoid cracking near the steering box.

 

Are wonder bars a good thing to have? If so how much do they run and could i get one for my 84' F41 2.8l V6

 

Yes. You can find them used on the classifieds here, Craigslist, or Facebook. New, they can be had at most any place that sells Thirdgen suspension parts. You will have to check around for prices, I'm sure that they would fit any Thirdgen.

 

just cut the hose a lil short on the water pump side , this make the hose sit higher and it doesnt rub the wonder bar as bad

 

Ahh, ok that would help. I'll give it a try.

 

I believe I got my UMI wonderbar from summit earlier this year for $60. Took maybe 15 minutes in the dark to install with 2 people.