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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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Ok so before i re do my stripes install my scoops or anything i want to figure out this knock! I already have had my front a arms and ball joints replaced and it took car or 70% of the knocking, now i am moving on the the sway bar before i attack the upper strut mounts. What exactly is the need for a front sway bar on a lowered vehicle? Can i ditch it completely?
Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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The clunking may be the sway bar links or the upper mounts
Old Feb 2, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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but do i need a front sway bar
Old Feb 2, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Do you like to drive your car in corners at a reasonable rate of speed? Do you dislike body roll? If you answered yes to either of these questions, yes, you need a swaybar.

Do you only drive your car on the 1/4 mile? Do you drive like a grandpa all the other time you aren't on the 1/4 mile? If you answered yes to either of these questions, no, you don't need a swaybar.
Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Do you like to drive your car in corners at a reasonable rate of speed? Do you dislike body roll? If you answered yes to either of these questions, yes, you need a swaybar.

Do you only drive your car on the 1/4 mile? Do you drive like a grandpa all the other time you aren't on the 1/4 mile? If you answered yes to either of these questions, no, you don't need a swaybar.
Reason why I sold the GT Takeoffs and going to remove it for the track...
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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maybe ill look into an after market one
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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It's always a benefit to beef up your frame strength
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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I remove my front sway bar for drag racing and leave it off most of the time.
But as mentioned, if I plan on doing any twisty-windy driving, I'll put it back on.

Do you NEED it? no, but it helps street handling.
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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I took the front swaybar off my old 98v6 once and drove it for a few miles. Cornered like a boat
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Needed? No, but your car will handle like schit on the street. My GT front sway is noisy over speed bumps but it's something I can live with



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