Sway bar
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From: Australia
RE: Sway bar
ORIGINAL: Oxnard Montalvo
I use a 1 1/4" hollow light weight sway bar from Cobra Automotive in Wallingford Connecticut. It was pricy and I had to grind an arc in the lip of the frame rails for added clearance, but this bar made a hugh difference over the stock 13/16" GT bar when combined with the Global West 150lb rear springs, urethane bushings, and heavy duty shackles. I find no need for a rear sway bar.
I also did the "Shelby Drop," installed 600lb front springs and a quick steer kit with the rollerized idler arm.
I use a 1 1/4" hollow light weight sway bar from Cobra Automotive in Wallingford Connecticut. It was pricy and I had to grind an arc in the lip of the frame rails for added clearance, but this bar made a hugh difference over the stock 13/16" GT bar when combined with the Global West 150lb rear springs, urethane bushings, and heavy duty shackles. I find no need for a rear sway bar.
I also did the "Shelby Drop," installed 600lb front springs and a quick steer kit with the rollerized idler arm.
I have a rear sway and I am about to take it off...IMO it is making the rear hang on for longer but then when it does go it gives no warning.
Turning the wheel while parking is a workout, and the rollerized idler arm doesn't bring the steering wheel back to center if you let go of it after taking a corner. Gotta do that yourself.
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RE: Sway bar
I like the 1" Shelby drop with a 1 1/4 front and 3/4 rear. I also have Shelby type traction bars. The car is flat in the turns and drives well. I have the alignment as follows, tow in 1/8, caster +2, camber -1. It will give some premature wearing of the tires, but it hangs well.
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