Swaybar Question
02-15-2006, 09:47 PM
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Swaybar Question
Does anyone know how much bigger the front swaybar is on a GT vs a V-6, and do you think that it would worth it to change to a GT's bar. Also will it bolt straight on? Thanks All
NO ideas huh....ok consider this in front bars are $29.00 at saleen.....now do you think it would be worth it?
NO ideas huh....ok consider this in front bars are $29.00 at saleen.....now do you think it would be worth it?
02-16-2006, 01:49 AM
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RE: Swaybar Question
Just got my GT sway bar in today with bullit rims from saleen, it is definitely bigger can't say how much now since the V6 is still on the car and I just got home from work. Direct bolt and a steal for $30.00 from Saleen. Wish they replaced the GT rear sway bars.
02-18-2006, 01:51 AM
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RE: Swaybar Question
The GT's swaybar is larger and stiffer than the V6. By swapping the front swaybars without a compatible rear swaybar you'll be increasing the understeer of the car. I believe the stock GT swaybar is 34mm tubular front and 20mm solid rear.
02-18-2006, 02:54 AM
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RE: Swaybar Question
You'll definitely want to add the GT rear sway, I drove mine after putting the GT front on from Saleen and it was a little more squirrely in the back end. Then after installing the GT rear, it drove fantastic! Concerning the size difference between the stock front and GT front, I read on one of the posts that the GT bar is solid while the V6 is hollow. That's how come the GT is stiffer. I can't verify this, but maybe someone else recalls this.
02-18-2006, 07:05 PM
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RE: Swaybar Question
The Saleen bar has all you need to bolt on to your V6. I did it last week. A factory bar is $150.00.
The factory front and rear bar is an easy install and should be put on if you upgrade the front. Ford parts
numbers for the rear bar follow:
Rear Stabilizer Bar with 2 bar links and stabilizer end bushings included
-Part # 6R3Z5A772A Price $155.38
Chassis to Bar Link Bolt- 2 required-Part # W708737S439 Price $ 1.39 ea Torque to 85 lb-ft
Chassis to Bar Link Nut with clip - 2 Required-Part # W711029s900 Price $4.88 ea
U-shaped Bracket - 2 Required-Part # 4R3Z5486AA Price $14.28 ea
Bar End Bolts with clip - 4 Required- Part # W707007S439 Price $5.36 ea
Bracket Nuts - 4 Required- Part # W520213S440 Price $2.16 ea Torque to 52 lb-ft
The factory front and rear bar is an easy install and should be put on if you upgrade the front. Ford parts
numbers for the rear bar follow:
Rear Stabilizer Bar with 2 bar links and stabilizer end bushings included
-Part # 6R3Z5A772A Price $155.38
Chassis to Bar Link Bolt- 2 required-Part # W708737S439 Price $ 1.39 ea Torque to 85 lb-ft
Chassis to Bar Link Nut with clip - 2 Required-Part # W711029s900 Price $4.88 ea
U-shaped Bracket - 2 Required-Part # 4R3Z5486AA Price $14.28 ea
Bar End Bolts with clip - 4 Required- Part # W707007S439 Price $5.36 ea
Bracket Nuts - 4 Required- Part # W520213S440 Price $2.16 ea Torque to 52 lb-ft
02-18-2006, 07:46 PM
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RE: Swaybar Question
As far as I recall, both front bars are tubular, with the standard V6's being 28.6mm and the GT's 34mm (that sure doesn't sound like a lot until you've seen the side by side)
The rear bar is solid at 20mm on the GT and 2006 Pony package V6
The stock V6 front bar seems to get along ok with the rear bar, though the GT bar is highly preferable, and dirt cheap from Saleen....
The GT front bar with no rear bar should be considered looking for trouble as Bluestang6 and 05 Cayuse noted
The rear bar is solid at 20mm on the GT and 2006 Pony package V6
The stock V6 front bar seems to get along ok with the rear bar, though the GT bar is highly preferable, and dirt cheap from Saleen....
The GT front bar with no rear bar should be considered looking for trouble as Bluestang6 and 05 Cayuse noted
ORIGINAL: 05 Cayuse
You'll definitely want to add the GT rear sway, I drove mine after putting the GT front on from Saleen and it was a little more squirrely in the back end. Then after installing the GT rear, it drove fantastic! Concerning the size difference between the stock front and GT front, I read on one of the posts that the GT bar is solid while the V6 is hollow. That's how come the GT is stiffer. I can't verify this, but maybe someone else recalls this.
You'll definitely want to add the GT rear sway, I drove mine after putting the GT front on from Saleen and it was a little more squirrely in the back end. Then after installing the GT rear, it drove fantastic! Concerning the size difference between the stock front and GT front, I read on one of the posts that the GT bar is solid while the V6 is hollow. That's how come the GT is stiffer. I can't verify this, but maybe someone else recalls this.
11-25-2006, 12:34 PM
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RE: Swaybar Question
ORIGINAL: MRock
The Saleen bar has all you need to bolt on to your V6. I did it last week. A factory bar is $150.00.
The factory front and rear bar is an easy install and should be put on if you upgrade the front. Ford parts
numbers for the rear bar follow:
Rear Stabilizer Bar with 2 bar links and stabilizer end bushings included
-Part # 6R3Z5A772A Price $155.38
Chassis to Bar Link Bolt- 2 required-Part # W708737S439 Price $ 1.39 ea Torque to 85 lb-ft
Chassis to Bar Link Nut with clip - 2 Required-Part # W711029s900 Price $4.88 ea
U-shaped Bracket - 2 Required-Part # 4R3Z5486AA Price $14.28 ea
Bar End Bolts with clip - 4 Required- Part # W707007S439 Price $5.36 ea
Bracket Nuts - 4 Required- Part # W520213S440 Price $2.16 ea Torque to 52 lb-ft
The Saleen bar has all you need to bolt on to your V6. I did it last week. A factory bar is $150.00.
The factory front and rear bar is an easy install and should be put on if you upgrade the front. Ford parts
numbers for the rear bar follow:
Rear Stabilizer Bar with 2 bar links and stabilizer end bushings included
-Part # 6R3Z5A772A Price $155.38
Chassis to Bar Link Bolt- 2 required-Part # W708737S439 Price $ 1.39 ea Torque to 85 lb-ft
Chassis to Bar Link Nut with clip - 2 Required-Part # W711029s900 Price $4.88 ea
U-shaped Bracket - 2 Required-Part # 4R3Z5486AA Price $14.28 ea
Bar End Bolts with clip - 4 Required- Part # W707007S439 Price $5.36 ea
Bracket Nuts - 4 Required- Part # W520213S440 Price $2.16 ea Torque to 52 lb-ft
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