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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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bigger front sway bar

I got a bigger front sway bar for my car. a guy gave it to me, but it seems to be alot bigger and rounder then my sway abr i have now. its out of a 91 formula. what would i benifit from putting this bigger sway bar in my car? i already got a bigger rear sway bar. thanks
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Old May 3, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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Re: bigger front sway bar

What sizes are the bars (front and rear)? Do you have other modifications?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Re: bigger front sway bar

im not sure, on my car currently it was all stock, just a 91 firebird 305. but now i put a formula 373 rear end in it with that sway bar and a front sway bar.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Re: bigger front sway bar

Well, it would be a better match for the rear bar. I think it would be a good idea. I am running a WS6 sway bar from a 91 Formula on my car now.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Re: bigger front sway bar

Well I put 36/24 on my car, and I've notices a difference. Can take corners at sweet speeds and stay level.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Re: bigger front sway bar

I have 36/25.4 and mine is super level...just a little too much rear bar, though. Doesn't like much throttle when exiting a turn. Causes over-steer.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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Re: bigger front sway bar

thanks guys, think ill put it on since im doing everything else to it. thanks
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Old May 4, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Re: bigger front sway bar

If I can make a reccomendation... try to get some polygraphite bushings. The stiffness and durability of polyurathane without the squakiness. I want to replace the poly on my car with polygraphit this summer.
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