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Old 02-25-2017, 12:49 AM
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I currently have the johnny oconnel sway bars and I need a rear option that doesn't protrude lower than the subframe. I road race the car and handling is of utmost importance, so some toothpick bar isn't gonna work. I am making custom exhaust so clearance is not a concern...it just can't stick below the subframe/crossmember.

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Old 02-25-2017, 04:49 AM
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Sounds like to me it's an endlink adjustment issue. If you shorten your endlink up it will allow for the bar to roll thus not hanging lower than the rear cradle. I would try adjusting before you go and purchase another brands bar.
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Pictures?

Are you saying that the bend on the low side is an issue?


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Yes, that's what I'm saying. I have a custom diffuser in that space and so ideally I'd find a straight, splined bar. Does such a thing exist?
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Yes, that's what I'm saying. I have a custom diffuser in that space and so ideally I'd find a straight, splined bar. Does such a thing exist?
Sure does. Try Speedway Engineering.

http://1speedway.com/index.php?route...tegory&path=76

I have an APR diffuser and it works fine with that one.

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Awesome!! Thanks for the link! I'll look into that.
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Can you make a recommendation on which one to use for a c6 ZR1 road race application? It appears that you just drill your own holes in the arms for the end links? Thanks!
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Can you make a recommendation on which one to use for a c6 ZR1 road race application? It appears that you just drill your own holes in the arms for the end links? Thanks!
I would drill 3 holes so that then you can tune it to your liking.

Sorry, no clue what to recommend. I keep my car at my car condo and it is winter here, so I can't measure anything.

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Gotcha. I'll call them on monday and see if someone there can recommend one. Thanks again!

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