Sway bar question
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Sway bar question
1980 Vette.Can I drop the sway bar down about a 1/2 inch without messing up the handling? The lower radiator hose neck is too close the the sway bar and I think it cracked the weld of the neck. The Vette was hit and frame was straitened but things inside are still a bit off. I can't replace the frame at this time. The thing drives very good and no uneven tire wear. Just want to drive it without messing up the radiator again. Any thoughts?
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St. Jude Donor '07
You shouldn't need to drop it that much. Are you using polyurethane bushings? Rubber deflects, especially if it's old. You might have the clearance you need anyway, but run into problems when the bar moves around.
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Bottom shelf on the core support might be bent and you may be able to shim the radiator Up a bit to get it to clear. Batman is correct too, urethane bushings might get you in the clear
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I am w/ those who suggest resolving the issue. Maybe the rad. can be raised.
This should answer your sway (stabilizer) bar question. If lowered you would also lower the end link at top. See bottom of:
http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/endl.html
This should answer your sway (stabilizer) bar question. If lowered you would also lower the end link at top. See bottom of:
http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/endl.html
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St. Jude Donor '07
It depends on the radiator. My Northern generic is most likely going to require a slight sway bar drop to clear the lower neck - especially since I just acquired a Gymkahna bar...