Another Suspension Question
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Another Suspension Question
My '78 Vette came from the factory with the Gymkhana suspension which has the sway bar in the rear.
If I get one of the Performance suspension packages from VB&P, I noticed that they don't have the rear sway bar as part of their packages, should I use my old sway bar, or just leave it off?
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If I get one of the Performance suspension packages from VB&P, I noticed that they don't have the rear sway bar as part of their packages, should I use my old sway bar, or just leave it off?
Thanks!
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Seems to me that if you remove the old sway bar it would detract from the handling of the car. I think I would ask VBP if it will be compatible with their product then make your decision?
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The full kit with front and rear springs is designed to work as a package. Adding (or leaving) the old sway bar on will change the handling balance intended for the car.
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Originally Posted by matchframe
If I get one of the Performance suspension packages from VB&P, I noticed that they don't have the rear sway bar as part of their packages
Adding a rear sway bar should reduce understeer, though
Last edited by super89; Dec 7, 2004 at 07:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by Van Steel
what kit are you looking at?
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Originally Posted by 76custompaint
If it had a dual mount spring the swaybar would not be needed, they are supposed to make for less roll, just like a sway bar.
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Originally Posted by VBP
76custompaint is correct, this kit has been designed so that the Rear Dual Mount Spring takes the place of the rear sway bar.
I've settled on a 1 1/8" front bar with NO rear bar and have slight oversteer. Adding a rear bar to my car would give me severe oversteer.
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Originally Posted by matchframe
I am interested in the either the Performance or Performance Plus. I am leaning towrds the Performance package right now due to cost.
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Although I'm not to partial to the front monospring, the rear dual mount is a nice set up and like other mentioned before, it compinsates for not having a rear sway bar.
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Originally Posted by VBP
76custompaint is correct, this kit has been designed so that the Rear Dual Mount Spring takes the place of the rear sway bar.
That answers my question. When I first read 76custompaint's post, it made sense.
I really like the Rear Dual Spring setup. It seems to be a great improvement over the stock setup.
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Originally Posted by Van Steel
Although I'm not to partial to the front monospring, the rear dual mount is a nice set up and like other mentioned before, it compinsates for not having a rear sway bar.
Is there another solution to adjustability other than the monospring?
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Unleess your doing a lot of Autocrossing i think that adjustability is overrated. You can always cut the coil springs if you dont like the way the car sits. If you building a big block you may want to think about the Street and Salolmn kit. I put this kit on my car and it made a world of difference. the front springs are the 550lb and the lower the car about an inch. My car is a Small block but I like a stiff ride so the 360 rear 550 front work well for me. It is stiff but not punishing. The Blisteins will make all the difference in the world.
