Sway bar
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Sway bar
I installed a new rear 26 sway bar along with new strut rods, toe rods, trailing arms, camber struts, shocks, rear bearings and new Grand sport replica Grand sport wheels (17 x11 ) in the rear. I was wondering if i was causing any problems by not replacing the front sway bar? The front sway bar is stock size (whatever that is for a 1986 coupe). I only replaced all the bushing in the front with new shocks. The car has been lowered also.
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I think the answer is probably yes
when you change the suspension/balance on one end. it probably will cause changes in the other end. I am not familiar with 86 factory set up, so I don't know what changes you may encounter
A 26mm bar in the back could be a lot to handle and induce oversteer. It did on my 88, I went with 30mm front and and back to the 24 in rear. Both bars are solid, not tube. I also put z51 shock package on it
Take it out on some twisties or on a track you are familiar with and see what happens
when you change the suspension/balance on one end. it probably will cause changes in the other end. I am not familiar with 86 factory set up, so I don't know what changes you may encounter
A 26mm bar in the back could be a lot to handle and induce oversteer. It did on my 88, I went with 30mm front and and back to the 24 in rear. Both bars are solid, not tube. I also put z51 shock package on it
Take it out on some twisties or on a track you are familiar with and see what happens
Last edited by jackdaroofer; Feb 3, 2010 at 07:38 PM.
