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Feb 25, 2017 | 12:49 AM

jtswenson

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rear sway bar help

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.

Thanks!

Feb 25, 2017 | 04:49 AM

Brandon619

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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.

Feb 25, 2017 | 07:41 AM

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Pictures?

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

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Feb 25, 2017 | 01:29 PM

jtswenson

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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?

Feb 25, 2017 | 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jtswenson

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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Feb 25, 2017 | 02:34 PM

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Awesome!! Thanks for the link! I'll look into that.

Feb 25, 2017 | 02:35 PM

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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!

Feb 25, 2017 | 02:58 PM

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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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