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Old 01-04-2012, 02:18 PM   #1
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suspension gurus - sway bars..

Thinking of running a splined swat bar/torsion bar in the front of my truck. One problem though, there's a million different rates.. Which one would be good to run? Starting point? Wanting something a bit stiffer than what a hotckis bar would be.. As I'm running not the stiffest spring in the world.. Any ideas?
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Old 01-05-2012, 08:52 AM   #2
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Re: suspension gurus - sway bars..

You might try sending a PM to member/vendor robnolimit.
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Old 01-05-2012, 11:11 AM   #3
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Re: suspension gurus - sway bars..

I called speedway engineering and had those guys set me up with a bar that has many rates above and below it in the same size.
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Old 01-05-2012, 12:32 PM   #4
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Re: suspension gurus - sway bars..

Try using a 1 1/4" dia. x 48 spline bar. Start with a .188 wall. once you have the mounts and arms fitted, swapping to a stiffer, or softer bar is easier. I use these a lot, but there isn't much room in the parts $$ wise. Go direct to Speedway Engineering, or www.1speedway.com they can help you out. - you can use normal, street friendly urathane to mount the bar.
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Old 01-06-2012, 04:56 AM   #5
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Re: suspension gurus - sway bars..

That is why I'm happy rob is here he knows his stuff well and more then helpful on anything.
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