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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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Whats The Best Sway Bars?

I am in the market for new sway bars and was wondering who makes the best. i dont drive on a track but i do take canyon runs often.
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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Stick to using the suspension techniques swaybars...they work great. And are readily available and not too expensive.
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 08:36 PM
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racing beat has a good sway bar
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 08:41 PM
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I am liking my Cusco's just fine.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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What springs will you be using?
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by InfiniIIIREX
I am liking my Cusco's just fine.
cusco sway bars?? I think you are thinking strut tower bars...
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 05:38 PM
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i am running eibach pro kit now but i am getting ground control coilovers soon
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by rotaryracer1
i am running eibach pro kit now but i am getting ground control coilovers soon
When I bought my GC pkg I spoke with Tony and Jason and was told that it's ok to ditch the rear sway bar.on FC's. I run Racing Beat front and rear on my TII and also used a set on a '91 N/A.

Personally, I think you can have too thick of a rear sway bar and then your *** end will slide out. I prefer a bit of understeer. I guess my point is you don't want to get too overall stiff in the rear (shocks, spring rate / sway bar diameter or you'll be inducing oversteer.

Admittedly, I'm biased but I like the RB bars. One of their better products.

Here are some diameter comparisons (from memory)

Racing Beat front sway bar - 1 1/8"
Suspension Techniques - 1 1/16"

Racing Beat rear sway bar - 5/8"
Suspension Techniques - 3/4"
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