Is the rear sway bar really needed?

BigSmith · August 8th, 2012, 02:20 PM

So my sway bar snapped off the other day and i got it welded back together (just the bolt hole snapped) I tried to put it back on but the stupid clip were stripped so whatever i think i plan on getting some bolts for it. Question is do i really need to have this thing. I've been sans sway bar for a while now and i really dont even notice it being gone...

nkausch · August 8th, 2012, 02:39 PM

Yeah it's probably a good idea to get it back on. Under easy driving you don't need it but for turning or hard acceleration it keeps your car in line.

97S281 · August 8th, 2012, 07:52 PM

The stock bars have a tendancy to snap in that spot. That is where mine broke as well. I installed a steeda HD sway bar after that and it works great.

BigSmith · August 9th, 2012, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by nkausch

Yeah it's probably a good idea to get it back on. Under easy driving you don't need it but for turning or hard acceleration it keeps your car in line.

Yeah its certainly lively when i give it the beans thats for sure... A little sketchy sometimes if theres a car next to you and it decides to lose control... Stupid Nexen N3000's i though would have been decent for my car but man i get no traction with these 4.10s

its fun at least haha. I'm gonna try and get this thing in and see if i get any improvements..

BAD98GT · August 11th, 2012, 09:58 PM

i removed mine a while ago.. i notice no difference under normal acceleration.. i do notice i get better traction in a straight line but twisties no fun at high speeds. the ass end like to swing out from under you.. i love it since i removed mine

THE RED 1 · August 11th, 2012, 11:57 PM

you should ask jazzer what his 2 cents are

1996 GT · August 12th, 2012, 12:11 AM

Depends if you like going straight or turning. If i were you'd i would be getting a new one. If you like straight lines forget about it then, the v6's didnt even come with a rear swaybar.

August 8th, 2012, 02:20 PM	#1
BigSmith Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 889 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the rear sway bar really needed? So my sway bar snapped off the other day and i got it welded back together (just the bolt hole snapped) I tried to put it back on but the stupid clip were stripped so whatever i think i plan on getting some bolts for it. Question is do i really need to have this thing. I've been sans sway bar for a while now and i really dont even notice it being gone... __________________ Pi swapped/MHS 2vrb1 Cams/BBK Off-Road Xpipe/Magnaflow Magnapacks/B & M Pro ripper shifter/Eibach Pro kit/BBK CAI/18" FR500s/4.10 gears/Trick Flow Plenum no tune...yet

August 8th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#2
nkausch Hardcore Enthusiast 94 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central, NJ Posts: 1,777 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah it's probably a good idea to get it back on. Under easy driving you don't need it but for turning or hard acceleration it keeps your car in line. __________________ 94 GT Vert 70mm Turbo Build

August 8th, 2012, 07:52 PM	#3
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 7,925 iTrader: 18 reviews	The stock bars have a tendancy to snap in that spot. That is where mine broke as well. I installed a steeda HD sway bar after that and it works great. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE All SVO'D UP

August 11th, 2012, 11:57 PM	#6
THE RED 1 Regular 96 GT ,97 f250 LD 7 lug 14.46@98 street tires full weight Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dirty Jersey Baby Posts: 151 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should ask jazzer what his 2 cents are __________________ PI Swap, 3.73's ,frame connectors, u/d pulleys,accufab 80 mmtb ,pp fuel rail,B&M pro-ripper ,cobra R's, eibach pro line springs, lakewood L/C/A's40-series flowmonsters o/r h- pipe:[SIGPIC] 4V LINCON SWAP COMING SOON

August 12th, 2012, 12:11 AM	#7
1996 GT My phone has vtec 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert 4jz swap with 142 stickers Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4,610 iTrader: 1 reviews	Depends if you like going straight or turning. If i were you'd i would be getting a new one. If you like straight lines forget about it then, the v6's didnt even come with a rear swaybar. __________________ My engine and tranny build! CMS Stage One cams, PI heads, PI intake, NPI bottom end, FRPP 3.73's, FRPP C Springs, Tokico HP's, and other bolt ons and visuals.

August 11th, 2012, 09:58 PM	#5
BAD98GT Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 973 iTrader: 0 reviews	i removed mine a while ago.. i notice no difference under normal acceleration.. i do notice i get better traction in a straight line but twisties no fun at high speeds. the ass end like to swing out from under you.. i love it since i removed mine

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