Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
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zookeeper
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I got mine through Tony D Branda www.cobranda.com and it works very well. I set it on full stiff with stock springs, but when I go to stiffer springs I may go a bit softer on the bar.
brianj5600
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If I understand you right, you want the weight of the bar bolted to the rear end housing? Adding unsprung weight to the rear suspension is something most companies avoid, and since this is a performance part, I doubt you will find one.
zookeeper
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I'd take that bet. Reread my post and you'll see I have one, it works nicely and it's still available. BTW, the OEM sway bar on my Suburban is attached to the rear axle as well, so maybe GM knows something. Or not...
brianj5600
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I have not seen one, nor could I find one in your link. Are you saying your bar is both adjustable and the ends mount to the frame with the bar mounted to the housing?
The reason that I want a bar that mounts to the rear axle is that I have read that the other ones could rip out from the frame rails in some circumstances. I know Scott Drake makes one that is adjustable and mounts like I want. I ordered it from a mustang supplier, but my order was rejected due to problems with the supplier. I have been looking at different suppliers, but I can't find that particular one listed anywhere. I was wondering if anyone else made one and where to get it.
brianj5600
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Learn something new everyday. I would not prefer adding the weight to the axle though. I would rather beef up the frame mount.
zookeeper
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Lots of parts Branda offers are not on their site. It's actually a pretty sorry web site, but at least you can order a catalog through it. Also, as far as the added unsprung weight, I think we need to remember it's a street car. I see lots of guys adding a heck of a lot more than the 7 or 8 lbs a rear bar adds by going to 17" wheels and they seem to be OK.
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I think you misunderstood. The order went through fine, but I didn't receive the sway bar at all. The vendor refunded my money and said that they were unable to obtain that bar from the supplier. I have noticed on many vendor sites since than that the bar I ordered has been removed from their site. That is why I asked where I could get one.
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Those aren't the axle version he's talking about. They are the pretty much the standard config and they also u bracket to the leafs which is not the recommended way to go IMO. The leaf brackets can break as well just by jacking the car up.
These weld in brackets and weld in tabs for the axle/end links.
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brianj5600
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brianj5600
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It is a Maier Racing piece. Anyone that carries that brand can hook you up. http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog/Suspension/mr-sway.htm
Alohastang
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Maier Racing Sway Bar
I have the Maier Rear Sway Bar installed on my '66 Coupe, and I installed it about 15 years ago. It is similar to the one picutred, but is a one piece "U" shape bar with adjustable end links. The rear sway bar really tightens up the rear with no sway...
I have the Maier Rear Sway Bar installed on my '66 Coupe, and I installed it about 15 years ago. It is similar to the one picutred, but is a one piece "U" shape bar with adjustable end links. The rear sway bar really tightens up the rear with no sway...
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