new sway bars

[CamarofreaK]

ok i got my 89 rs and i want some new sway bars in it. if i use WS6 or iroc sway bars will it make a big difference or should i just get some after market ones>?

[Drakar]

don't bother with aftermarket, waste of money! get WS6 sways as they are the biggest, and pick up a TSB (Tubular steering brace) and a STB those two items will give you a better feel then bigger swaybars alone. Also don't forget to put all poly all around.

[iroc22]

yeah WS6 bars are bigger than most of the aftermarket ones anyway.

[CamarofreaK]

good shit. now i just got to find some ::)

[79 Z28]

yeah WS6 bars are bigger than most of the aftermarket ones anyway.
its not how big it is persay its the tensile value of the metal anb build construction. hotchkis are hollow but because of the way they are designed they are alot more rigid then factory. and they are bigger too ;D

[Drakar]

yeah WS6 bars are bigger than most of the aftermarket ones anyway.
its not how big it is persay its the tensile value of the metal anb build construction. hotchkis are hollow but because of the way they are designed they are alot more rigid then factory. and they are bigger too ;D


true but what V6 street application is going to need a 36mm hollow super strong $250US swaybar, vs a $30 36mm solid (or rare hollow)?

I can see your point on an Auto-X or road racer, but a street car won't ever see its potential on the street, our roads are to crappy :o ;D

[CamarofreaK]

350 goin in it later, i want to get all the suspension done first though.

[Drakar]

350 goin in it later, i want to get all the suspension done first though.


best pieces of suspension in order

Subframs (MAC)
Torque Arm (Spohn)
TSB (Spohn)
STB (anyone)
LCA and Panhard (anyone)
Swaybars

get all poly and with all that done, with some springs and shocks you'll be so set!!!

[79 Z28]

yeah WS6 bars are bigger than most of the aftermarket ones anyway.
its not how big it is persay its the tensile value of the metal anb build construction. hotchkis are hollow but because of the way they are designed they are alot more rigid then factory. and they are bigger too ;D


true but what V6 street application is going to need a 36mm hollow super strong $250US swaybar, vs a $30 36mm solid (or rare hollow)?

I can see your point on an Auto-X or road racer, but a street car won't ever see its potential on the street, our roads are to crappy :o ;D
i know, i always just think hardcore :P

[iroc22]

Using stock 34mm hollow and rear 24mm solid and stiff springs (IE Eibach lowering springs have the best rate for cheapest) will yield very nice results in a street car

[90_IROC]

i have been told that for the price, the cheapest way to get the most out of ur suspension, is Poly Bushings, cuz even if ur sway bars were 34mm or 50mm (i dont think they make them that big, but im using it as an example) its where the bushings are located where ur gonna see the most flex when the bushing compresses ;) good hig quality poly bushings all around should increase handling quite a bit

[Drakar]

I think my combo is a 34mm 23mm with poly and with a TSB, it very nice, even on shitty ass shocks and stock springs.


On the poly comment, ya poly rocks, I plan for poly on the entire car.

Currently I have poly at the following

Swaybar Endlinks and bushings
Motor Mount inserts
Tranny mount
Torque arm mount

Other places for poly are:
LCA
Panhard
A-Arms

Then swap out the tierods for something better then stock.

Add TSB and STB.

[89vert]

my car is poly all around makes for a rough ride

sportlines are really good spring for handling
i can take corners 25%-35% faster over the stock springs
but they have a really rough ride
they also give bad wheel hop when gearing down and braking hard
and bottom out on almost anything