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03-21-2014 09:18 PM #11
Well I recieved the power rack and all of the supporting hardware today, but I ran into a problem. It seems the front sway bar is in the way of installing the power rack. Both want to take up the same space. It was a really tight fit with the manual rack, but I didn't think the power rack would be much different. But it is. I ordered the offset bushings so I could move the rack up and down, but that still wasn't enough.
I already planned on removing the rear sway bar due to the bad construction, but I planned on keeping the front. But now I'm not so sure. I can only guess on the weight of the car (about 2600 lbs), but it has to be pretty light. The spring rate on all 4 coilovers are pretty high, so I'm not so sure it needs the sway bars.
I guess the question is how many of you run them? I have never left them off before, but the cars I build usually see the race track. This car never will. Looking over the suspenion design, there is so much bind, plus add in the spring rates and the low weight, and I'm not sure they are even doing anything. Leaving them off might even make the ride better. Any advice would be great.
Thanks, Justin





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