removed sway bar

**secondgearscratch** · 07-28-2007, 08:04 AM

front sway bar removal...whos done it??

if you have an aftermarket front bar, what is it, how thick? is it hollow?

**Mr. Luos** · 07-28-2007, 08:07 AM

Mine never went back on after the motor swap.

Hard to notice much different though....since I got all kinds of suspension stuff done at the same time.

**secondgearscratch** · 07-28-2007, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Mine never went back on after the motor swap.

Hard to notice much different though....since I got all kinds of suspension stuff done at the same time.

what kind of suspension parts do you run luos? i have been reading alot about madman racing suspension, actually they are in an article gmhtp just ran in this months issue. it looks pretty damn solid with the double adjustable tq arm and the adjustable lca's and phb.....

**Mr. Luos** · 07-28-2007, 08:14 AM

Adjustable UMI torque arm, solid UMI LCA's, relocation brackets, adjustable UMI panhard, ProKit springs, subframe connectors.

**secondgearscratch** · 07-28-2007, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Adjustable UMI torque arm, solid UMI LCA's, relocation brackets, adjustable UMI panhard, ProKit springs, subframe connectors.

hows it all transfer? do you pull the wheels? why no drag bags?

**Mr. Luos** · 07-28-2007, 08:18 AM

Because I don't have a drag car.
I have been told I have pulled a wheel. No proof though.

**secondgearscratch** · 07-28-2007, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Because I don't have a drag car.
I have been told I have pulled a wheel. No proof though.

you did, dont worry...

thanks for the responses. gonna go pull it off now and install the lca's....

**mrr23** · 07-28-2007, 04:53 PM

removed my front sway bar. the front end comes up a bit higher.

here's all of my suspension items:
http://www.stealthram.com/suspension.htm

**shady milkman** · 07-28-2007, 04:58 PM

so what exactly is the point of the front SB. i heard for drag situations its fine but that your cornering stability suffers

**mrr23** · 07-28-2007, 05:01 PM

the point of having a swaybar is to limit the upward/downward travel of the car when cornering.

**shady milkman** · 07-28-2007, 05:03 PM

so then you do lose the ability to corner/plant well while cornering and accelerating

**mrr23** · 07-28-2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

so then you do lose the ability to corner/plant well while cornering and accelerating

you don't lose it completely. when cornering, the side of the car that's on the inside of the turn lifts up more. this is unloading the front and can cause understeer. it's not a huge amount during day to day driving. you get into high speeds sharp cornering, you'll know it isn't there. just hone your driving skills accordingly.

**shady milkman** · 07-28-2007, 05:08 PM

ok thanks mrr you know your shit. i think i am going to wait until i install my sfcs..since i'm sure one side of the car lifting up especially during cornering will twist the frame even more.

**mrr23** · 07-28-2007, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

ok thanks mrr you know your shit.

nah, i just type like i do....

**shady milkman** · 07-28-2007, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by mrr23

nah, i just type like i do....

what a quinkie dink me too

**Corvettekid82** · 07-29-2007, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by secondgearscratch

front sway bar removal...whos done it??

if you have an aftermarket front bar, what is it, how thick? is it hollow?

Sway bar removal is pretty simple and straight forward. Remove the end links and drop 4 bolts on the bushings and its out. Theres a good walkthru on LS1howto.com

I've seen 32mm and 35mm bars for the front. Im running a Spohn front sway bar 32mm solid with poly bushings and end links. Nice improvement over the stock 30mm hollow that was in it. Poly stuff makes it feel more responsive as well.