just a few notes from my setup with 1" t-bars

stock suspension, rebuilt, new rubber bushings (when I bought the car) and no-name shocks. Stock 318 leaf springs.

Upgraded 1" bars, 1 1/8" front sway bar, 12" rotors, SG, and 245/45 17 tires. Fiberglass hood (weight reduction)



Car handles MUCH more modern, but there are shortcomings when driven more aggressive than street. On the street its an absolute pleasure to drive. I plan on upgrading to XHD leafs soon w/ no sway bar. The rear leafs are soft. and would be very balanced at that stage. The bars are not too much for the shocks. In an agressive situation, right now, the street tires are the weak link. I'm remedying that. Further development for this car will go beyond 1" t-bars, but overall, for a street car they are great. Some taller sidewall tires (15") and even the potholes won't annoy you.