Swaybar choices for Barracuda
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07/15/19 12:06 PM
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Lee446
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I am back again! The wifes 70 Barracuda is on the road, gen 2 alum headed hemi. This car started life as a 318 Barracuda and did not come with a swaybar. I put in 1.05 torsion bars along with KYB shocks. I have decided that a swaybar will round out the improvements to make this a nice safe cruiser. I had ordered a Hellwig 1-1/4" hollow bar, but got put on back order. I was wondering what would be a better choice, several makers have a 1-1/8 solid bar, or should I go with the 1-1/4 Hellwig? What would be the best choice? Going up 1/8" in the Hellwig seems like a big move, would this be too much bar for a non-autocrosser? Ride quality, if applicable, is important. Any advice appreciated.
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Re: Swaybar choices for Barracuda
[Re: AndyF]
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07/15/19 06:32 PM
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Lee446
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Andy, I appreciate it, but I can get a Hellwig or Addco w/free shipping for $200. That Hotchkiss is almost twice that, and for my needs, the cheaper brands will do. I also have your book, but it got packed up with the rest of my library, for a coming soon move, and I don't know which box it is in(I have LOTS of books!). I still could use some advice on what diameter would be best, and besides weight savings, is there any real advantage to the hollow bars?
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Re: Swaybar choices for Barracuda
[Re: AndyF]
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07/23/19 11:02 AM
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Fedex delivered my Bar yesterday evening and I went out into the shop to install it. It took me about 1-1/2 hours from start to finish, pretty easy. I got up this morning to take her for a ride, and man, what a difference! When I got the car, it wallowed just making a right turn from a dead stop. After rebuilding the front suspension, new, bigger torsion bars and KYB shocks, it was a big improvement, but it still had a bit more body lean than I liked. Adding the Hellwig 1-1/4 bar took care of that, it corners very flat, it is like driving a new car! Best $200 I have spent in a while. I just need to make sure I don't get into trouble while learning my new limits!
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Re: Swaybar choices for Barracuda
[Re: Lee446]
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07/23/19 02:08 PM
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Oh what a feeling! Happy for you!
Mopar Mitch
"Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers!
Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!
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