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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Default long term effects of !swaybar?

are there any effects of running around without a front swaybar. my car really likes having it removed for racing. really help the front end go up. however, i worry that it may cause excesive wear on the front end bushings from the body roll. anybody know? anyone run around all the time without it on? the car is my daily driver

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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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I've had mine off for 2 years now. I didn't really notice any differance on the street with it. Dropped about a tenth in 60' at the track with it.
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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My front bar has been on the car 3 times. The day I bought it and the couple months during the last 2 winters.

Haven't seen any ill affects. Tire wear has been good.
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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Default Re: long term effects of !swaybar?

Most of the year I'm bracket racing, so the slight improvement for the sway isn't worth it.

But for the 3 or 4 times a year I go all out/heads up, removing the front sway bar is just part of my pre race set up ... takes about 15 minutes ...
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