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Old 03-22-2019, 03:32 PM
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Anyone using these? Belltech Kit 9980. I searched and couldn't find anything on them. I am thinking about upgrading my sway bars to go along with my Strano springs and Koni's. I have upgraded trailing arms, torque arms and panhard bar. This is my daily driver in the summer and I'd like it to handle a bit better. No track time or drag racing in my future.
The belltech kit caught my eye as it is $150 cheaper than the next cheapest set...and yes that is why I am asking here (too good to be true and all). Also, I am in Canada so that $150 cheaper is about $200 cheaper in Canadian dollars.
The Belltech bars are solid 35 mm and 25 mm so I am wondering if the rear bar will be too stiff versus the other options.
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Anyone using these? Belltech Kit 9980. I searched and couldn't find anything on them. I am thinking about upgrading my sway bars to go along with my Strano springs and Koni's. I have upgraded trailing arms, torque arms and panhard bar. This is my daily driver in the summer and I'd like it to handle a bit better. No track time or drag racing in my future.
The belltech kit caught my eye as it is $150 cheaper than the next cheapest set...and yes that is why I am asking here (too good to be true and all). Also, I am in Canada so that $150 cheaper is about $200 cheaper in Canadian dollars.
The Belltech bars are solid 35 mm and 25 mm so I am wondering if the rear bar will be too stiff versus the other options.
25mm rear bar would be way too stiff(oversteer), not to mention really heavy compared to a proper 22mm hollow bar that you should be using with 35mm front for neutral balance.
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That makes a lot of sense. Thanks

I see Dorman makes a 22mm bar that is a pretty good price. I might try that. I couldn’t find any info on it either. I normally upgrade to poly bushings and metal end links so I think I’ll do that on the front and look to add a 22mm on the back.
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Finding used good shape known brand parts is also a good way to go. Avoids hassle of re doing the mod.
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Cheers man but no one in the for sale section wants to ship to Canada 🙁
I always check for used though 👍
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Use Strano bars and be done with it.




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