V8 Sway Bar

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  1. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    would installing a v8 sway bar on my 6cyl maverick have any change on the handling
     
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    i put one on mine there isn't much of a difference but it does help to stiffen up the front end
     
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    I have a v-8 bar on & didn't notice much dif,but I put a shock tower bar on with it & "Did" notice better cornering on mine!
     
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    Graba72Mav where did you get your shock tower bar?
     
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    most V8 cars and 6cyl cars have the same sway bar in the front. be sure to measure them first before swapping them out, just to make sure you're going with a bigger/better one
     
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    I had a friend of mine make it & I fit it and had it powder coated. I took all the measurements and made a pattern for him to go by.
     
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    your not talking about the v8 belly bar are you?

    they wont fit a 6cyl car
     
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    Is a shock tower bar the same as a Monte Carlo bar?
     
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