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C3 Sway bar question

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72vet:
Looking at replacing the front  bar  with VP&G product, while I'm at it,  might fit a rear one as well.

What size front and rear combination is the best for road use on a S/B?  Plus do I go Solid or tubular.

demonx:
Theres heaps of info on the corvetteforum.com C3 section about the VBP stuff.

I'd search there personally. Good luck.

72vet:

--- Quote from: demonx link=topic=7535.msg1045936697#msg1045936697 ---Theres heaps of info on the corvetteforum.com C3 section about the VBP stuff.

I'd search there personally. Good luck.
--- End quote ---


Very True, but:
There's no info on this forum about sway bars.   :grr: and I would like to know what the guys have on their cars here.

77CVT:
It all depends on what size front bar do you have now or are looking to get.  Your rear shouldn't be more than about 65%-70% of the diameter of the front bar due to increased oversteer.  VB&P have front and rear bar kits that match.

I'd recommend a 5/8th (15mm) bar at the most for most C3's, but then it all depends on how you like to drive!  :evil:  You'd probably have a 1 inch bar on the front now?

I borrowed a 5/8th for my old '77 and I loved it!  But I also had stiffer springs all round.  I have a Greenwood suspension book and he says go soft springs and BIG sway bars.

Most bars are solid - never tried tubular.


:beer:

silver1:
This is the kit I run and i'm very happy with it,rides firmer but not harsh at all and sits nice and flat in the corners.The front went down about 1 inch and I have no clearance issues even with a  windage sump.

http://www.vbandp.com/Our%20Catalog/source/page_09.htm

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