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Adding zip to a '68 122S. 120-130 1968

posted by  Phil S. on  Mon Sep 27 07:23 CST 2004
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I'm not convinced that a rear sway bar is a good idea on a solid rear axle car but that is a matter of opinion. Generally, heavier rear springs will provide the same effect without providing oversteer at the limit that a rear bar tends to induce.

Both of mine, which have stiffer springs all around, are definitely tail-happy at 10/10ths with the rear bar -- it's way too easy to kick the back end around with throttle. At 8/10ths, the rear bar gives the steering a more precise feel and turn-in is quicker.

The front bar is a must unless you drive on really rough roads a good deal of the time. The rear depends on how you drive, how much power is available, and a dozen other factors.






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