front sway bar removal

1984 GT · 11-01-2002, 01:24 PM

Will I regret removing my front sway bar on my daily driver? Experiences anyone or opinions appreciated.

WADS56 · 11-01-2002, 01:31 PM

If it is your daily driver i would leave it on. The performance will not out weigh the loss in ride quality.

1984 GT · 11-01-2002, 01:35 PM

Thanks, is your response from experience? I've never had my sway bar removed or even loosened for the track so I have no idea what to expect.

I've been told that unless I'm really working at hard cornering that I won't notice any difference.

over 40 five oh driver · 11-01-2002, 01:38 PM

Agree with first response...I would not remove it. The car drives okay, but really nose dives on moderate to hard braking, plus the body roll. There is a compromise! I installed a STEEDA front drag sway bar on mine and it works great. The car has good manners on the street, and if you lauch it hard, it gives more than the factory heavy duty sway bar. Good piece that I am glad I bought...actually, I run there rear sway bar also. You may want to consider STEEDA's front drag sway bar for yours...good luck.

1984 GT · 11-01-2002, 02:33 PM

The reason for removing the sway bar is because of a 351W install. The oil pan needed to accomodate the high performance oil pump won't clear. Is there another option?

IMPULSERACING · 11-01-2002, 04:15 PM

Unless you're a corner carver get rid of it. You already have a good reason. I have taken mine off of every mustang I own. I love the way the front end pulls under hard exceleration. Just take corners a little slower.

Just my opinion (as well as the 4 other mustang owners in my club)

1984 GT · 11-01-2002, 04:21 PM

Thanks, corner carver I'm not. I guess if it doesn't work out I'll have to research other options.

red82gt · 11-01-2002, 05:35 PM

I pulled mine off at the track and lost one of the end links so I didn't put it back on for a while. My car had a tenancy to follow every rut in the road and made the handling very unpredictable (this could be from the stiff springs and no sway bar to balance them out, you'll probably be okay with stock springs). I didn't like it, heck it didn't improve my 60' times anyways. I guess my springs are too stiff (Eibach sportlines).

Dark_5.0 · 11-01-2002, 05:42 PM

Remove it I couldnt even tell it was gone. I only go fast in a straight line anyways. Not to mention it really helped me drop my 60ft down.

I went from a best of 2.15 on drag radials to consistant 2.0's.

JMO,

88workcar · 11-01-2002, 10:27 PM

File 13, nuff said

1984 GT · 11-04-2002, 08:06 AM

Thanks to all for your insight regarding removal of my front sway bar. I guess the bottom line is I just need to drive it and decide for myself. Thanks again.

11-01-2002, 01:24 PM	#1
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	front sway bar removal Will I regret removing my front sway bar on my daily driver? Experiences anyone or opinions appreciated.

11-01-2002, 01:31 PM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	If it is your daily driver i would leave it on. The performance will not out weigh the loss in ride quality. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

11-01-2002, 01:38 PM	#4
over 40 five oh driver Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 278	Agree with first response...I would not remove it. The car drives okay, but really nose dives on moderate to hard braking, plus the body roll. There is a compromise! I installed a STEEDA front drag sway bar on mine and it works great. The car has good manners on the street, and if you lauch it hard, it gives more than the factory heavy duty sway bar. Good piece that I am glad I bought...actually, I run there rear sway bar also. You may want to consider STEEDA's front drag sway bar for yours...good luck. __________________ 92'GT, Keith Craft Racing 306 (10:1 CR), PRO-M 80mm MAF,65MM TB, Edelbrock U/L intake, TFS-TW heads milled/ported, CompCams XE274HR (.555/.565" lift w/1.6 rockers), A-351 adjustable roller rockers, 30# injectors, Kirban FPR w/external pump, BBK ceramic coated LT headers, BBK Short H-pipe w/cats, Bassani cat back, Centerforce DF clutch/T.O. bearing...MSD 6AL w/MSD distributor, Steeda Tri axe, aluminum D/S, 3.73's, w/Factory Five U/L control arms. Lakewood 50/50 shocks. Flaming River Manual Rack, Steeda Front Drag sway bar, Steeda rear sway bar. Nitto drag radials. Cold A/C! FDavid3088@aol.com

11-01-2002, 04:15 PM	#6
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	Unless you're a corner carver get rid of it. You already have a good reason. I have taken mine off of every mustang I own. I love the way the front end pulls under hard exceleration. Just take corners a little slower. Just my opinion (as well as the 4 other mustang owners in my club) __________________ 92' LX Hatch (New Combo Coming Soon) Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bars, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 91' LX 5.0 Convertable: CobraR Hood, Cobra Spoiler, Cobra R Rims 2001 Expedition: Brush Guard, Clear Corners, Gen 1 Tail Lites, Carbin Fiber Dash Trim, Billet Aluminum A/C Knobs, Flame Gauges

11-01-2002, 05:35 PM	#8
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	I pulled mine off at the track and lost one of the end links so I didn't put it back on for a while. My car had a tenancy to follow every rut in the road and made the handling very unpredictable (this could be from the stiff springs and no sway bar to balance them out, you'll probably be okay with stock springs). I didn't like it, heck it didn't improve my 60' times anyways. I guess my springs are too stiff (Eibach sportlines). __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

11-01-2002, 01:35 PM	#3
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	Thanks, is your response from experience? I've never had my sway bar removed or even loosened for the track so I have no idea what to expect. I've been told that unless I'm really working at hard cornering that I won't notice any difference.

11-01-2002, 02:33 PM	#5
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	The reason for removing the sway bar is because of a 351W install. The oil pan needed to accomodate the high performance oil pump won't clear. Is there another option?

11-01-2002, 04:21 PM	#7
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	Thanks, corner carver I'm not. I guess if it doesn't work out I'll have to research other options.

11-01-2002, 05:42 PM	#9
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Remove it I couldnt even tell it was gone. I only go fast in a straight line anyways. Not to mention it really helped me drop my 60ft down. I went from a best of 2.15 on drag radials to consistant 2.0's. JMO, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

11-01-2002, 10:27 PM	#10
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	File 13, nuff said __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

11-04-2002, 08:06 AM	#11
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	Thanks to all for your insight regarding removal of my front sway bar. I guess the bottom line is I just need to drive it and decide for myself. Thanks again.

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