View Full Version : should I add a rear sway bar ?


cottonpicker14
Aug 23rd, 04, 09:22 AM
I have a 70 Nova big block and was need to know if adding a rear bolt on sway bar has any advantages. I dont do any type of racing, mostly Sunday cruises. Also, since I have traction bars, would it interfer with the installation.

pdq67
Aug 23rd, 04, 05:17 PM
Addco's bolt-on one won't interfere with slapper bars b/c I have one on my car.

As for driving, it mada mine kinda want to turn quicker, ever so slightly which say's it makes my car oversteer a schosh.. That was with my 406 SB motor in her and Addco's 1" front swaybar too.

pdq67

JohnZ
Aug 25th, 04, 12:08 PM
Adding a rear sway bar increases rear roll stiffness, which unbalances the chassis without adding an appropriately stiffer front sway bar, and produces more oversteer, which can get really exciting. Not a great idea to just "throw on a rear sway bar" unless you enjoy swapping ends.
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