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> 850 Sway Bar, question
arrollk
post Jul 10 2008, 09:23 AM
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Anybody know if the 850R front sway bar is an upgrade over my 850 GLT's sway bar?
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post Jul 10 2008, 03:13 PM
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big time. and the ipd unit is that much more stiffer.
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post Jul 10 2008, 03:20 PM
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thanks!!! i found slightly used R sway bar for cheap :grin:
eventually ill get the IPD one but until then it will have to do
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post Jul 10 2008, 03:28 PM
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just a bit of advise, it is a **** and a pita to do. it can be done with jack stands and a hydralic jack, but it is easier on a lift. just another 2 cents from the greek. :banana:
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post Jul 10 2008, 03:32 PM
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im about to do a whole suspension upgrade:

bilstein shocks/struts
eibach lowering springs
IPD heavy duty front endlinks
new front A-arms
850R front sway bar

well actually, my brother and his friend are gonna do it haha
i just have to buy them a good dinner and some :beer:
its gonna be a ton of work thats for sure
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QUOTE(arrollk @ Jul 10 2008, 10:23 PM)
Anybody know if the 850R front sway bar is an upgrade over my 850 GLT's sway bar?
thanks
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Go for it!
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