View Full Version : oem vs aftermarket sway bars
MMcactusflower
04-01-2012, 12:29 PM
Hello everyone...after the K & N air intake and Optima Yellow Top...I am thinking of perhaps adding a set of Addco sway bars (front and rear...seems they are the ones a lot of you add)...am I right in assuming that regular straight ahead ride/driving will not be affected (no added harshness et al)...only cornering would be noticeably improved, correct?
I have the stock wheels and bought a new set of B R G g force radials when I got the car in '10...before I read about tire options for our MMs on this website alas. Thanks for the info.
Ms. Denmark
04-01-2012, 12:32 PM
I have them and there is no difference in straight ahead driving. The car is more level in the corners. But frankly, I didn't think it cornered badly before. My husband thinks they have made a big difference though.
Green96
04-01-2012, 01:03 PM
I saw a huge difference. Most people will tell you to get either both, or just the rear. I have both, but have played around with different combinations. Honestly the front only is all you need to get rid of tail wiggle when you change lanes quickly. I would say if you have the money get both. If you can only get one I go against conventional thinking and say get the front one.
guspech750
04-01-2012, 01:37 PM
Get both and Moog front endlinks. I noticed a significant difference.
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boatmangc
04-01-2012, 01:56 PM
i live on a rough road and I did both front and rears at the same time. I noticed a considerable NVH increase.
It handles 100% better but I can't drive with a glass of iced tea on my road anymore.
thathotrodlincn
04-01-2012, 02:03 PM
:beer:Watch that drinkin and drivin!!!
fastblackmerc
04-01-2012, 04:01 PM
Get both the front & rear bars..... you won't be sorry!
MOTOWN
04-01-2012, 04:13 PM
The Addcos do make a huge difference in handling, as said get the moog end links for the front bar.
JOEMERC
04-02-2012, 03:10 PM
Did the rear only with the addco bar and used (just suspension) end links and stiffend up the ride alot ,so i could imagine with the front also installed.but handles alot better.
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