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Old 08-26-21, 05:11 PM
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Question Stock Swaybar Links able to holdup to UltraRacing?

My rear sway bar end links went bad and I got OEM replacements, but also decided to upgrade the 14mm stock sway bar to the 19mm UltraRacing rear sway bar. But using the OEM sway bar end links, will they hold up to the stiffer sway bar or do I need to find upgraded sway bar links as well?


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Actual OE links are some of if not the best out there for these cars. I would use them
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Yes, you won't have any issues. I'm running that rear bar with either stock links or Moog links (I can't remember) and no issues in the three years that I've had that setup.
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A question for those who own Ultra racing rear sway bar. Is it worth to upgrade? I'm on OEM soft springs and would like to add more stability when cornering.
Won't it worsen the ride quality on uneven roads with lots of cracks, etc?
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Originally Posted by beercan
A question for those who own Ultra racing rear sway bar. Is it worth to upgrade? I'm on OEM soft springs and would like to add more stability when cornering.
Won't it worsen the ride quality on uneven roads with lots of cracks, etc?
No, not worth the upgrade. Remember, you're trying to hustle a 4,000 pound car around a corner... so while the UR bar helps a bit, it isn't that noticeable. If you are really pushing the car, then it is beneficial, but honestly, these cars weren't designed to be driven like that and most of us aren't running aggressive enough tires to make use of something like the UR bar.


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Thanks, Romanova. I'm not expecting miracles, but for example, I have a set of sport shocks and struts and I surely say that they were cornering much better that non sport version, but harshier on cracks and potholes.
And I've read that the combo of standard suspension + 19mm rear sway bar might be a nice comfortable combo.

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