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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I've got an Addco rear sway bar that I'll be installing when I return from an upcoming 4 month deployment (military orders). Aside from the improved handling, are there any other benefits from using a rear sway bar? Will it:
-cure wheel hop?
-increase hauling and towing capacity?
-fix the "Chevy lean" in the rear?
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Improved cornerning as a result of less body roll is all you'll get from a sway bar. It' won't effect ride height, straight line traction, etc.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Some say it helps with highway rear end sway.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackLM7
-cure wheel hop? No
-increase hauling and towing capacity? No
-fix the "Chevy lean" in the rear? Doubt it
Any info would be appreciated!!
Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
Some say it helps with highway rear end sway.
When I had one it did help with stability on the hwy.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Zick
When I had one it did help with stability on the hwy.

That makes perfect sense to me -- and illustrates how sway bars may improve straight line stability. It's a function of reducing body movement and flex.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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I have that very same bar. E to the Z install! It will make a significant improvement in handling. You will notice it immediately.... But, shouldnt effect anything other then that.
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