ATR rear sway bar worth the money?

[87ttypeV8]

well i had an opportunity to pick up a ATR rear sway bar for a decent price.
i was just wondering everyones opinions on this piece..
are the stock bushings and lower control arms alright to use with this?
what else should i swap other than the bar if i do pick it up?

any input is appreciated... just wondering if this bar is plug and play or there are more modifications needed...

also what benefits will i see? tighter handling as well as more traction or what?

thanks in advance

 

[UNGN]

Originally posted by 87ttypeV8
well i had an opportunity to pick up a ATR rear sway bar for a decent price.
i was just wondering everyones opinions on this piece..
are the stock bushings and lower control arms alright to use with this?

No, the ATR bar will turn stock, unboxed, un reinforced LCA into pretzels and ovalize the bushing cup holes

what else should i swap other than the bar if i do pick it up?

New LCA's, preferrably ones made from substantial square tubing, with tube stock welded into the sway bar holes.

any input is appreciated... just wondering if this bar is plug and play or there are more modifications needed...

also what benefits will i see? tighter handling as well as more traction or what?

thanks in advance

Besides LCA's, it's a good idea to Use Grade 8 bolts and nylock nuts.

The bar is great. Handling (less understeer) and traction will be improved. Even if you have big tires in back (like 275/60's), you can still take off ramps reasonably fast without the car plowing off into oblivion.

 

[87ttypeV8]

thank you for the input...
so if i can buy the bar for say 75$ how much more would it cose for the LCAs, the tube stock welded in and everything... just trying to price out the whole swap

thank you for the response! very informative