Author Topic: 70 Challenger front sway bar worth it???  (Read 748 times)

Offline HemiOrange70

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70 Challenger front sway bar worth it???
« on: October 27, 2007 - 12:27:07 PM »
Is a NOS front Challenger sway bar worth buying and installing. In other words does it tighten the front end up and is an aftermarket a better buy-the stock one is aboput 170 :bigsmile:




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Re: 70 Challenger front sway bar worth it???
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2007 - 12:35:53 PM »
Definatly worth installing something , personally I would probably order the Firm Feel kit with both front & rear bars , they are bigger than stock & fit properly

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Re: 70 Challenger front sway bar worth it???
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2007 - 01:42:51 PM »
Thanks CP-any where special to order from?

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Re: 70 Challenger front sway bar worth it???
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2007 - 09:46:37 PM »
Firm Fell directly I assume , I do know of a better place to order them from

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Re: 70 Challenger front sway bar worth it???
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2007 - 07:27:00 AM »
If your car doesn't have one currently, yes, it is worth it and will make a big difference in the way it feels.

If your car is a stock original that you want to keep that way, then that isn't a bad price for an n.o.s. unit. If your car is a resto mod and you want better performance out of it, a larger, aftermarket sway bar may be a better choice. Stock units are around 15/16 in diameter, whereas most aftermarket units can be picked up in 1" or 1 1/8". Firm Feel sells the most stock appearing bars with OEM style mounting points and hardware. You get these direct from Firm Feel as they do not have resellers. Other places like PST, Just Suspension, Blue Zombie, Mancini, Summit, and Jegs sell sell other units from Addco, Sway Away,  Hotchkis and others that work just as well, but are far from stock appearing. in mounting and attachment methods.

Hotchkis recently came out with Mopar packages that contain a tubular 1 1/2" front bar and an adjustable 1" rear bar. Tubular bars are lighter than stock and the adjustable rear bar allows you to dial in the handling.