[Shotimes] Intrax lowering springs - shortening the sway links?

[Robert Bruce]

Actually, Bruce is technically correct that the length of the links should
be shortened to bring the swaybar back too it's proper "static" location.
Ideally, if you were to draw an imaginary line intersecting the bars pivot
point (mount bushings) and the end of the bar (link connection), this line
should be level with the ground.  Realistically, the SHO bar (rear bar
especially) is so poorly designed that worrying about the link length is of
no real value.  On the other hand, installing an adjustable link to remove
the natural preload that is inherent in the SHO bar and it's poor mounting
design would be very beneficial.

Bruce, Don't waste your time making custom length links for the sake of
getting the bar back to level.  Your gains would be too small to ever
notice.  Do spend your effort making adjustable links, that is a huge yet
overlooked gain for the SHO.  In fact you could measure the gain you would
achieve with these links without even making any parts.  All you need is the
scales.  Simply weigh your car as it currently sits.  Then disconnect both
swaybars and scale the car again.  Compare each individual corner weight and
you will see noticeable weight shifts.  These changes are the same as if you
had removed the swaybar preload using adjustable links.  You will likely be
surprised at the change.  I did this on my 93 and noticed a 50 lbs corner
weight shift across the rear alone.

Robert Bruce
93 atx w/ adjustable swaybar links
92


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of George Fourchy
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 2:13 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] intrax lowering springs - shorteniing the sway
links?


On Wed, 3 Nov 2004 20:22:00 -0600, Dave Kegel wrote:

>What would be the advantage of using shorter links?

I agree....as long as the links are the same length on both sides, a bit of
upward
or downward "neutral" positioning (from stock) on the sway bar would be
meaningless.

George
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