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CapnMark
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 Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:22 pm Post subject: Sway Bar - Aftermarket vs OG |
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I have a 1957 11 window bus, running a stock beam that I want to fit a sway bar to. I also have a 1971 KG that is running Koni gas shocks and an aftermarket sway bar - the ride is quite harsh and I want to avoid this with my bus.
Do the aftermarket bus sway bars ride harder than the stock ones? I may also install a rear sway bar or camber compensator in the future, if I can find one, so it would need to be compatible.
What are peoples experiences with the aftermarket vs stock sway bars please? |
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EverettB 
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Clara
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| Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:25 am Post subject: Re: Sway Bar - Aftermarket vs OG |
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I second what Everett said.
I have a stock bus sway bar on my 61. Added the rear camber compensator as well at he same time (old school EMPI). This made for noticably better cornering.
I don't think it affected the ride at all.
This ^^^^ camber compensator is hard to find, but I think there is something available new now.
Use oil shocks. gas shocks are harsher. |
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Bruce Amacker
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JonnyCJ
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| Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:20 am Post subject: Re: Sway Bar - Aftermarket vs OG |
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| Clara wrote: |
This ^^^^ camber compensator is hard to find, but I think there is something available new now. |
Especially if you’re running IRS ! |
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sub-hatchtim
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| Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Sway Bar - Aftermarket vs OG |
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In my 58 i have a aftermarket sway bar, camber compensator, and Napa cheapo oil shocks
Rides great and corners pretty decent for an old bus on 205/75/15's
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CapnMark
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| Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:52 pm Post subject: Re: Sway Bar - Aftermarket vs OG |
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Thank you all for the input.
The aftermarket ones that I am seeing locally are 3/4 inch (CIP1). What would the diameter of the stock one be?
I am thinking rubber bushings over urethane for the best ride?
Mid America Motorworks have a generic camber compensator for Buses and Beetles. |
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sub-hatchtim
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Sway Bar - Aftermarket vs OG |
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The bushing type won't affect ride quality
Urethane last longer but can squeak
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