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Old 12/10/10, 04:49 PM
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Suspension Input

I have a partial suspension package and looking for some insights into how to best complete it. I have an '08GT that is currently stock, but I may add a supercharger next year or the following. Here is what I have so far:

Roush Front Struts
http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=323

Roush Lowering Springs
http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=322
http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=321

Roush Front Sway Bar from this kit
http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=1145

I was planning to pick up the Roush Rear Shocks to go with my front struts..
http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=324

So then I'm still without a Rear Sway bar. It doesn't appear that Roush sells the one from the above kit as a stand alone, so wasn't sure if there was another rear bar that would complement the setup, or if I should just get a new front and rear bar and sell the front sway bar that I have. Looking for some thoughts from some suspension gurus.

Thanks in advance everyone!
Old 12/10/10, 05:10 PM
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http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=80&ModelID=5

22mm, 3-way adjustable, direct no modification bolt-on, and hollow, so it's not boat-anchor heavy.

I also make a front bar that's 3-way adjustable and hollow too, so it's much lighter than the one you have--and gives you options.

The set you can see here: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=80&PartID=717 and there is a $19 discount for buying a pair vs. one at a time.
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You should also consider an adjustable panhard bar, with a lowered car and a stock panhard bar your rear axle will no longer be centered.

On the rear sway bar, it is a surprise that Roush does not offer one on its own outside of a kit. I will let the suspension gurus answer your question if it would be better to mix and match a different vendor for your rear, or buy a new front and rear from the same vendor that complement each other.
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Originally Posted by sam strano
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=80&ModelID=5

22mm, 3-way adjustable, direct no modification bolt-on, and hollow, so it's not boat-anchor heavy.

I also make a front bar that's 3-way adjustable and hollow too, so it's much lighter than the one you have--and gives you options.

The set you can see here: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=80&PartID=717 and there is a $19 discount for buying a pair vs. one at a time.
Here's Sam's rear bar:


DSC00404 by jsnyng, on Flickr

And a not so great photo of the front bar:


DSC00407 by jsnyng, on Flickr

I've only had mine for a week, but I can tell a big difference.
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Originally Posted by sam strano
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=80&ModelID=5

22mm, 3-way adjustable, direct no modification bolt-on, and hollow, so it's not boat-anchor heavy.

I also make a front bar that's 3-way adjustable and hollow too, so it's much lighter than the one you have--and gives you options.

The set you can see here: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=80&PartID=717 and there is a $19 discount for buying a pair vs. one at a time.
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Thanks guys. I was actually able to pick up the Stage 2 front sway bar now too, so I have an extra Stage 3 front sway bar that I won't need. Now, I'll just need to pick up the rear sway bar.

Sam, I may look over the holiday season to see if anyone local has a Stage 2 rear bar, but if not, I'll be in touch. Definitely appreciate the quick response and your knowledge of suspension systems.
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