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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Suspension question

So I had my '11 GT up on the lift the other day and I noticed something interesting. My sway bar linkages are blue. Now mind you, I don't know much about aftermarket sway bars and such. But I found it interesting that these would look so awesome for OE parts. The car was purchased preowned and it had already been equipped with 3.90's as well as beefier tires in the rear. Can anyone shed any light on this sway bar issue? I don't know if they are OE, just the linkages were replaced or if the whole sway bar assembly is after market. I know that this question is probably stupid, but figured I'd ask anyway. Thanks!!!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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What color is the sway bar?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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This is not my car, but this is what my sway bars and linkages look like. I found this on google, but the link offered no insight.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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That's an FRPP. You have a great set up!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Thanks for the input. I tried to find the FRPP set you mentioned but was unsuccessful lol. I did, however, go out and snag a pic of my sway bar setup on the rear. Granted, it was cold and my car is lowered, so the pic kinda sucks. You really think this is a FRPP?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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That's my initial guess... Of course roush and some tokico suspension components are blue also. Lol they all do the same thing though.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Hey thanks for being so patient. Where'd you find that? I looked all over the place lol.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Standard roush suspension set up for 10-13.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Interesting. You think that the fact that the sway bar and the linkage being different colors makes a difference?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Not at all.
I'm guessing your car may be lowered? People change just the end links because the rubber is cheap and wears, to reduce body flex... Mainly to restore a cars geometry after a height drop.

Btw roush makes several "track day" suspension components. Your sway bar is black but could very well be a roush component. Most components are blue and black.

Look under a true Saleen and check out the suspension. Looks like a skittles rainbow.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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It is lowered but i did that myself. I figured if they are beefed up that it would be to compliment the rear gear. Just out of curiosity, is there anywhere on the components that would have a trademark of some kind?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Not sure on the trademark
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Oh well, I'll have a look around and see if I can find someone that can get up under it and snoop around. Thanks for all your help though.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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I have an '11 GT with the Brembo package. Those end links are what came on the car when I picked it up from the dealer.

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Ahhh gotcha. Are those somehow different than the standard stock sway bars?
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang
I have an '11 GT with the Brembo package. Those end links are what came on the car when I picked it up from the dealer.
Lol nevermind.
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