sway bar info needed

[HPP]

I'm looking for some members who can provide me with some measurements on A body sway bars. Best thing to do to make sure we're all talking the same language is to use this calculator. Once you plug in your numbers, post up the results here. Thanks!
http://buildafastercar.com/tech/Sway-Bar-Rate-Calculator

 

[mopardude318]

looks pretty interesting..ill measure mine once fedex delivers it...

 

[HPP]

Wow, nobody has any measuremetns for a sway bar? I'll plug in the numbers if you provide dimensions.

 

[66cuda-s]

OK, my 66 Barracuda Sway Bar dimensions are:

A = 12.25"
B = 23.5"
C = 15.5"
D = 0.87"

Using the link above, this gives:

Spring Rate: 245 lb/in
One Wheel Bump: 122 lb/in

Cool,
66Cuda-S

 

['64 Cuda]

Just came across this thread. Do you want numbers for after market stuff or just stock? I have an ADDCO front bar for an early A that I could measure.

 

[HPP]

Do aftermarket mount up the same as stock? If there is a difference in the physical size, then there would be a difference in rate. I'm assuming they are like most other body styles and the only difference between the two is maybe an extra inch in width at the end links.

 

[66cuda-s]

Well, I messed up a bit. I used the Torsion Bar diameter instead of the Sway Bar diameter (that's what I get for going from memory). So with a Sway Bar diameter of 0.825 inches, the numbers are:

Spring rate: 198 lb/in
One Wheel Bump Rate: 99 lb/in

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[HPP]

Thanks guys.


Now one other item I need help with,the motion ratio. On the lower control arm, what is the measurement from the center of the t-bar/pivot to teh sway bar mounting tab?

 

[bjkadron]

I'll measure Mine tomorrow and get back to you.