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Old 02-14-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default GT rear sway bar on a V6 Coupe?

Will this just bolt on without too much trouble?
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yes it will .... coupe to coupe... vert to vert
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Would this be a worthwhile upgrade?

Will I notice the difference?
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Would this be a worthwhile upgrade?

Will I notice the difference?
Without it the car corners like a boat. You'll notice a dramatic difference.
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The lack of a rear bar is significant. I think it's a great upgrade.
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Seriously the best upgrade I've done to my car. The difference is profound. Plus it's cheap and easy. There's no reason not to. Go ahead and get the GT front sway bar too.
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Highly recommended! It's an easy bolt on and makes a huge difference.
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After reading the reviews, I just ordered a rear GT take-off from New Take Off Parts. They said it's bar and brackets in their package, and bolts are needed.

Anybody know the sizes and thread angle type or know of a kit?

I don't want to be at Home Depot playing name that bolt

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I ended up ordering all the OEM bolts from Bob Utter. They weren't cheap, but they fit properly. I think others have bought similar size bolts from the hardware store but I couldn't tell you the correct sizes.
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How can I tell if my car already has them on?
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So I'm going to need bolts now?
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ok, now seriously if i get one more idea from these threads....im gonna have to buy it! you guys think the gt takeoffs are ok, or are there some good(cheap) aftermarket bars that i can get a hold of?
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How can I tell if my car already has them on?
If you have the Pony Package...than u do, if you don't have the PP, then you don't have one.
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So do I need some bolts?
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Default sway bars

I believe all our V6 cars come with a front sway bar. But not in the rear unless you have the pony package. The GT sway bar kits we all recommend have larger diameter bars making the car stiffer. I replaced my front one with a the GT one and added the rear one and the imoprovement was amazing - especially if you have a lowered car. this should be a must mod for all V6 cars.

depending on where you get the kit they might come with bolts/nuts. please note though that since our cars have front sway bars it has the bolts/nuts already. and the new bracket although slightly larger will bolt right up to the existing bolts - I did not have to even pull my existing bolts out. for the rear though you need to buy all the bolts and nuts.

installation is very simple and requires simple tools and about and hour of work.
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