Cobra vs GT sway bar
#1
05-11-2010, 07:33 AM
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Cobra vs GT sway bar
I am looking for a rear sway bar for my mustang. I have a choice between a bar from an 01 GT and a bar from a 98 Cobra. I will not be buying an aftermarket bar.
I believe the Cobra one has a slightly larger diameter than the GT bar. I have also heard a few stories from random forums that the Cobra bar tends to break.
And they are both in similar condition (low miles and no damage). I do not race the car, so performance is not my concern. I want to buy a bar that is going to last the longest.
Suspension gurus, please chime in! I want to make the smartest decision.
I believe the Cobra one has a slightly larger diameter than the GT bar. I have also heard a few stories from random forums that the Cobra bar tends to break.
And they are both in similar condition (low miles and no damage). I do not race the car, so performance is not my concern. I want to buy a bar that is going to last the longest.
Suspension gurus, please chime in! I want to make the smartest decision.
#5
05-11-2010, 10:53 AM
In fact, any rear sway bar fits. The SN95 cars just had a different bend in the bars.
For which bar to choose, the sway bar choice depends on your wheel rate, and thus your suspension set-up. If you post up what springs and dampers you have, as well as if you have any control arms or what sway bar you have up front, I'm sure you'll get a quick answer from r3d or someone else.
For which bar to choose, the sway bar choice depends on your wheel rate, and thus your suspension set-up. If you post up what springs and dampers you have, as well as if you have any control arms or what sway bar you have up front, I'm sure you'll get a quick answer from r3d or someone else.
#6
05-12-2010, 07:39 AM
yep. you will.
putting on the one that'll "last the longest" is not going to help... you put the one that's going to not **** up your handling. The front of your mustang would tend to dip a lot harder than the rear in a corner. If you need more bar anywhere it's up front. Adding rear sway bar stiffness will make the rear end get loose easier in a turn and that's really rarely needed on a mustang, they do that fine out of the box thanks to the aforementioned front end plow and the rear end lifting a bit.
From the pic of your car you're not running a really aggressive spring if any aftermarket spring at all. I'm going to say, stick with an 01GT bar.
FWIW, I use a 93 cobra bar. It's a complete sissy upside newer ones. Don't need any more, but I run a stiff rear spring too.
putting on the one that'll "last the longest" is not going to help... you put the one that's going to not **** up your handling. The front of your mustang would tend to dip a lot harder than the rear in a corner. If you need more bar anywhere it's up front. Adding rear sway bar stiffness will make the rear end get loose easier in a turn and that's really rarely needed on a mustang, they do that fine out of the box thanks to the aforementioned front end plow and the rear end lifting a bit.
From the pic of your car you're not running a really aggressive spring if any aftermarket spring at all. I'm going to say, stick with an 01GT bar.
FWIW, I use a 93 cobra bar. It's a complete sissy upside newer ones. Don't need any more, but I run a stiff rear spring too.
#7
05-12-2010, 05:15 PM
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Lake in the Hills, IL
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Yeah, all suspension is stock. rockin the 4x4 look. I was hoping bassman, red, or maybe 01FR500 would chime in. It looks like I am going to just go for the cobra bar. It is freshly powdercoated black. And it has only 3500 miles on it. Thanks for the help guys! I knew i would get some in depth answers. I appreciate it!
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