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The Artist formerly known as Turbo84
I've got a (rear) sway bar that looks like it might be workable with the new suspension. I don't have a rear bar on the C4 suspension conversion, and last week's activities showed I need a bit more rear roll stiffness. I have a 5/8" bar that has been sitting on my shelf for several years, originally intended for my street rod truck, which also has a C4 suspension. To make the bar fit, I need to tighten up the bend where the arms start. The bend currently looks like about 75 degrees, and I need 90 degrees. I'm not a metallurgist, so I'm a bit shy about the usual method of adding heat when bending metal. I'm kicking around making a fixture, and then using my hydraulic press to try to bend it. Will it bend, or just spring back? Anybody ever modify a sway bar before? I'm pretty sure I'll also have to do some modifications/welding on the arms afterward (to allow multiple attachment points), but the welds will be minor, and away from the actual torsion portion of the bar.
Opinions, experiences, suggestions?
Opinions, experiences, suggestions?