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porsche1914

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Sway bar
« on: October 03, 2013, 11:42:39 AM »
I have a 1951 Henry J 6cyl. And it'll has a tendency to dive a little in the front end. Is there a stronger or heavier sway bar that will fit a J?
It seems I have heard this discussed before but I'm not sure.
Thanks for any help.
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Corsairdeluxe

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Re: Sway bar
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 03:24:00 PM »
If you are able to find one please let us all know.
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Re: Sway bar
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 05:32:50 PM »

  A sway bar is to help with the "sway" or roll when cornering, it wont do a thing for dive when braking if I am understanding your post right.

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Re: Sway bar
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2013, 06:38:38 PM »
You're right it is when cornering.
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Re: Sway bar
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2013, 09:51:33 PM »

 You might have some weak springs. I had a 51 J back in 54 and if I couuldnt out run them I would out corner them with a stock suspension.

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Re: Sway bar
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2013, 11:25:50 PM »
Read the last  part. Aparently you can make the springs with the degree of firmness required.
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