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Old Feb 15, 2021 | 01:25 PM
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Rear sway bar size

Hello, I want to add a rear sway bar to my 71 cutlass supreme. The car has a one inch bar on front, what size should I consider on the rear? Thank you for your input.
Old Feb 15, 2021 | 01:47 PM
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Summit Racing has their own branded powdercoated sway bars for A-bodies - I have their 1" rear bar on my '72 ragtop -

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...ake/oldsmobile
Old Feb 15, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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I recommend 7/8" for less oversteer.
Old Feb 15, 2021 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Run to Rund
I recommend 7/8" for less oversteer.
I'll disagree. The A-body cars are understeering pigs from the factory. You WANT more oversteer. Herb Adams regularly put 1.5" bars on the back and 1 3/8" on the front. Of course, tires also matter, especially if you have big-'n-littles.
Old Feb 18, 2021 | 03:33 PM
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Thank you all for your input.
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