[DeTomaso] sway bar attachment points

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/21/11 4:36:58 PM, ehpantera at yahoo.com writes:

> I would like to know if the(re) is a real difference if you mount the 
> ends of the sway bar below the A-arms rather than on top. I've noticed that 
> some Grp 4 cars do so. What would be the ideal mounting setup fpr the rear 
> sway bar?
>  
> 
Ground clearance reduction. What you describe works on race cars that run 
on manicured, debris-free tracks. Doesn't work well on real streets and 
highways. So IMHO, the ideal mount is as-stock with sphere-ball mounts on the bar 
ends and urethane bushings in the middle. Plus it's far less trouble and 
takes no welding etc. 
If you really want to redesign the rear system, I'd mount the bar above the 
transaxle with extension rods down to the lower a-arms. Take a look at the 
Maserati Bora rear swaybar mounting. The bar can be smaller in dia as you 
can mount it further forward than stock position, without the long springy 
arms reaching toward the a-arms. As to exactly what size- dunno. Do some 
testing and report back. Good luck- J DeRyke