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Suspension Is a 19mm rear sway on med = to 22mm on soft?

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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Is a 19mm rear sway on med = to 22mm on soft?

My buddy Jasun just put a 22mm rear sway bar on soft and loves it. I was wondering if I would get the same affects with a 19mm on med. Any info is appreciated.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Nope.....according to Alta, the 19mm at full stiff is still softer than the 22mm at full soft
http://www.altaminiperformance.com/p...-Bar-Rear-19MM
(click on charts for the numbers)

Not saying that the 19mm isn't a good improvement over stock....but it's still softer than the 22mm no matter how you slice it.

I assume the other manufacturers 19mm vs. 22mm are similar.

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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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A friend of mine says that the 19 at full stiff can cause the rear to come around. The 19 at the middle setting is pretty much neutral. I don't know for myself, but I'm getting a 19.

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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Heh. And to think i have a 22mm on full stiff and it feels like theres not enough oversteer....
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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If you have your spring rates right, a 19mm bar is all you need... Less bar = better grip.
 
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