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"Demon"Dart

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I have a 74' dart that did not come with sway bars from the factory and I building it kind of "custom" since it was originally a /6 car. When I say custom, I mean not putting it back to original. Gonna have a demon stripe etc. My own build kinda. Making my version of a 1974 "Demon" if there was such a thing. Any how, how hard are the aftermarket sway bars to put in? Are they worth it? Any suggestions on which ones are better or easier? All input would be helpful.

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They're not hard to install at all...and they're very much worth it...:cheers:
 
Dont go without you wont believe the car afterwards. Most are cars were 6 cyl original. slightly larger torsion bar will help also.
 
If you're like most of us, You'll need to consider costs. A used OEM sway bar is likely more affordable. A little saving there will afford better torsion bars if needed.
I wouldn't bother with a rear sway bar without installing subframe connectors.
 
I put Sway Bars on everything I own. You will not believe how well it will drive afterwards. DO IT ! LOL ! Tim
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I'm assuming that I will need to make and weld brackets to my lower control arms like the link above since I dont have the 340 lower control arms..Any suggestions for making sure that I have everything in line and not set more towards one side rather then the other? Thanks
 
[ame="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Dodge-Dart-Duster-sway-bars-front-rear-KIT-1973-1976-PLYMOUTH-VALIANT-/161216309604?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge%7CModel%3ADart%7CSubmodel%3ASport&hash=item25893da964&vxp=mtr"]New Dodge Dart Duster Sway Bars Front Amp Rear Kit 1973 1976 Plymouth Valiant | eBay[/ame]

Would this be a bad set to put in? Its cheap but I'm not looking for anything special. Just want something to help a little with cornering.
 
Finally got a good bit of driving time in on mine over the weekend went to a indoor show about 60 miles from home. Found out a few things one a 360 is a thirsty sob n it handles great with sway bars new t bars ucas n strut rods almost to good now ya take a corner the car holds it the bench seat don't hold me lol n also the factory steering wheel is to big. I knocked the line pressure back on the power steering n at low speeds feels great but at high speed still a lil sensitive
 
I just tested a Hellwig 1 1/8" hollow front anti swaybar. Easy to bolt into the k mem. holes. The bar does touch the inner edge of the mount, no mater how adjusted. It pulled up when the u-clamps are tightened. Does it mater? It just clears the strut. The handling was close to my 74Cuda with factory bars, front and back, with HD (as I ordered it) front suspension, 778-779, so it has .90 t bars. It came with pin calipers, and a B-body k-mem. and flat 1971 type motor mounts. Now I want the Firm feel rear bar to make it complete. The 1968 Barracuda was a 318 notchback with HD 10" drums, that has Willwood discs for small ball joints. 892-893 T-bars measure .89, but that's .020 paint on them. The rear axle housing is Dr.Diff's 8 3/4", both cars with rear 10" drums. Maybe the Dr. (Cass) could fab up some frame hung bars, like the 1974 cuda?
 

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Any suggestions on torque when reinstalling new rubber?
 
I am satisfied with the Helwig hollow front bar, but still a fishy situation, So I bought the Firm feel Abody rear bar that is frame mounted and exactly like the 1974 factory. The # is SBRA 3/4" $415 with shipping. check it out.
 
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