DeTomaso Mailing List: January 98, Message #13
     



From: 	JDeRyke <JDeRyke@aol.com>

Subject: Re:  Sway Bar

Date: 	Thu, 1 Jan 1998 19:28:13 +0000



The stock rear bar is 0.815" dia; the best replacement for most Panteras is

the so-called GTS bar, which is 0.875" dia, or about twice as stiff (bar

stiffness increases as the square of the dia increase). This painted bar was

sold by the Factory for use with 10" wheels and for 'vigorous driving'. Some

are available used from time to time. Chrome plating must be baked out afte

plating since high-carbon steel absorbs hydrogen during plating, then cracks;

be careful of 'home-made' shiny chassis stuff. The stock front bar is also

0.815 but the leverage is different so it's stiffer than the 0.875 rear bar.

It's probably fine as is. J DeRyke