Sway Bar Rates

[Track Junky]

Thanks Dave. I agree the numbers are ball park but none of those numbers make sense to me.

I have a Global West bar and a DSE bar. I did feel like I got a touch loose going to the hollow DSE bar but still not sure what to make of it.
If I were to take Global Wests and DSE's numbers seriously I'd have to say going to a bar with more lbs/in up front made me lose which means I got more grip up front with more weight transfer.

[Dave@Hellwig]

Track Junky. I think we talked last week about rates. We use SAE formulas to calculate the spring rates we give out. The rate I gave you includes a 20% reduction to account for compliance in bushings, end links and frame mounts. This factor has correlated fairly well between real world testing and calculated rates. The rate of our 1-1/8" tubular bar without any loss is 750 lb/in.

[Track Junky]

Thanks Dave@hellwig. I do remember us discussing the compensation for reduction. Your input was very informative and I appreciate your help.