[TR] Front Sway Bar

[Dave]

Greg's anti-sway bars were initially made for road use, but they work well on race cars too.  Some TR racers use as thick as 1" bars for very flat cornering. 
Adco made Greg's bars to his specifications.  I think he might still have a couple in stock.
They are 7/8".  The original TR bars were pretty thin.  I think they are 1/2".   
Just adding a bar allows softer suspension while improving handling.  
TSI's bar has a wide range of uses, TR2-TR4A.  A TR4 bar might work on a TR2/3, but the frame of a TR4 is wider than a TR2/3.  So really, like Greg thought, a TR2/3 should have a specially bent bar.  They have two bends each side, to allow tire turning clearance, and they connect between the middle and outer a-arm/spring pan bolts.  Attaching the bar further out on the suspension, the more effective the bar is.  
I think TSI bars only have one bend attach more inward on the suspension.
The original TR2/3 bar uses the middle bolt location on the suspension.

Dave H.




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> On Oct 2, 2017, at 7:55 AM, wbeech <wbeech at flash.net> wrote:
> 
> Lots of great comments on front sway bars, now I'm convinced I should have
> one too on my '58.  Who are the known suppliers of front sway bars, with an
> eye toward value and ease of installation?
> Cheers,
> Bill B
> TS30800L
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Phil
> Ethier
> Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2017 2:24 PM
> To: Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
> Cc: TR3 Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Front Sway Bar
> 
> TR3 or TR4, you want a front sway bar. Lots of it. These cars lift the back
> wheel when cornering. Front bar helps keep that tire down on the road so you
> can keep some power on. 
> 
> This wheel lift is made worse when the axle on the inside hits the frame.
> This is true of most underslung cars. 
> 
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> 
> On Oct 1, 2017, at 10:32 AM, Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>>> Any sentiments out there, pro or con, regarding the use of a front 
>>> sway bar in a TR3 for use in 'spirited' driving (not race use)?
>> 
>> I'm definitely "pro". 
>> 
>> However, AFAIK, the available parts only fit TR3A (widemouth), as they 
>> bolt into the later style frame extensions.  Building mounts for my 
>> TR3 is on the todo list.
>> 
>> Also, the level of benefit probably depends on what tires (and wheels) 
>> you are running.  I suspect the bar won't help as much if you're still 
>> running skinny bias ply tires.  (I use 205/55-15 radials on 5.5" 
>> rims.)
>> 
>> -- Randall
>> 56 TR3 TS13571L daily driver
>> 71 Stag LE1473 - awaiting engine rebuild
>> 71-2-3 Stag - awaiting gearbox rebuild
>> 
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