[TR] Front Sway Bar

[Dave]

There is no difference between small-mouth and TR3A in terms of sway bar fitment...TR4?...big difference.
Good to know Racestorations has them.  They have some really terrific and specific bits and pieces.  They know their TR s#*t.
I wouldn't rule out contacting Adco.  They will build to suit.  They are nice to work with and inexpensive.  

Dave H.

P.s. Happy Healey!



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> On Oct 2, 2017, at 10:46 AM, Andrew Uprichard <auprichard at uprichard.net> wrote:
> 
> I just spoke with my cousin who owns Racetorations in the UK.  Said he was surprised I didn’t have one on my cars !  He makes front sway bars for the small-mouth and TR3A.  No financial interest.
>  
> I also seem to remember  Ted Schumacher in Ohio stocks a sway bar for the wide-mouth cars (but not the small-mouth)
>  
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson, MI
>  
> Thinking of buying an Austin-Healey.  Hope you’ll still talk to me
> (I do have 4 TRs, after all…..)
>  
> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rye Livingston
> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2017 11:30 AM
> To: wbeech
> Cc: 'TR3 Triumphs'; 'Randall'
> Subject: Re: [TR] Front Sway Bar
>  
> The one I bought is used in vintage racing, but it didn't change the basic ride.  So don't be shy going for a big sway bar.  Other than fabricating the bracket, which you may be able to install it to the existing radiator guard bracket or some other way.
>  
> This is the website for Greg Solow's Engine room in Santa Cruz.  His shop specializes in Japanese cars, but scroll through the photos on the home page and you'll see there is a photo of a pretty popular blue Morgan, Baby Doll, that races in Vintage races, and you'll see Greg in a photo with a TR3 engine, and I think he personally races a TR3 or TR4 and has for many years, so he knows these cars.  
>  
> http://theengineroomsantacruz.com
>  
>  
> 
> On Oct 02, 2017, at 08:20 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. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 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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