Tiger sway bar

[Hodee]

Anybody add a Tiger or Addco sway bar to a Series V Alpine ? Was the difference noticeable and positive? No intention of racing just trying to reduce body roll. Thx

 

[RootesRacer]

Front or rear?

I wouldnt put a rear bar on unless the front bar is too big.

 

[Hodee]

Front.

 

[RootesRacer]

If it fits a tiger, should fit an SV alpine the same.
7/8 or 1" would keep it flat when handling.

 

[Bill Blue]

Installed a 7/8" Tiger sway bar about five years ago. Anyway you look at this deal, it is a winner. Keeps the car noticeably more level (winner) with no noticeable ride harshness (winner). Fits without any modification to anything, just need the Tiger bushings (winner). In short every Alpine should be fitted with one.
Bill

 

[Barry]

An eighth of an inch in diameter makes a big difference. OTBE, a 7/8" anti-roll bar has 1.85 times the torsional stiffness of a 3/4" anti-roll bar.

 

[Toyanvil]

I have had a 7/8" in front and 5/8" in the rear for the last 40 years, my car drives great. You will love it.

 

[RootesRooter]

I bot a SV several years ago that the PO had installed traction bars on. I've been amazed at how much body roll is reduced compared to every other Alpine I've owned. And this was with a stock front bar and average-condition bar bushings and shocks. And no real increase in oversteer, either, at least in street driving.

 

[husky drvr]

I bot a SV several years ago that the PO had installed traction bars on. I've been amazed at how much body roll is reduced compared to every other Alpine I've owned. And this was with a stock front bar and average-condition bar bushings and shocks. And no real increase in oversteer, either, at least in street driving.

RootesRooter,

Any chance of pics? I'm just curious which style traction bars you have installed.

Thanks,

 

[DanR]

PIC's sound good...

 

[Warren]

Make sure that you have 3 hands or some nice welding clamps as it's a bit of a wrestling match to install the bigger bars.

 

[MikeH]

I bot a SV several years ago that the PO had installed traction bars on. I've been amazed at how much body roll is reduced compared to every other Alpine I've owned. And this was with a stock front bar and average-condition bar bushings and shocks. And no real increase in oversteer, either, at least in street driving.

I picked up a set of the traction bars from a vendor in Daytona Beach at the Turkey Rod Run several years ago.

 

[Warren]

I may have a set laying around their chrome plated and just about free I'll have to take a look for if somebody's interested

 

[Silver Creek Sunbeam]

I may have a set laying around their chrome plated and just about free I'll have to take a look for if somebody's interested

I’m may be interested. PM me the info when you take a look.

Thanks

 

[Hodee]

Any tips or secrets to installing a 7/8 bar? I was thinking of ratchet straps or strong parachord to pull the unattached side into the A arm.

 

[RootesRacer]

Any tips or secrets to installing a 7/8 bar? I was thinking of ratchet straps or strong parachord to pull the unattached side into the A arm.

C-Clamps?

 

[Warren]

Put the car partial up then with a Vise grip welding c-clamp it's a lot easier. Others suggested the ratcheting straps.

 

[Bill Blue]

Installing a 7/8" bar is no different than installing a 3/4". Same technique and tools. I have installed both several time and will be dammed if I can remember exactly how. All I can recall is C-clamps and an assortment of wrench types and sizes. Mostly just stick to it and try different approaches. Your vocabulary will be enriched.
Bill

 

[Warren]

Advised to raise car partially closest to the shape of the bar.
Clamp like pictured is the best.