• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

Would it help to WELD the factory sway bar on the weak areas?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Pokageek
  • Start date Start date Dec 29, 2007

Pokageek

Active Member
Jun 10, 2005
2,767
0
46
MA, USA
Dec 29, 2007
#1
  • Dec 29, 2007
  • #1
Like where it curves up and usually breaks?
http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/sway.htm
 

BlownFiveLiter

have car, will race....wait, it doesn't run
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
3,133
18
108
Chicagoland
Dec 29, 2007
#2
  • Dec 29, 2007
  • #2
I could see adding some gussets, to see if it would help, but I honestly don't see how it could be done. I pretty sure they break from the side to side movement of the rear end housing. You'd need to gusset it on the face where it bolts to the control arm, and the opposite side where the bolts go. A panhard bar setup to positively locate the rear end would probably be a better option. It would cost more though.
 

Pokageek

Active Member
Jun 10, 2005
2,767
0
46
MA, USA
Dec 29, 2007
#3
  • Dec 29, 2007
  • #3
I just bought a panhard bar and a steeda rear adj sway that is supossed to be used with the factory sway. This is why I was thinking of beefing the factory sway a tad more by welding the part that usually breaks. Are you saying that it is less likely to break now that I have a panard bar I am going to install?
 

95strokerPSU

Member
Jul 29, 2004
986
1
19
Sacramento from Philly
Dec 29, 2007
#4
  • Dec 29, 2007
  • #4
I don't know about welding the stock one but I just got the Steeda HD sway bar and it's a lot thicker than the stock one. No way it's going to break
 

BlownFiveLiter

have car, will race....wait, it doesn't run
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
3,133
18
108
Chicagoland
Dec 29, 2007
#5
  • Dec 29, 2007
  • #5
Yes. They break when they flex. Don't mind my crude drawing I'm about to make here, but this should hopefully explain why they break:


Picture your swaybar like this, when the rear end isn't moving side to side:
|________|

When it moves, you get this, as it trys to move with the rear end housing, when the control arms flex:
\________\ or /_________/

Eventually the metal fatigues and breaks. The panhard bar will eliminate the rear end sway, so the swaybar should be safe from breakage at that point.
 

Pokageek

Active Member
Jun 10, 2005
2,767
0
46
MA, USA
Dec 30, 2007
#6
  • Dec 30, 2007
  • #6
So welding may help if it makes it stronger..
 

VIPRETR

New Member
Mar 9, 2007
19
0
0
Kalamazoo, MI.
Dec 30, 2007
#7
  • Dec 30, 2007
  • #7
Welding would probably do more harm than good. The heat from the weld would take out the "temper" in the sway bar, resulting in a bent sway bar instead of a broken one. (Think of heating a coil spring to lower a vehicle) Once heat is added, it weakens the steel.
 

Pokageek

Active Member
Jun 10, 2005
2,767
0
46
MA, USA
Dec 30, 2007
#8
  • Dec 30, 2007
  • #8
arg . ok. Well between the adj sway added to the mix and the panhard, I guess I should be ok. Thanks for the input.
 

4Jenna

Founding Member
Sep 12, 2001
4,326
6
69
AZ
Dec 30, 2007
#9
  • Dec 30, 2007
  • #9
Get a anti-roll bar instead, and ditch that sway bar.

http://www.baselinesuspensions.com/kits/arb1.htm
 

Pokageek

Active Member
Jun 10, 2005
2,767
0
46
MA, USA
Dec 30, 2007
#10
  • Dec 30, 2007
  • #10
Umm WOW! That looks like a killer bar! Unfortunately I already bought the steeda adjustable. I got it for $119 and you add it to the existing sway. I figure the difference will be dramatic considering u keep the original sway as well.
 

Pokageek

Active Member
Jun 10, 2005
2,767
0
46
MA, USA
Jan 4, 2008
#11
  • Jan 4, 2008
  • #11
Ok jegs was out of em so I bought the Steeda HD rear sway. Anyone have this an notice a difference? $$ was right.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

G
Front Sway bar HELP
  • Grabberblueguy77
  • May 28, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
389
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- May 28, 2025
gkomo
S
Need help and Advise - 89 Problem Child
  • Sheela
  • Oct 28, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
160
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 28, 2025
evintho
J
MEED HELP!! 86 mustang
  • Jacob0121
  • Jan 23, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
351
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 25, 2026
CAMTWO1070
New Products From J&M Products - 1979-1998 & 1999-2004 Race/Extreme Duty Rear Lower Control Arms
  • J&M Products
  • Oct 9, 2025
  • Vendor Sponsor Forums
Replies
0
Views
312
Vendor Sponsor Forums Oct 9, 2025
J&M Products
S
Need help asap
  • shaggyman65
  • Dec 24, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
262
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Dec 24, 2025
shaggyman65
S
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?