Installing Sway Bar delete brace

[SteveP]

Caution!!!! If you like handleing, taking turns fast, and do not just want a 1/4 car.... DON'T GET THIS!!

I used the UPR brace

Took my about 35minutes to do. Very simple. All self explainable.
http://massmustang.com/Steve/ - Link to pics DUW

Things you will need:
16mm Deep socket
18mm Deep Socket
3/8 3+ '' extension (or 1/2'')
3/8 ratchet (or 1/2'')
* air wrench and gun will make this so much faster (I used them)
Zip ties (To connect the plastic flap to the front bumper and brace. You will also want to zip ties the brake lines to the brace too. Make sure you keep the rubber grommet attached to the brake line on. Helps with support and keeps the lines from bending)
Flat head (pop the brake line connectors off the radiator support brace)

Once the brace and swap bar is out, the radiator will stay in place but a jack stand holding it wont be a bad idea.

Once you mount the new brace and tighten up the bolts (you will reuse all the bolts, Should be the 4 that held the radiator brace on) Have your hood open and make sure the radiator is mounted flush with your front end. I used a leveler to double check it.

With removing the radiator brace and Ford Racing sway bar, easy 25-30lb drop off the front end. Car feels the same EXCEPT for taking sharp turns. Just don't do it as fast.

on a side note, I will have a Ford Racing sway bar for sale soon. Pm me for details.

 

[Tom]

ive had this mod for a couple years and my car feels fine when i turn hard. ive had auto cross guys drive my car and they never noticed

 

[biz4765]

Yea I bought BMR's product and felt no problems turning but I did lose 26lbs off the front end and my car went faster in 1/4 with just that mod added from the last time I ran.

 

[SteveP]

i noticed a huge difference with corning..... weird then....

 

[GT John]

ive had this mod for a couple years and my car feels fine when i turn hard. ive had auto cross guys drive my car and they never noticed

Same here. Going on three years now,

 

[navbtcret]

I still drive spirited into corners without the front sway and have no real noticable difference other than a little more body roll. I have been without mine for over a year now.

 

[Boss281]

Skeeter, I'm with you--I have the BMR brace. My car WALLOWS in turns. However, it may be due to the rear suspension mods (BMR's complete drag setup) that's contributing. I can still take corners hard but I need to concentrate as the understeer is significant...

 

[Enitalp]

The most significant change was turning when the street is not flat (IE : hole and bump). On my way to work i used to take one of the corner the same every day. First day with no swaybar the front of the car jumped and tried to go on the other lane lol.

 

[Freaknazty]

I still drive spirited into corners without the front sway and have no real noticable difference other than a little more body roll. I have been without mine for over a year now.

+1 my swaybar came off at around 2k miles lol and hasn't been back on since

 

[SteveP]

eh... oh well.... Car is built for 1/4mile anyways so its all good. Thank for the input guys