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Old 03-22-2008, 11:53 PM
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Default Help with finding sway bars for 05

I recently started moding my 05 gtp w-body. only to find out that there isn't a whole lot of aftermarket parts available for it, unlike the 97-03

I have run into a brick wall trying to find a sway bar for it. Can any one point me in the right directoin to find one for it. or anything that will fit it.

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Easiest way to do this is swap lower control arms with ones from 97-03, they are direct replacement. With that done, you can use ANY 97-03 sway bar you want.
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You can only upgrade the rear sway bar. The front is already upgraded and the mounting is different from the 03's. Best mods for handling on that car is the rear sway bar (same as 03) strut tower braces and the GMPP HD trailing arms. The stock trailing arms are stamped thin metal that you can bend with you hands. The HD trailing arms are solid steel tubes and way better.

Here's the info. I ordered from Paceperformance.com
12498642 - W-car Heavy Duty Rear Stabalizer Bar Package for '97-03 Grand Prix.
Part#: 12498642
Manufacturer Part#: 12498642
(Qty: 1 x $42.95)

12498649 - W-car High Performance "Tubular" Rear Trailing Arm Package for 97-04 Grand Prix.
Part#: 12498649
Manufacturer Part#: 12498649
(Qty: 1 x $43.95)

12498648 - W-car Strut Tower Brace Package for '97-03 Grand Prix.
Part#: 12498648
Manufacturer Part#: 12498648
(Qty: 1 x $22.95)

The strut tower braces requires some brackets if you don't want to drill holes (PM me if you need some). You could also grab the strut tower braces from Wbody store. They are a bit more $ but you don't need to buy the brackets.

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Easiest way to do this is swap lower control arms with ones from 97-03, they are direct replacement. With that done, you can use ANY 97-03 sway bar you want.
This is how to use the front aftermarket swaybars.
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Default Re: Help with finding sway bars for 05

As I said "The front is already upgraded". Larger diameter than any 03 aftermarket. Same as fitted on the Compg.
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Default Re: Help with finding sway bars for 05

Thanks every one for the input. I have already gotten some strut tower braces from zzperformance front and back but the rear sway bar and the trailing arm info is a big help thanks a lot.
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Default Re: Help with finding sway bars for 05

Also what are my options for front end struts? I have ordered the backed off of kyb but i can't find front ends that fit so far.
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Also what are my options for front end struts? I have ordered the backed off of kyb but i can't find front ends that fit so far.

part of that will have to do with the fact that the 0E sway bar attaches to the struts on your year...
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part of that will have to do with the fact that the 0E sway bar attaches to the struts on your year...

Yeah i see that. but are the stock struts good to run with the Eibach spring kit or what do i need to do/get to run aftermarket struts on the front end.
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