Just some info for the stock swaybar.
Looking up the stock replacement front swaybar bushing on NAPA's site, part # NCP 2651955, shows it has a .8" inner diameter. The Canadian market cars show a .87" inner diameter on the bushing. So figure .8" is what the stock bar was and use that as your minimum starting point.
I don't know those Toyota chassis well. I would suspect there are bolt-in aftermarket bars available for it if it shares anything with a Celica.
DEATHTRAP wrote: Would there be a formula for this? Obviously the longer the arm the more leverage. But would there be a standard formula? Like using for a coil spring?
Steve Smith books have a formula and all sorts of information. Get a copy of "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics" by Milliken
Well it appears that I am going to learn way more than I had originally hoped for. Thank you all for your input and teachings.
If you really want to learn this stuff, I suggest you start with "Chassis Engineering" by Herb Adams. It's flawed, and a little dated, but it's a good introduction for the non-engineer type. Honestly, it's probably enough for most GRM enthusiasts.
If you want more, look into Allan Staniforth's books. A little more in-depth.
The next step is Carroll Smith's book. This is for the engineers.
If you want the bible, than go with Milliken's "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics". Don't start with that one, or you will scare yourself. This is for the engineers who want to go in depth. Good maths skills are required.
I'll check them out. Thanks.
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