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SWB cornering and rear swaybars

When cornering the inside rear tail lifts.

Everything is new. The front sway bar is stock.I understand one needs to look at the situation holistically. I also appreciate its old suspension tech.

However I was curious as to whether a rear sway bar would help things? I remember for the 356's the jury was out as to whether they helped.

Any advice would be appreciated.


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The rear inside tire lifts? That's odd, typically if there is a front and no rear sway the front inside will lift. I think there is some strange torsion bar sizes on your car. I have heard mostly that a rear is not needed and that adjusting the torsion bar size is better for swb cars.
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I should be more specific. The tyre doesn't actually come off the ground. It's just the back comes right up and she leans heavily. I was hoping to try to keep the tail more level. I hope this makes sense.
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Adding a rear bar will flatten the car's cornering attitude as well as help neutralize its balance and I highly recommend them.

How old are your dampers (shocks)?
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Shocks are new? What brand? Did you compare the length of the new and old rear shocks?
Were the torsion bars replaced?
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Rear

Almost everything is less than 12 months old. Torsion bar is the only original item.
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Also, what's the best one to buy?
what size?
How does it mount given my car doesn't appear to have any mounting points?

This is a street car with occasional session in the hills.

Thanks

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