What are the specs on the stock sway bars and springs?
The V6 models have a 30mm front sway bar and a 17mm rear sway bar. The spring rates are 223 pounds per inch in the front and 95.4 pounds per inch in the rear. The regular V8s have a 30mm front sway bar (same as V-6 model) and a 19mm rear sway bar. The springs are 292 pounds per inch up front and 114 pounds per inch in the rear. The 1LE and WS6 suspension package has a 32mm front sway bar and 19mm rear sway bar (note, 1993 and early 1994 1LEs got a 21 mm rear bar). The springs are 360 pounds per inch up front and 130-180 pounds per inch (progressive) in the rear (note, 1993 1LEs got the same springs as regular V8s).
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