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  1. #1 Dorman vs. GMPP swaybar? 
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    Any opinions?? I'm either getting the GMPP kit of gmpartsdirect or the GMPP rear and the Dorman front. I've heard that both the GMPP front and the Dorman front are the same diameter, but the Dorman one is solid all the way through. I honestly don't think I'd really notice a difference on my DD, but I just wanted to know everybody's opinions.

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    i ordered the dorman from rockauto. i will install it tomorrow but im already impressed by the construction
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    Could you snap a couple of pics of the ends of the bar before the install? I hear it is built quite nicely.
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    subscribed bcuz i would like to see this info also
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    but form what ive read and hurd the dorman one is a improvment bcuz it is more solid and more stable so jsut save some money and get the dorman one
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    unless u plan on autocrossing GMPP kit is enough. i would opt for a solid bar tho.
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    Dorman is solid, and the ends are thicker and not stamped. I put lots of them in at work.
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    Dorman on bottom


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    That looks pretty nice. It's slightly bigger than stock but it looks like much better build quality
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    alot better quality and was a breeze to install. removing the old links was the problem
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    13mm ratching wrench or air ratchet makes a FSB swap like into a 5 minute job...seriously.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mjcanton View Post
    That looks pretty nice. It's slightly bigger than stock but it looks like much better build quality
    Not only is it bigger, but solid as well...

    Stock Front - 28mm - Hollow

    Dorman Front - 34mm Solid
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    the gmpp bar i bought from jegs was 34mm solid looks exactly like that dorman bar
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    How much was the GMPP bar from Jegs? I've seen the Dorman bar on Ebay go for $75, including new endlinks and all bushings needed to fit said bar.

    I just scored one like this for $76.54 shipped Should play well with the GMPP rear bar and tubular rear arms that I got from Geddy.
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    rear GMPP bar left me wanting.

    Definately made a difference in my steering feel however.
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    I've heard that too, but for the price I couldn't pass it up. Plus this being my DD I really don't need the most expensive bar out there. I promised myself that I would just replace stock for stock, but it seems I have given up on that, lol... I figure if its broke then why not upgrade
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    going dorman front gmpp rear over here

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    i just put a GMPP one on my car last night not knowing about the Dorman, seems good so far, but i definitely would've went with the Dorman if i'd known before hand :-/
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