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Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: ThermoQuad] #1562533
01/20/14 09:12 PM
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rod end style sway bar links




I had those on the front bar on my '71 Sebring back in the '70s. Standard rubber bushings on the rear bar. Got the bars and links from Addco. They worked great with the stock front and rear springs. 318, then a 273 engines. Auto trans. The bars and such really did away with the massive lean/roll in the car.


Tom

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Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: amxautox] #1562534
01/20/14 10:50 PM
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links


7/8 rear sway bar is large for street car

Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: ThermoQuad] #1562535
01/21/14 02:04 AM
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10 ford truck end links look like a direct fit.I think it was F250 4x4 front I measured .http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=2689374&imageurl=http%3A//www.rockauto.com/info/Mevotech/MS40836_FRO.jpg

Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: pro451bee] #1562536
01/21/14 02:59 PM
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10 ford truck end links look like a direct fit.I think it was F250 4x4 front I measured

http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimag...MS40836_FRO.jpg




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Tom

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Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: amxautox] #1562537
01/22/14 03:19 AM
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Ya those are the ones , heavy duty too.Very cheap too

Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: pro451bee] #1562538
01/22/14 04:02 AM
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Anybody have a measurement on the Ford ones? My car needs around a 4.5" length.


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Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: amxautox] #1562539
01/22/14 11:28 PM
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Quote:

10 ford truck end links look like a direct fit.I think it was F250 4x4 front I measured

http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimag...MS40836_FRO.jpg










Hmmmm.....

Interesting!

Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: Kern Dog] #1562540
07/06/14 03:22 AM
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Sorry that I never responded with an update. Recently there was a thread in the General forum where the OP politely asked members to essentially "close the door" once the subject they asked of had been resolved.
I took Feets advice first and checked tire pressures. I was at 26-28 lbs up front and close to 30 in the rear tires. The sidewalls are pretty short and it can be hard to tell by looking when they are a few lbs low. I set pressures to 36fr & 32rr. The car felt more responsive to steering input but still felt like the rear wanted to come around. I replaced the urethane rear end link bushings with rubber and drove the car again. I think I've found a workable setup for now. It feels neutral when coasting, braking or with light throttle. It will still get tail happy when I lean into the throttle which is fine by me.

Thanks for the guidance, Greg

Re: Achieving a neutral balance: Sway bars...... [Re: Kern Dog] #1562541
07/06/14 02:19 PM
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Yes the "followup" thread had a lot of merit. Glad to see if has already had some positive results here and elsewhere.

Not sure I would have been as gentle ,nor had the same responses on that topic

I do think one thing that steers people away from followups, is the perception that comments after the fact are hostile, critical, and or un complimentary, and few are inspired to subject themselves to that, understandably.

I'm glad you found a solution you are comfortable with.


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