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71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? #3272858
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I ordered a pair of these from Rock Auto after measuring the diameter of my front sway bar - '71 Charger R/T 440 car. The OE sway bar measures 22 mm, so I ordered the bushings for that. They are too small of diameter first of all, plus these will not stay centered - all of them do not have the "humped" contour like the OE bushings - as you can see - they are flat.

Where can I get the correct contour (rubber) that will fit into the OE brackets? See photo of the style I received - this style is all Rock Auto offers - 4 different brands too.

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Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3273228
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I'll suggest contacting Firm Feel and see what they say.

https://www.firmfeel.com/b_body_mopar_parts.html

Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: moparmike1] #3273230
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I see places that have them with the lips on the sides so they stay put, but so far they are all Poly material instead of rubber.

https://www.kanter.com/products/suspension-stabilizer-bar-bushing-poly55115

Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: Neil] #3273231
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I wonder if O'Reilly's or Autozone have rubber ones that fit ?
No idea if the rubber meets OEM standards, though.
I guess you could also look for NO$ on Feebay or Amazon.

Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3273474
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This look like what you're looking for ? IF so do some price shopping wink beer

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I've seen those - not even close to the right shape however.


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Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: TJP] #3273591
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Originally Posted by TJP
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This look like what you're looking for ? IF so do some price shopping wink beer




aren't those bushings for the brackets that need cut apart, old bushing removed, new bushing installed, then the bracket is welded back together ? shruggy
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Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: mopars4ever] #3273719
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Originally Posted by mopars4ever


Yeah - that looks more like it.


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The Mopar part# according to Bill Meerholz Enterprise is #2535987 who I believe was repoping them at one time, I could never find this part# either in the factory parts manual or any for sale Ebay etc etc,the moog part# K5241 is a poor substitute & supposed to fit many makes & models,an NOS GM bushing part# 3742254 {Ebay} looks like it may be a better substitute check it out.

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Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: 71GTX471] #3273772
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I think I'm looking for 4322580. This is a superceded # from the original part. Martin Kolner (Arizona Parts) is not showing any.


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Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3273782
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IIRC the sway bar and bushing were serviced together so no bushing number was provided from the factory. Will this work??? https://www.ebay.com/p/12010167728


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Originally Posted by mopars4ever
IIRC the sway bar and bushing were serviced together so no bushing number was provided from the factory. Will this work??? https://www.ebay.com/p/12010167728


Nope - the bushing does not have the hump in it. Don't be alarmed folks, whenever I start looking for something I need, it always turns into a quest. grin


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Originally Posted by Sunroofcuda
I've seen those - not even close to the right shape however.



got a pic of what your looking for?

Re: 71 Charger Front Sway Bar Bushings? [Re: TJP] #3273984
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Once you verify correct bushings buy many of them. They will be made of an inferior rubber and most likely dry rot after a few years even though they're not exposed to sunlight.


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Originally Posted by Sunroofcuda
I think I'm looking for 4322580. This is a superceded # from the original part. Martin Kolner (Arizona Parts) is not showing any.


A little while back I was searching out original e-body rear sway bar bushings and came across these, took a screenshot for reference but it looks like they're sold now, anyway maybe 2071572 would also work?

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