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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 10:04 AM
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Sway bar 71 C/S

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Hey guys I was wondering if you could tell if this is a 7/8 or 15/16 sway bar is there a more common one for 71 cutlass supreme I don’t know if I have F 41 suspension I think that’s the option anyway that squishy sway bar from the house steering pump leak will probably make the car drive like crap it definitely doesn’t help


Anyone know the most common size for the sway bar is it 7/8 or 15/16? Also is there a good way to measure it without the tool

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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 10:30 AM
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Slip an open end wrench over it to see what size it is.
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Slip an open end wrench over it to see what size it is.
Or, use an adjustable wrench as a "caliper" and measure the opening, so you only have to go to the tool box once.
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Slip an open end wrench over it to see what size it is.
OK I do

Definitely not an inch definitely not 7/8 so I guess I ordered the correct ones I ordered 15/16
n’t have that size but I took my adjustable wrench and measured it and it’s 15/16 thanksOK I don’t have that size but I took my adjustable wrench and measured it and it’s 15/16 thanks
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 11:05 AM
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All 1971 Supreme convertibles got the same 31/32" front bar as the 442.
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
All 1971 Supreme convertibles got the same 31/32" front bar as the 442.
well the option was 15/16 or 7/8
not sure where you came up with 31/32
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by JOHNNYOLDS442
well the option was 15/16 or 7/8
not sure where you came up with 31/32
Where I came up with 31/32 is the factory parts book and the inspector's guide.
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 11:24 AM
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
Well they only offered 15/16 or 7/8 in my opinion 15/16 is close enough to 31/32 never heard of that before.
It maybe in that book,but that’s like manufacturer clearances
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JOHNNYOLDS442
Well they only offered 15/16 or 7/8 in my opinion 15/16 is close enough to 31/32 never heard of that before.
It maybe in that book,but that’s like manufacturer clearances
Since you apparently have all the answers, I'll stop wasting your time. Enjoy.
Old Aug 1, 2020 | 02:39 PM
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[QUOTE=joe_padavano;1268491]Since you apparently have all the answers, I'll stop wasting your time. Enjoy.
thanks
Old Sep 23, 2020 | 12:41 PM
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I've put used Trans Am 1 1/4" front bars on 3 A body cars and liked the handling and ride quality of all three. They also received used A body rear bars which none of them had stock.
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