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Old May 4, 2025 | 08:04 PM
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1963 Olds 88, sway bar to frame bushing size

I have a 63 Olds Dynamic 88 and I'm not understanding why my car has a 1" sway bar and most vender are saying my car has a 3/4" sway bar. I found a bushing set on eBay that is NOS for a 63 Oldsmobile #383868. I'm not sure if it's for the full size or F85. It looks exactly like mine and the seller is saying that the inside diameter is 13/16". With that being said. will that work with a 1" sway bar. Charle Jones will know the answer. Attached is a web link to eBay. I appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks, Anthony

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Old May 4, 2025 | 09:02 PM
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There is exactly the same question answered in a recent thread. I believe Charlie Jones cleared that up in that thread.
I think 45G0502 is the one you need. Click on the INFO button for size.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...r+bushing,7624
Old May 4, 2025 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by OLDSter Ralph
There is exactly the same question answered in a recent thread. I believe Charlie Jones cleared that up in that thread.
I think 45G0502 is the one you need. Click on the INFO button for size.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...r+bushing,7624
Got it. Thank you, Ralph.
Old May 5, 2025 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by asaputo
I have a 63 Olds Dynamic 88 and I'm not understanding why my car has a 1" sway bar and most vender are saying my car has a 3/4" sway bar.
Your first mistake is assuming that aftermarket vendors actually have a clue as to what is correct for your car. You will find that frequently that information is incorrect. Most vendors assume that whatever fits a Chevy applies to all same-year, same-platform GM cars. I look up part numbers in the factory parts books and search that way. RockAuto listings often list the crossover factory numbers for their parts.
Old May 5, 2025 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by asaputo
I have a 63 Olds Dynamic 88 and I'm not understanding why my car has a 1" sway bar and most vender are saying my car has a 3/4" sway bar. I found a bushing set on eBay that is NOS for a 63 Oldsmobile #383868.
I would not spend money on a 60 year old rubber part. A 70 Malibu has a 1" bar and the Moog K5253 looks the same as the K8204 that they show for your car with a 3/4" bar. I would get a K5253 from a local source and take your bracket with you to compare the fit. My local Advance Auto Parts has them in stock.

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