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Old April 15th, 2023 | 03:50 PM
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1-1/8" Sway Bar


Decided to go with 1-1/8" Sway Bar when replacing. End links look to be in a bind. Are there different end link lengths?
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Any advice would be appreciated.
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Old April 15th, 2023 | 06:27 PM
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Yes, there are different lengths for different vehicles - I worked at auto parts stores in school and sold a bunch of them.
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Old April 15th, 2023 | 07:11 PM
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It will look to be in a bind until the car has the weight on the wheels.
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Old April 15th, 2023 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
It will look to be in a bind until the car has the weight on the wheels.
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Old April 16th, 2023 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
It will look to be in a bind until the car has the weight on the wheels.
^^^THIS! The bar is designed to work with the suspension at ride height, not full droop.
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Old April 16th, 2023 | 02:30 PM
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Installed big block springs even though the car has a 350. Might affect sway bar?
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Old April 16th, 2023 | 02:46 PM
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Depends upon the springs as some are listed for both, such as the Moog 5536 in my car. Standard for BBO and heavy duty for SBO.
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Old April 16th, 2023 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rickbmac
Installed big block springs even though the car has a 350. Might affect sway bar?
It should not have an effect on the sway bar.
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Old April 16th, 2023 | 03:00 PM
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Good! It definitely increases the front ride height.
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