65 Starfire Rear Sway Bar

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Old Nov 27, 2025 | 05:39 PM
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65 Starfire Rear Sway Bar

Im doing a clean up of the rear suspension area of my car and
was wondering if the sway bar is the correct one.
I pulled it out before taking pictures as Im going to clean it up.
Its sanded bacck ready for paint same as the springs etc.
I ve read a few threads on this but still not sure if this is standard
factory.



Old Nov 28, 2025 | 05:33 AM
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That has been fabricated by someone. The factory rear bars for these cars were only installed on police package cars (RPO B07). Factory bars are bent from a solid bar, with the side ears formed to provide for the bolt holes. They did not have welded on legs like this.
Old Nov 28, 2025 | 10:55 AM
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Thanks Joe just thought I would check incase I did score one of thos rare bars.
Previous owner told me it was a factory option and I didnt know any better not
having any experience with these cars.

Never mind I ll continue freshening up the diff area.
Old Nov 28, 2025 | 11:16 AM
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If your rear LCAs weren't boxed for that homemade bar, you may want to check for stress damage while you're poking around back there.
Old Nov 28, 2025 | 11:34 AM
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Here are a couple informative threads you might enjoy reading:

Rear Sway Bar, B/C Body, 1965-1976
Rear sway bar

Old Nov 28, 2025 | 12:09 PM
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The LCA's have been boxed.
Rear suspension is in decent condition considering its a 60yr old car.
Just needs a good clean up and I ll check bushings while Im under there.
Im hoping to get the car back on the road early next year.
Just want to complete a maintance over haul for longevity and formost safety
Old Nov 28, 2025 | 12:17 PM
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While I have the springs out Im going to add a 20mm plate to compensate for
spring sag. Found that olymipic wieght plates fit just right under the springs.
I ll add s small sleeve to the centre which will bring the spring mounting base
on the axle back to standard
Old Dec 11, 2025 | 02:19 PM
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Finished the rear suspension check and clean.
Bushes all good.
Springs, upper control arms and sway bar painted gun metal grey.
Cleaned the shocks up they are still working fine.
Id previously cleaned up the diff cover after a fluid change.
Not happy with the exhaust so thats on the list for further upgrade.
Before and after.



Old Dec 11, 2025 | 02:24 PM
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Nice 'n' clean!
Old Dec 11, 2025 | 03:02 PM
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Very nice.
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