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Author Topic: Sway Bar Links  (Read 5848 times)

waretrop

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« on: April 29, 2012, 02:24:00 PM »
My 1991 N/A needs new front sway bar links and bushings.

I've have been searching the net and the ones they say fit dont't appear to be the correct ones.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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CapriTypeR

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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2012, 03:33:00 PM »
Give me a call tomorrow: 503-919-4227. I have both the correct sway bar end links, and the correct bushings sitting on the shelf....

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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2012, 05:48:00 PM »
Where did you see some, how do they appear to be incorrect?

VERY common.

Maybe the pic is generic.  MANY MANY others fit perfectly and better even =)
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waretrop

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« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2012, 11:12:00 PM »
Barb will call today Russ.  Thanks

Chicken, my 91 has a short span between the bushings and all that I found seem to be much longer between them.  You may be correct, it may be generic pics, though.

Thanks guys, Kerry
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2012, 07:11:00 AM »
I talked to Barb!
Just to help you guys visualize the end links I have, here is a link to my eBay listing:

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/230784113862?item=230784113862&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2012, 01:30:00 PM »
Russ, how long is the link?  They look so large in the pictures.  Kerry
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2012, 02:05:00 PM »
The bolt is 4.625" long
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2012, 11:38:00 AM »
one more question Russ.

What is the diameter of the bolt?  The one currently on the car has nuts on both ends.  It appears the ones you have on eBay don't.  

We already had someone local tell us he had the correct one (before we contacted you) and it was a much larger diameter probably about 3/8 inch.  The nut literally slid over the one on the car, no threading needed.

Kerry & Barb
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« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2012, 10:59:00 AM »
I believe the diameter of the bolt is .375"

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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2012, 12:14:00 PM »
I just crawled under the 91 and the bolts are 1/4" diameter, threaded both ends and 4 1/4" long.  Will the 3/8" (.375) work?  Now I am really confused.  Kerry
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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2012, 12:40:00 PM »
Kerry, the links that Russ has will work perfectly...No need to worry, I have used those and the universal Energy Suspension ones and they all fit better than the original!! Go ahead and get 'em you won't be disappointed!!
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« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2012, 01:11:00 PM »
definitely go with the 3/8ths or .375 diameter links russ has. the 1/4" bolt you have is someones idea of bad backyard engineering and is undersized at best.also the two nuts on a threaded rod are a recipe for failure. russ's kit is more true to the orignal and will fit like oem or better. been there and done that
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« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2012, 01:24:00 PM »
Thanks for the input guys.  Will order from Russ tonite.  Kerry
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« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2012, 01:38:00 PM »
Russ, just went to your ebay link and ordered the sway bar links.  Thanks for your help.  Kerry
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« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2012, 02:46:00 PM »
That's why we're here! I try to help when I can.

The end links will ship tomorrow!

Thanks!
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