Rusty Bowtie
General Category => General Discussion - Intros => Topic started by: Rattiac on March 06, 2018, 09:11:09 AM
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Now that I can pick up speed with the radials on, I need to start looking into a sway bar for the 32. What are my options , if any ???
Driving in the wind still sucks.
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Rattiac, glad you can speed up now. Side wind will always suck on that sedan (like a big side sail ;D ) There are many options I sure, some use bar and some use a torsion set up. Then check to see if you have room to mount in front or behind axel. I usually measure how wide I need from an outter mount point and hit the salvage yard/or buddys junk car pile ;)
I usually build a stout bracket to mount off the lower shock hole (or lower A-arm on independent). If you haven't plated your front frame you can just bolt center bushing mounts to the bottom. If open I always weld nuts inside just incase I want to plate it later.
I don't know how wide or the reach you need on yours (or if there is a kit availible), but for a reference: C2-C3 Vette front bar measures 37.5" center of end bolt hole to bolt hole. Reach is (from bolt center of hole) to front of bar, 6 1/4". If you are hunting used, stay away from the big HD performance or heavy cars. They would be a bit to stiff for your lighter 32. Good luck!
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Before you buy any..let me know I have many laying around (free).
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EDNY price is right but if they won't work here are two other options. On my 33 Willys I went to the junkyard and got a rear sway bar from a T'bird. It was way to long so I cut it down to fit, ground it to a vee and welded it up. Didn't even sleeve it figuring if it worked I would build a good one. It worked outstanding and is still on there 20 years later. Next it a real good looking one that Weld It Series sells. It has splines and lot of adjustment BUT it cost lots more.
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I'll have to check out the 2 I have. One is for the 8.8 rear axle and the other is from my XJ jeep .
Im thinking I may not be able to install it in front unless I can hide it under the front air dam.
Probably try to flip em just to see if it's possible.
Also have access to a TJ bar which looks like it has a shorter arm length.
I remember one of you awhile ago had a pic of a straight axle with a mustang or pinto sway bar attached . That gave me idea's. 8)
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I'd bring a knee pad, flashlight and camera with me and visit a local parking lot or wrecking yard and look at few setups. Something will then click ;)
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I did find this while searching around online. I'll have to track down the part # and call about measurements.
https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/driveline/swaybar/index.html
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Rattiac what is the difference between this and a pan hard bar only a panhard bar is less work and less expensive.keep it simple vette59jdwl
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A panhard bar is used only to keep the axle centered and does not transfer torque or weight. A sway bar works best if the mounting points are as far out toward the wheels as possible. I think Welder Series have a universal unit with video.
Side note on wind. While going down the highway in my '39 the wind is always in my face BUT if I turn it causes an immediate wind shift. Go figure.