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Technical => Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: canadian_ranchero on 2017-05-02 01:11

Title: new springs and sway bar
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2017-05-02 01:11
here is a picture of my new rear springs and sway bar i put on my wagon
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: billd5string on 2017-05-02 01:24
The sway bar angle looks pretty extreme in the picture. Is that just because the axle is at full drop? It appears like it may not articulate correctly at that angle. I was under the impression the arms of the sway bar need to be close to parallel with the ground at regular ride height to work effectively.  Hopefully I am just missing something here.
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: lalessi1 on 2017-05-02 05:58
Who makes the swaybar...are those Dayton sprinds from McVeigh?
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2017-05-02 19:24
the arms are close to level at ride height. the sway bar i got from concours parts for a s/w.it is suppose to fit with the arms going to the front,i did not room for this so i swaped it around and used mid 90's ford f150 sway bar links.have not drove car yet,hope it works 
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: lalessi1 on 2017-05-02 19:41
Thanks for the info, I thought it was backwards from the design. Front or rear facing wouldn't make a difference I would think.
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: billd5string on 2017-05-02 22:21
Quote from: canadian_ranchero on 2017-05-02 19:24
the arms are close to level at ride height.

Oh good. I also think it will be fine flipped around, I was only concerned about the arms. I look forward to hearing how great it works out for you.
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2017-05-03 00:53
this sway bar was part of a kit i got.the front sway bar is 1 1/8 the back sway bar is 1 inch.should work good togeather
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: hiball3985 on 2017-05-03 07:38
Thats the same kit I used on mine. I have the rear swat bar mounted on the top of the axle and the arms forward.
Title: Re: new springs and sway bar
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2017-05-03 08:25
my 2 1/2 tail pipes and mufflers are the reason i had to mount the rear bar the way i did