1969 rear sway?
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1969 rear sway?
I have a 69 sb. pretty sure im looking for the 7/16" dia rear sway or
9/16".
I have a chance to buy one that look exactly right, but the description claims it's for a 75 to 82 vette?
Can anyone confirm the rear sways were basically the same from -69 to 82?
9/16".
I have a chance to buy one that look exactly right, but the description claims it's for a 75 to 82 vette?
Can anyone confirm the rear sways were basically the same from -69 to 82?
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All the rear bars were basically the same and install the same way.
Revi: if you ordered the option F41 suspension package with your small block, you got the rear bar.
Revi: if you ordered the option F41 suspension package with your small block, you got the rear bar.
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the listings show 68 to 74 for the factory style bar but what happened in 75 I cannt tell you. The links are the same from 68 to 82. Are you sure what you are looking at is a factory style bar and not aftermarket?
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1974.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1974.html
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Thanks!
My problem is I have a short amount of time to buy this sway. It's half price of what most want but I'm concerned there was find sort of bad change in 75?
Maybe length? Did the frame change around that time?
My problem is I have a short amount of time to buy this sway. It's half price of what most want but I'm concerned there was find sort of bad change in 75?
Maybe length? Did the frame change around that time?
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Found this info:
Does this mean the frame was widened 2" and the sway from 75 on would be 2" too long?
'63 to '72 frames remained essentially the same, with minor variations for additional brackets, holes, reinforcements, body mount changes, etc.
'74 chassis were modified with an additional bracket & extension for the rear impact-absorbing bumber.
'75 was again modified with about a 2" wider rear crossmember.
Does this mean the frame was widened 2" and the sway from 75 on would be 2" too long?
'63 to '72 frames remained essentially the same, with minor variations for additional brackets, holes, reinforcements, body mount changes, etc.
'74 chassis were modified with an additional bracket & extension for the rear impact-absorbing bumber.
'75 was again modified with about a 2" wider rear crossmember.
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Found this info:
Does this mean the frame was widened 2" and the sway from 75 on would be 2" too long?
'63 to '72 frames remained essentially the same, with minor variations for additional brackets, holes, reinforcements, body mount changes, etc.
'74 chassis were modified with an additional bracket & extension for the rear impact-absorbing bumber.
'75 was again modified with about a 2" wider rear crossmember.
Does this mean the frame was widened 2" and the sway from 75 on would be 2" too long?
'63 to '72 frames remained essentially the same, with minor variations for additional brackets, holes, reinforcements, body mount changes, etc.
'74 chassis were modified with an additional bracket & extension for the rear impact-absorbing bumber.
'75 was again modified with about a 2" wider rear crossmember.
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Hi c69,
My understanding is that in the early years the bb cars used a 9/16" sway bar. Cars with the F-41 option used the 9/16" bar too.
Later years, (after the demise of the bb?), used the 7/16" sway bar.
Regards,
Alan
My understanding is that in the early years the bb cars used a 9/16" sway bar. Cars with the F-41 option used the 9/16" bar too.
Later years, (after the demise of the bb?), used the 7/16" sway bar.
Regards,
Alan
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Bought it
Right or wrong it's mine and going on my 69.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271270194784...84.m1439.l2649
Looks like a great deal for someone at over half price delivered, looks like he has one more....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271270194784...84.m1439.l2649
Looks like a great deal for someone at over half price delivered, looks like he has one more....
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That looks like a real nice deal.
Not mine, but found this one on CL also. Good luck.
http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/4057804076.html
Not mine, but found this one on CL also. Good luck.
http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/4057804076.html
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Missing parts
Right or wrong it's mine and going on my 69.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271270194784...84.m1439.l2649
Looks like a great deal for someone at over half price delivered, looks like he has one more....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271270194784...84.m1439.l2649
Looks like a great deal for someone at over half price delivered, looks like he has one more....
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1965-1982.html
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Unless it is missing in the picture the following additional parts will be needed
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1965-1982.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1965-1982.html
As we speak I have those parts and others (294.00) sitting in my ecklers kart waiting on a coupon.....