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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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I'm in the middle of installing a 5/8" rear sway bar from VPB on my 73:

http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=502

...and I have a question. The long part of the bar has bend in it which will either make it angle up or down depending on which way it's installed. Which is correct? I'm sure it angles away from something but the body currently is off the frame. No instructions came with the SB nor does their website have any (thanks VBP).

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Wes
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Here's a pic of my stock 78' bar. Looks like it goes up.

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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I thought I knew wich way to mount the bar till I found this pic..


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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Bend should go up to clear the spare tire tub.


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