Sway Bar size?
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Sway Bar size?
I'm getting ready to order a new front end kit for my 71. I was told I need the front sway bar diameter. Id there a standard size for this car? It is a 71 convertible with the base 350 motor and auto tranny. I cant measure it as the car is in the paint shop.
Thanks in advance,
Thanks in advance,
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From: LT1 and LS5 Coupes... New Orleans, LA
Re: Sway Bar size? (dennisr)
Dennis, the original bar used on all small block cars (except F-41 and ZR-1) was 3/4 inch. A 15/16th inch bar was used on all big block cars, and all small blocks equipped with either F-41 or ZR-1. Unless you just want to go back stock, a good factory setup is the 75-up Z07/FE7 bar of 1 1/8th inch front and 7/16th inch rear.
