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1977. I measured my sway bar with a micrometer and it came out to .91 inches. Am I safe to assume I have the 1 inch bar and not a 7/8 inch bar?
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Hi,
You measured .91 inches.
The stock 1977 front sway-bar was 7/8" or .875 inches.
The F7 sway bar was 1 1/8" or 1.125 inches
So??
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I didn't know GM made a 1" bar ?
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I would say 7/8 inch bar....
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Originally Posted by jb78L-82
I would say 7/8 inch bar....
So would I.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi,
You measured .91 inches.
The stock 1977 front sway-bar was 7/8" or .875 inches.
The F7 sway bar was 1 1/8" or 1.125 inches
So??
Regards,
Alan
Everytume I looked up swaybar bushing i found different sizes. I already ordered the 1" I'll just return it for the 7/8. The bar doesn't look aftermarket so I'm positive it's the one that came with the car.
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