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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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Default 76 rear sway bar

Was the rear sway bar an option on the 76. I'm rebuilding the rear suspension and I don't have a sway bar. When it was included how does it clear the spare tire holder? Mid America shows an after market replacement. Anyone tried it?
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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I think the rear bar was part of the gymkhana suspension in 76.
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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fritz,
I like genuine GM so I can`t answer your question BUT if you or anyone else is interested I have a brand spankin new (as in NOS) GM rear bar for your car. e-mail direct if interested.
redvetracr@msn.com
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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Default Re: 76 rear sway bar (fritz76)

It was part of RPO FE7-gymkhana suspension. Only 5,368 1976s were so equipped.




[Modified by paul79, 6:06 PM 1/10/2003]
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 04:01 AM
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Default Re: 76 rear sway bar (fritz76)

Just finished re bushing my sway bar on the 77. It was an original gymkhana suspension option equipped.:thumbs:

Tidied up the spare wheel tub at the same time.- Doesnt get in the way at all as the sway bar fits behind it.:D:

Just check if your 76 has the nuts welded in the frame for a sway bar.

If not you have a major problem as the sway bar U supports are attached by bolts which secure onto nuts welded inside the frame.:(:


If the welded nuts are there just get the parts and its a straight forward fit.

Will take u about an hour to fit. Looks very sharp powdercoated.

:cool: :cool: :cool:
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