This is a funny story, only because I have already figured out a fix.
I installed a 65 Mustang rear axle (already had a 4.11 posi, aftermarket flanged axles, and about an inch narrower than the 27 I took out of my 60S F4) and decided to see how easy it would be to install a 50's Stude rear sway bar. I already had put on heavy duty spring plates, with flanges to accept the sway bar links.
Other than having to remove an exhaust bracket bolt from the frame, the bar itself went on very easily. Popped in new bushings from SI, went to put the links on each end. Hmmm I said: They appear to be about 2" too short!
After about 30 seconds of head scratching, I realized I had done this to myself when I put in 2" lowering blocks to get the right stance.
Solution: have the links extended (my local fabricator/welder will have no problem making longer links), and viola, a super easy improvement!
And I already had installed the later front bar and stands.
Progress is being made, someday it will be a driver AGAIN!!
I installed a 65 Mustang rear axle (already had a 4.11 posi, aftermarket flanged axles, and about an inch narrower than the 27 I took out of my 60S F4) and decided to see how easy it would be to install a 50's Stude rear sway bar. I already had put on heavy duty spring plates, with flanges to accept the sway bar links.
Other than having to remove an exhaust bracket bolt from the frame, the bar itself went on very easily. Popped in new bushings from SI, went to put the links on each end. Hmmm I said: They appear to be about 2" too short!
After about 30 seconds of head scratching, I realized I had done this to myself when I put in 2" lowering blocks to get the right stance.
Solution: have the links extended (my local fabricator/welder will have no problem making longer links), and viola, a super easy improvement!
And I already had installed the later front bar and stands.
Progress is being made, someday it will be a driver AGAIN!!
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