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tarheel
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Guys: I've been searching for a sway bar for the rear of my car but so far I've come up empty. I'm not into racing, just a stable ride in the mountains where I live. Anybody got any recommendations?
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miker
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Larry’s Thunderbird list one. 1 inch for the rear. I wouldn’t add just a rear bar without doing a front one if it’s not already there. Second row down, no picture. https://www.larrystbird.com/product-category/1954-1957-ford-passenger-vehicles/1954-1957-ford-passenger-vehicles-1954-1957-ford-passenger-vehicles-suspension/page/4/Addco doesn’t list one, but I’d be tempted to call and ask them. I’ll bet they still have the drawings. I bought my first sway bar from them in 1967 or so for a 55 bird. http://www.addco.net/aftermarket/
miker 55 bird, 32 cabrio F code Kent, WA Tucson, AZ
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Dobie
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If you're a member of the 1952 - 1959 Ford social group over on the HAMB there's a guy on there who makes sway bars. Unfortunately I can't recall his name but if you ask I'm sure somebody over there will know.
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paul2748
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Another source is Thunderbirds Southwest (LaGrange, Texas. I got a front one for my 54 from him. 800-722-8697
54 Victoria 312; 48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312 Forever Ford Midland Park, NJ
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PF Arcand
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As miker mentioned, presumably your car has a front bar? If not, don't install a rear one & don't install a very heavy one at the rear. Too much bar at the rear can cause a "tail happy" rear handling situation, sometimes called oversteer..
Paul
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oldcarmark
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.Addco stopped making them for our Applications for some Reason. I was looking for One a couple of Years ago and that was the Answer I got from them.
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paul2748
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Try Carolina Sway Bars. Never bought from them but a vendor recommended them 828-733-0808
54 Victoria 312; 48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312 Forever Ford Midland Park, NJ
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tarheel
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Thanks guys. Yes, there is the factory front sway bar on the car and after I replaced the bushings Ithe car felt quite a bit better, but still with too much body roll. With this many to check with I have high expections of findimg one.
Larry
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62bigwindow
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Dobie, I think it's Dave from Drop 'em and Stop 'em that has the sway bars.
Durham Missouri
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Dobie
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I had that thought but wasn't sure so I refrained from mentioning a name.Thx for chiming in.
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