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Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: vinnietbird on September 25, 2008, 03:09:02 PM
I need a set for my Sport.1 5/16 I believe.Same as a TC.I had some Energy parts,they didn't seem to fit right.Anyone have any or know what part number and brand I need to get?
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: mcb82gt on September 25, 2008, 10:10:01 PM
I dunno, but I just ordered a set from MaximumMotorsports.  I believe they were Prothane brand.

The 1 5/16 set.  I sure hope they work. 

What problems were you having?
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: mcb82gt on September 25, 2008, 10:15:15 PM
I dunno, but I just ordered a set from MaximumMotorsports.  I believe they were Prothane brand.

The 1 5/16 set.  I sure hope they work. 

What problems were you having?
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: vinnietbird on September 26, 2008, 12:14:55 AM
How much were they?

The problem I was having was that the bottom of the bushings (the flat part) was too thin,and wouldn't fit snug.
Title: sway bar bushings
Post by: bob5326 on September 26, 2008, 10:16:26 AM
Vinny, the last set I got was from moog and they cost me about $25 or $30 for the pair. I don't know the part number off hand, but I'll get it when I get to the shop, if you want it.        Lopez
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: mcb82gt on September 26, 2008, 10:37:12 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;237343
How much were they?

The problem I was having was that the bottom of the bushings (the flat part) was too thin,and wouldn't fit snug.


I bought them for 19.99
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: vinnietbird on September 26, 2008, 05:35:48 PM
O.K.,I had my buddy at Autozone order some for me,and he found a different,yet correct pair for my car.Theya re form Energy,$13.99 for the pair.
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: mcb82gt on September 30, 2008, 08:14:30 AM
Was the first set the wrong part number or application??
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: vinnietbird on September 30, 2008, 05:38:05 PM
I think they were the wrong application.They were way too thin on the flat side of the bushing.I just got my new ones from Energy yesterday for $14.00.Perfect.They are in the floorboard of the Sport waiting for me.
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: mcb82gt on October 03, 2008, 11:32:48 AM
Im going to put mine in this weekend.  Any suggestions on replacing the plastic nut holder that keeps them from spinning, to bolt the sway bar back in?
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: Chuck W on October 03, 2008, 11:49:35 AM
Quote from: mcb82gt;238262
Im going to put mine in this weekend.  Any suggestions on replacing the plastic nut holder that keeps them from spinning, to bolt the sway bar back in?


You should still be able to get them from Ford.

I'm glad the older cars have them in steel instead of that plastic .  Almost any later Fox that came in to the shop had to have those replaced as they would disintegrate when you went to loosen the front sway bar bolts.
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: vinnietbird on October 03, 2008, 09:34:26 PM
I'm not even going to use the nut holdes (mine were plastic and broke of).I just used a wrench on the top and a socket on the bottom and tightened them up.Done.
Title: Sway bar bushings...
Post by: mcb82gt on October 04, 2008, 06:19:15 PM
Yea, I had my wife come out and hold a rachet on the top nuts.