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    Posted: 03-October-2022 at 1:15AM
Hello forum. Are rear sway bar link kits available for 72/GTS competition suspension? The stud/bolt snapped off on one side…rusty!
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They are not available new. You will either have to repair the existing, fabricate a new one or source a decent used one.  Or alternatively, you can order a new Addco rear sway bar which comes with it's own hardware (not interchangeable with stock Ford parts).  This is your most expensive option, but you will also get a larger rear sway bar.
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Originally posted by 72FordGTS 72FordGTS wrote:

They are not available new. You will either have to repair the existing, fabricate a new one or source a decent used one.  Or alternatively, you can order a new Addco rear sway bar which comes with it's own hardware (not interchangeable with stock Ford parts).  This is your most expensive option, but you will also get a larger rear sway bar.


How big is their rear bar Vince? I have a front one that they made for me one size larger than OEM, they might still do that, custom make one a larger size.
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Give me sec I have one somewhere. I broke one of mine but I'm going to go with a thicker Addco bar.
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This what you're looking for?


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I’ve been looking for the exact same link, After Anderslober of anyone else has one it would be appreciated! 
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Yes…that is exactly what I am looking for.

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just out of interest…What is the part number of the Addco rear sway bar for our cars?
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Ok…938 kit. Thanks. I will tak a look at it.
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There is a thread on fabbing that link. I went with the Adco on mine but the link looks better than the Adco hardware. 
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Where is the thread?…..cant find it…..no sticky…
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It's in the how-to section:


If you decide to go with the Addco bar, reuse the axle brackets if they are salvageable.  They bar is good but there hardware could be better.
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Ok….great thread on the rebuild of the links. I was thinkin’…ouch…
Slightly blasphemous idea…..possibly could fit…not OE though.
How about this?👇

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I would try to make them before buying those and doing mods.
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Originally posted by Anderslober Anderslober wrote:

Yes…that is exactly what I am looking for.

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Almost…👇🍻

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The above Lexus links are slightly longer than the originals. How much, if any, of a problem would this be?
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For the price of a solid part which is close to what you need, and OEM are obsolete, I might get them and have them shortened by a local shop.
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 i'd be more concerned if the bottom part is the same width to fit yours!!!
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Better yet, is it more feasible and possible to replace the stock bushings, and repair any damage of the end link itself? I haven't looked at mine, I only know what they look like from pictures on the forum.
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I bought the above Lexus set to test.
What are the measurements of the originals? Length, width..etc?
I have compared pictures of the original and this Lexus link..they look very, very similar in size…..
Bushing-wise…..I will look around….or improvise👍😂
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Energy Suspension is the standard for urethane bushings, check with them if you don't want to use rubber.
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What bushings did you fellas use for the sway bar eye?

Energy Suspension 9-8141? How do you mount it? Do you cut the bushing in half?
My car is in the shop…..what does the sway bar eye look like? Please post a picture…thanks.
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I decided to buy the Addco 938 kit. Seems like a good upgrade.
Not OE setup….but eminently acceptable I think.
The original links were in poor condition. One broken. I will keep them.
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 i have the addco on mine, i'd recommend using you oem axle brackets and bolt the addco to themWink  as they won't twist on the axle! the addco stuff is just a big "U" bolt or once its mounted where you want it tack weld the clamp ends to the axel tube so they cant rotate on youWink
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Great info. The original sway bar axle mounts will come off today. They are a bit crusty. I will clean them up and see if they are reusable.
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I couldnt save them…shucks…..anyway…..no worries….will mount the new 938 kit.
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