Now THAT is cool! Definately something to consider! I'm still keeping an eye out for a appropriate late model bar to adapt to mine though
I am nearing the end of the front suspension rebuild on my 83 Avanti thanks to a complete rebuild kit from SI. The kit is completely installed and I've decided to upgrade further by adding KYB shocks and polyurethane sway bar bushings.
Well!! You say "Bunkey, they don't make polyurethane bushings to fit the OEM brackets" and I say you are correct as far as I know.
However, don't sell a CASO short. I purchased two pair of Energy Suspension Greaseable Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings from Advanced Auto for $18/ pair -20% for a total of $28.80 without tax. Part # 9.5156R
Here is a shot of the original Avanti bushing and bracket, the original Energy Suspension bushing and bracket and the modified brackets to fit the Avanti.
The following shots are some of the steps in the modification of the brackets to fit in the OEM location.
A couple of shots of the installation
I know that I'll probably receive some suggestions on upgrading the bar and I will probably do so in the future but for now I want to get the Avanti back on the road and add more miles before I need to put it away for the winter.
Bob
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Now THAT is cool! Definately something to consider! I'm still keeping an eye out for a appropriate late model bar to adapt to mine though
Dylan Wills
Everett, Wa.
1961 lark deluxe 4 door wagon
1952 Commander 4 door sedan ('50s custom in progress)