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02-05-2022, 10:16 PM | #1 |
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Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Anyone know of a source for the stock style rubber mount for a stock front sway-bar? I have only been able to source the ones that are more like plastic than rubber. I am not interested in Polyurethane replacements.
Possible a Napa replacement? I inquired at the local store. They had no luck finding them. I'm betting they are out there somewhere. Thanks |
02-05-2022, 11:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
I bought some from GMCPauls.
https://gmcpauls.com/Suspension.htm They seemed kind of tall to me, so I ended up trimming 3/16" off the flat end. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=816928 |
02-06-2022, 02:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Why does GMC Paul's say 4 are required? Also noticed 4 bushings are included with the poly set? Only one bushing per side in the front as far as I know. Would not trim them myself, Just tighten up.
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02-06-2022, 02:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Two on the frame mounts
Two on the control arm mounts I didn't like how extremely distorted they got when tightened down. |
02-06-2022, 02:30 AM | #5 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
I see. Please forgive me as I have only owned 4x4's. While 67-72 4x's did not have sway bars the later models use end links.
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02-06-2022, 02:57 AM | #6 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Paul's want $5 each + shipping .
His site also listed the same bushing up to 1991. So instead of asking for a 1972 bushing at the Napa site I looked for 1991 Silverado bushings on Napaonline.com. I found them there for $23.29 each! I'll get them from Paul's! Although they do look tall in the picture. I can trim them like PJmoreland did if I have to. |
02-06-2022, 03:42 AM | #7 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
I'm not sure on the diameter of your swaybar but I used a 1-1/4" bar from a 73-87 2wd pickup and used these bushings from O'reilly, Masterpro K6476. They're rubber and come 2 to a box for $11.99. They look just like the originals, except new and not dry rotted.
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02-06-2022, 04:07 AM | #8 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Here's a pic from an old How-To thread that shows what the bushings look like. Also, if you have the stock 1-1/8" bar, the O'reilly part # will be K6408 for the MasterPro rubber bushings for that size bar. They're only $7.99 a pair for that size.
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02-06-2022, 11:07 AM | #9 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
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Thanks, that was just what I was looking for. Love this forum! There is an O'Reilly's just seven blocks from home. The Online price is listed as $20.99 Box of 2. I can still live with that just fine. And they are in stock, a big plus. Tying up loose ends like the bushings as they just fell through the cracks. Just finished installing the Posi carrier. Installing some temporary exhaust and hopefully its time to start the motor. |
02-06-2022, 11:27 AM | #10 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
$20.99 for a box of two seems steep. I know they weren’t that much when I got them last year in Texas and now that I’m in Colorado, the online price for the K6476’s is $11.99. Not sure where in Washington you’re located but I put Seattle in the Oreilly site and it still shows $11.99 a pair.
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02-06-2022, 11:53 AM | #11 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
The 6476 is indeed the same $11.99
I wasn't really clear as I was searching the 1-1/8" bar, the O'reilly part # K6408. |
02-06-2022, 12:29 PM | #12 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
The pic you show is of the Moog brand, which are urethane. If you scroll down a bit you will see the MasterPro brand which are rubber. For some reason the Moog and MasterPro bushings have the same part number. Here’s a pic.
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02-06-2022, 12:43 PM | #13 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
You really should measure the dia. of your bar.
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02-06-2022, 04:54 PM | #14 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Napa has them and Rock Auto also. Just measure the bar size before ordering.
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02-06-2022, 06:33 PM | #15 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Hi Rick, do you still have our phone number? Feel free to give me a ring on these if still interested in only using OE style rubber bushings, we currently have a few GM NOS sets of these front sway bar bushings available/ready to ship. If needed, we also currently have some GM NOS rear trailing arm bushings on hand/available. Mel
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02-06-2022, 08:51 PM | #16 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Thanks Classic Bowties. Almost next door to me. I will make you "first" on the call list. You have been very helpful in the past.
So I got the "almost correct bushings" and modified them to fit. Yes I had to take 3/16" off the bottom to make them function. Good news is the modification is invisible when assembled. Thanks pjmoreland for the heads up on the fix. Another thanks to cericd for keeping me on the correct parts track. and BigBird05 for the reminder to measure the bar to be sure of the size. It's the 1-1/8". I love the collaboration on this board! Like everything else aftermarket they are not the same as the OEM part. As another example, I just was tightening ball joints and tie rod ends. The bolts are metric as are the threads. Some required a washer underneath time so the cotter would catch the castle nut. Got me wondering what a all aftermarket truck would look like. LOL. Last edited by Accelo; 02-06-2022 at 09:09 PM. |
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02-07-2022, 12:42 AM | #18 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Interesting. Mine went together without any mods. Are you using aftermarket clamps?
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02-07-2022, 01:23 AM | #19 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
No sir. Mine clamps are OEM but not original to my truck. The replacement bushings were obviously taller than stock. They also were closer to a plastic as the OEM ones are rubber like. Possibly the latter GM clamps will fit the bushing? Might be an interesting comparison.
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02-07-2022, 01:11 PM | #21 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
So I just went thru this a couple of months ago. My truck is a 67 and had the smaller diameter front sway bar ( I believe it was 15/16" diameter if I am remembering correctly). Every bushing I sourced was too big. After some research I ended up going with Moog k8792 for a 71 Ford Ranchero, Fairlane. They fit perfectly for my application.
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02-07-2022, 06:59 PM | #22 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
I installed Energy Suspension bushings, blackened the hardware. So far I'm really happy with them, though I haven't driven it yet☺
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02-08-2022, 03:19 PM | #23 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
The Moog K6408 are “thermoplastic” which feels a lot like rubber. Bought mine on Amazon for $8. Great quality, unbeatable price. I would be willing to bet they will outlast rubber but still conform when needed.
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02-08-2022, 04:07 PM | #24 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
Interesting, Oreilly says the Moog K6408 is thermoplastic. See bottom right of pic.
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02-09-2022, 02:17 PM | #25 |
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Re: Rubber mounts for a stock front sway-bar?
For clarity and future reference for those that prefer to use rubber bushings:
Moog's page for the K6408 is a bit confusing. On the product page they show pics of their blue bushings alongside graphics with black bushings stating "Premium Materials - Made from high-quality natural rubber...". Here's a link to Moog's page for the K6408 which lists the material as thermoplastic. You have to click the word "Specifications" on the product page.: https://drivcat.com/overlays/part-de...0Bushing%20Kit Another retailer of Moog parts shows this: https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-k6408 "... In with the New - Moog makes their sway bar bushings with two materials; rubber and thermoplastic. Moog's rubber bushings are designed to restore your smooth OE ride, getting you back to your original performance. The thermoplastic is stiffer and more durable. With thermoplastic bushings installed your NVH might increase slightly, but your performance will not only be restored, but it will also be improved. So if you're looking to fix up your daily driver, or reduce your lap time, Moog has you covered." According to that site, black = rubber and blue = thermoplastic. However, even though they say they make their bushings with two materials, I wasn't able to find a page showing a rubber version of the K6408. I'm not saying either the rubber or thermoplastic is a better product. I have no experience with either since I used a different brand. But I know some folks prefer to run rubber, for various reasons. Just posting this info for clarification. Last edited by cericd; 02-09-2022 at 05:27 PM. Reason: Clarification |
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