Input please on this sway bar

Waverous

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• Aug 17, 2018

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Does anyone have any insight, advice, or experience regarding this sway bar for sale on eBay?

 

sykanr0ng

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• Aug 17, 2018

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7/8 inch compared to 1 1/8 inch that WH sells.

I wouldn't buy one.

 

Broncobowsher

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• Aug 17, 2018

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I wish they would show what it looks like installed.

Diameter isn't the end all of sway bars. The geometery of the installation and the bar itself will affect the roll stiffness.

 

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• Aug 17, 2018

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The '76-'77 sway bar was 1"

This one looks like it attaches similar to the OEM sway bar. The drop link brackets look like they attach to the radius arm which would put the ends quite close to the ground. Perhaps they mount to the frame?

 

sykanr0ng

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It seems to be the same as the Addco brand sway bar.
For a very little more why not buy the real thing from a known seller?
Addco, Summit Racing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Addco-147-...850194&hash=item5b468b6ea0:g:7~UAAOSwoT1a3DS7

$201.25 + free shipping.

 

Hozr

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• Aug 17, 2018

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Or just get the Hellwig!

 

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• Aug 18, 2018

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All very good points - thanks everyone

 

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I put the Hellwig on mine. After driving it, I'm glad I didn't go the Addco route. A little more money, but in the long run that is what I wanted.

 

Hozr

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I ordered a Hellwig yesterday. Can't wait to see the difference!

 

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• Aug 20, 2018

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Hozr said:

I ordered a Hellwig yesterday. Can't wait to see the difference!

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Seems I have to wait a few months to see the difference....apparently they are build to order? booooo

 

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Don't get the Addco, the mounting is junk and you will lose a bunch of ground clearance. I hated mine and after breaking the mounts several times while offroad I finally took it off.