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Old 07-07-2018, 11:40 AM   #1
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Front Sway Bar Bushing Size

I have to replace the sway bar bushings that are oil soaked & swelled up in size.

Does anyone know what size bushings I need?

All the auto part places are listing multi sizes.

The truck is just a 83 Silverado 2wd 1/2 ton w/305 & auto.
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Old 07-07-2018, 11:45 AM   #2
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Re: Front Sway Bar Bushing Size

cant you just measure the diameter of the sway bar? ....or is the bracket different?
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Re: Front Sway Bar Bushing Size

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cant you just measure the diameter of the sway bar? ....or is the bracket different?
The brackets are not different. I took a measured circumference of 3.5" which equals 1.114085"

So, would that be equal to maybe a 1 1/16" bar?
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Old 07-07-2018, 12:21 PM   #4
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Re: Front Sway Bar Bushing Size

Use a cresent wrench standard saw model, and a tape measure.
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Old 07-07-2018, 12:43 PM   #5
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Re: Front Sway Bar Bushing Size

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Use a cresent wrench standard saw model, and a tape measure.
WOW !!! "Common Sense" can be a dangerous thing in the wrong hands....lmao

Thank you for that idea.....

With the crescent wrench, it measures 1 1/16"
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