Anyone ever seen a sway bar break like this?
08-09-2008, 09:09 PM
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Anyone ever seen a sway bar break like this?
I was installing some new bushings today and I noticed this.
Look how the end of the sway bar split. What could have caused this?
What would you recommend to fix it? Could it just be welded? I really hate to spend any more $ buying a new one. I am looking locally for a new one but havent had any luck yet.
Look how the end of the sway bar split. What could have caused this?
What would you recommend to fix it? Could it just be welded? I really hate to spend any more $ buying a new one. I am looking locally for a new one but havent had any luck yet.
08-09-2008, 11:26 PM
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If you lived nearby I would give you a deal on a mint used stocker. I have 3 -
one from a '93 Z28, one from a '94 Formula, and one from a '95 Z28.
Should be able to find one pretty cheap locally.
Tom
one from a '93 Z28, one from a '94 Formula, and one from a '95 Z28.
Should be able to find one pretty cheap locally.
Tom
08-10-2008, 11:13 AM
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I'm no scientist but my guess is that it was caused by force acting on a sway bar weakened by old age and corrosion.
Hit the junkyard, they should have plenty more. Or spend what it takes for an aftermarket bar, it's well worth it.
Hit the junkyard, they should have plenty more. Or spend what it takes for an aftermarket bar, it's well worth it.
08-10-2008, 11:35 AM
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I work at a tranny shop, and take sway bar links off all the time to pop the balljoint. I see that same thing on i'd say 1/3 of gm cars, must be a weak point. But i would never weld a sway bar, would think you'd just be making another weak point, just replace it.
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