Front sway bar parts -, Mounting plates question Options

[seanpaulmc]

1/17/2021 - resurrecting to ask new question.

Had the fuel tank out to replace the fuel line in the tunnel. From that I could see the front sway bar. Interestingly, the passenger side was connected and the driver side is not connected. In a box of parts that was with the car I found the drop link for the driver's side. It, however, is missing the cap and bolts to attach it to the bar. Does anyone know where I can get the piece to fit this part? Size of the bolts? Thank you.

[seanpaulmc]

I want you all to know I very much appreciate all the great advice that's been shared with me on this and other threads, so I find it is time to catch you all up.

First, I have no idea how this car drives or handles with the 19mm H+H front sway bar. One side of it was disconnected when I got the car and the car ran pretty awfully at the time. I was able to get the car registered and it has been parked ever since (sadly). Furthermore, as Superhawk asked about, I also have no idea what's in the rear. It actually looks like a set of Koni's under all the undercoating, but we still have to peel back that onion. That's for a day down the road.

Second, I tend to like to use what I have if and when I can. So, not knowing any better, I have decided to stick with the H+H front sway bar and put it to use while I work to get this teener back to road worthy.

Third, you all want pictures.


I was in a local discount hardware store and found some sheet steel for $5. What a deal! How hard could it be?
So I've made up my own reinforcement plates to fit the H&H sway bar and have eliminated the U-bolts.



What follows are some progress pictures. (No bushings.)








After welding, I decided to use seam sealer around the outer and inner edges to prevent water intrusion. I hope that is okay. I've top coated with black paint but don't have pictures of the final product to post. Will give it a week or two to cure before I bolt it all up (or maybe longer considering these updates).





And, I've splurged on some powder coating.
Mmmmm, shinny...



The old bushings are reinstalled for now. The split bushing set from 914Rubber are too small for the H&H drop links. But, for now it doesn't matter since the car remains on jack stands while the metal work progresses. I'll have to reassess the drop links and bushings down the road.

Again, thank you to all the contributors and readers. I appreciate the support.

Cheers,
Sean