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TC front sway bars: Same bushings/links as Mustang GT?

Reply #15
-now i am not aware of how or what the aftermarket is offering, but according to the computerized parts catalog for ford says 84/91 mustangs all take the same sway bar link kit, which is e6zz-5a486-a,  87/88 tbirds with sport handling takes the same kit.  87/88 birds w/o sport handling takes e6ly-5a486-a, which shows to have the same contents as the e6zz kit, except for the insulators, which have a different part number. the 91/93 mustangs has a different kit altogether for those two years only, f1zz-5a486-a, which kit contents is entirely different and is 5.0 only, 2.3s are different insulators......hope this can either clarify or muddy up the water more......
-'87 turbo coupe with only 740 ORIGINAL miles.... :dunce:
-'86 turbo coupe, 5sp. Cali Car.......:cool:

TC front sway bars: Same bushings/links as Mustang GT?

Reply #16
OK, 'nuther question before I buy all those parts: What's the diameter of a stock '87 TC sway bar?
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

TC front sway bars: Same bushings/links as Mustang GT?

Reply #17
-according to the Bible, i mean ford catalog, All TCs had 1" from 83-88.  3.8 had 1-1/16 std, or 1-1/8 for h/d.  all 5.0 used 1-1/8.  then there also a couple listed as 1.  a car with sport suspension handling as 1.3" and 2. all except h/d a 15/16 bar.  no engine size or other requirements given.  12 years at this and is still confuses me, however, on some bars if you could find it if its still present there are identification markings given in code or paint color to determine what was on the vehicle, as i said though, IF you could see or find it....such as 2g, 2w, 1v-g, etc, etc.....:screwy:
-'87 turbo coupe with only 740 ORIGINAL miles.... :dunce:
-'86 turbo coupe, 5sp. Cali Car.......:cool:

TC front sway bars: Same bushings/links as Mustang GT?

Reply #18
The front bars are typically 1-5/16 to my knowledge.  The best thing to do is measure with dial calipers for the best accuracy.
Long time Turboford freak...
84 SVO
88 TC
87 XR4Ti

TC front sway bars: Same bushings/links as Mustang GT?

Reply #19
Quote from: shorangerbird
-according to the Bible, i mean ford catalog, All TCs had 1" from 83-88.  3.8 had 1-1/16 std, or 1-1/8 for h/d.  all 5.0 used 1-1/8. 

Well my 84 XR-7 had the big bar (33mm/1-5/16") front bar...and any of the others I seen have definitely not had a 1" front bar.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

 

TC front sway bars: Same bushings/links as Mustang GT?

Reply #20
Quote from: Chuck W
Well my 84 XR-7 had the big bar (33mm/1-5/16") front bar...and any of the others I seen have definitely not had a 1" front bar.


-as i said, 12 yrs and evrybody still has somthin different.  i'm just quoting from the info provided in front of me by fo mo co.....:dunce:
-'87 turbo coupe with only 740 ORIGINAL miles.... :dunce:
-'86 turbo coupe, 5sp. Cali Car.......:cool: