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

January 19, 2006, 08:10:13 PM

I'm asking this because I'm going to be re-doing the entire suspension of my car with CHE parts, but I don't see anything listed on CHE's website that are specific to TC swaybars. I want the swaybar-to-frame mounts and bushings and the end links. Are they the same as a 79-93 Mustang? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that the T-Bird end links are longer, but I don't know for sure. Perhaps a 94-04 would be the same?

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

Reply #1 – January 19, 2006, 08:48:56 PM

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=2216&page=4

:D

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

Reply #2 – January 19, 2006, 09:53:56 PM

The swaybar to frame mounts appear to be the same as the SN95 mounts. I compared a set of the mounts from one of my TC parts cars and a set of the aluminum brackets from steeda. If I can dig out the parts (most of my parts are stashed away while my addition and garage are bring built) I can post pics if interested.

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

Reply #3 – January 19, 2006, 10:32:05 PM

Quote from: Warbird9

I can post pics if interested.

I'm for that.

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

Reply #4 – January 22, 2006, 12:32:59 AM

Well, guess I should have measured before I opened my mouth. Heh :hick: The Sn-95 and TC brackets I have are close, but the mustang bracket will need a spacer to match up actually.

First pic it looks like they're a match, but the second pic you can see where the base of the bushing sits, the TC is a 1/4" higher. I'll make a spacer and put it at the right spacing.

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

Reply #5 – January 22, 2006, 01:14:46 AM

wish "i" had a d bridgeport :)

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

Reply #6 – January 22, 2006, 08:31:46 AM

TBird end-links are different. They are shorter than the Mustang ones.

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

Reply #7 – January 22, 2006, 11:06:34 AM

That is one beautiful set of swaybar mounts!!

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

Reply #8 – January 22, 2006, 01:23:44 PM

Yeah, !

I've been pondering lately if it would be worth it to reinforce the factory swaybar bushing brackets. Hmm...

Woudln't be hard, really, I'd just have to make sure I could still take em apart to get the bushing out.

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

Reply #9 – January 22, 2006, 06:21:15 PM

From the picture, it looks as though that sn95 mount would still work. Even though there is a quater inch in difference on the top of the mount, its looks as if the bottom is raised up an equal amount. If that's the case, and as long the bolt holes line up, it appears we have an upgrade for our sway bar mounts.

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

Reply #10 – January 22, 2006, 07:02:44 PM

Quote from: nirvanagod

From the picture, it looks as though that sn95 mount would still work. Even though there is a quater inch in difference on the top of the mount, its looks as if the bottom is raised up an equal amount. If that's the case, and as long the bolt holes line up, it appears we have an upgrade for our sway bar mounts.

I've seen these before, and I thought the same thing about an upgrade.

I don't think that the 1/4 difference would matter at all.

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

Reply #11 – January 22, 2006, 08:57:58 PM

Quote from: CougarSE

I don't think that the 1/4 difference would matter at all.

That's just it, I don't think that there is any "size" difference. It looks more like it would just physically move the bar up a 1/4" at most. Whether or not that would change the endlink mounting/positioning in a negative manner would be the question to ask at this point. Warbird9, could get another pic or 2 of perhaps a through shot of where the bushing would sit, one from each side maybe? Also if you can measure that opening on both?

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

Reply #12 – February 03, 2006, 01:26:44 PM

Sorry I haven't had a chance to reply back to this sooner.

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That's just it, I don't think that there is any "size" difference. It looks more like it would just physically move the bar up a 1/4" at most. Whether or not that would change the endlink mounting/positioning in a negative manner would be the question to ask at this point. Warbird9, could get another pic or 2 of perhaps a through shot of where the bushing would sit, one from each side maybe? Also if you can measure that opening on both?

Well, the "size" difference would be the quarter inch in height. Using the steeda bracket will bring the bar 1/4" closer to the frame rail. The arrows show where the bushing sits. Don't have a bushing handy to put in the pic.

I'll have to dig the brackets out to try different angles, maybe this evening sometime.:D

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

Reply #13 – February 05, 2006, 12:53:56 AM

Then the only things I would ask now would be, do the bolt holes line up properly, and does anyone know if if the 1/4" difference would negativly affect the mounting of the endlinks to the control arms?

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

Reply #14 – February 05, 2006, 10:55:43 AM

I'm guessing that the 1/4 wouldn't be noticable at all. Hell I think my sway bar links where like a 1/4 differnce when I put them on.

If anything just use 1/4 taller endlinks.