Front sway bar parts -, Mounting plates question Options

[seanpaulmc]

Right here
https://914rubber.com/front-suspension-droplink-set-1

Mark, I appreciate the response.
If you go back and look at my picture, I’m comparing the 914Rubber bushings on the right and the old ones are on the left. I feel like stock replacement might be slightly undersized for my application with the H&H drop links. It’s not a stock bar and was made with all US sizing (not metric).

I’m having trouble finding where to buy replacements searching McMaster, Grainger, Summit, etc using the term rubber bushings. Is there a better description or a better source to search?

Thanks,
Sean

[Mikey914]

Yeah, saw that after ai posted. It was 3AM on a Fairbanks turn.
No you are looking the right places.
Make

[Montreal914]

I am using that bar with the H&H arms on my car with the stock drop links and the 914Rubber bushings. I also have the stock style reinforcement plate welded to the car (inner side of the inner fender).

I am using the stock cone style triangular cover for the main bar bushing. At the time, I bought these 19mm bushings from Pelican but they seem to be unavailable now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PB-0...individually%29

I keep an eye on the bar as it can move from side to side after a while, but I did purchase a couple of split 3/4" collets from McMaster Carr and will use them when reassembling the setup (currently rebuilding the car).

[Superhawk996]

You may have to consider something like this and than cut them down to suit your OD/ID purposes.

https://www.amazon.com/4-Pack-Multi-Purpose...1691&sr=8-3

Alternately, fab your own drop links that can use OEM bushings.

[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

[rjames]

Nice job. Glad to see the plates welded in properly!