sway bar diameter

82 GT · 02-11-2002, 07:42 PM

Does anyone know the front sway bar diameter on an '82 GT

DZEE'S LX · 02-11-2002, 10:19 PM

I would just measure it if I were you.

I had the same question when I was changing out all my bushings. Seemed to be many sizes to choose from.

Avoid returns and put your trusty calipers to use.

drudis · 02-12-2002, 07:13 PM

FYI my 1989 is 1.31" .

red82gt · 02-12-2002, 07:34 PM

I believe mine was only 1 1/16, I found this out after buying 86-93 front swaybar bushings which were for a 1 3/16

measure it before you buy any bushings.

82 GT · 02-12-2002, 10:11 PM

Well, my problem is that I don't have calipers to measure correctly. What I did was took a piece of wire and wrapped around the bar and then measured that. I got a circumference of 3.75 inches. I then took the formula for the the circumference of a circle and transposed it to get the Diameter---D=Pi*D and then got 1.19 inches. So now I am wondering if it's 1 1/16 or 1 1/8 which is closer to what I figured.
This sucks because I don't want to be wrong.
I was going to go with the 1 1/8 measurement until red82GT said that.

DZEE'S LX · 02-13-2002, 10:31 AM

You can try your trusty monkey wrench.
Adjust it to fit the bar and then carefully measure without bumping those "extremely accurate" jaws.
Try to measure with at least a six inch scale or something better.

Good Luck,
Dan

Dark Knight · 02-13-2002, 03:41 PM

FWIW, the later sway bars are bigger... might just swap them out...probably find a free set if you ask around ;-)

82 GT · 02-13-2002, 03:52 PM

Thanks Deez, I was at PST performance website last night and they had an article on how to measure sway bars and they said the same thing you said.
I don't know why I did'n't think of that!

red82gt · 02-13-2002, 04:10 PM

Come to think of it, it was 1 3/16" not 1 1/16"

the bushings I bought were 1 3/8" not 1 3/16" Sorry about that.

82 GT · 02-13-2002, 11:11 PM

Tonight I measured like Deez said to do with the adjustable wrench and I got about 1-1/16 but I am sure that is not an exact figure. So it's more than likely the same as red82GT's
Dark Knight also gave me a good idea about swapping a set from an 87-93 model.
I guesss since I upgrading the front brakes and rebuilding the front suspension I may as well upgrade the sway bars.

7000rpmisheaven · 02-14-2002, 09:46 AM

Front sway bar is 1.125" which is 1 and an 1/8th
Rear sway bar is .55"

http://www.mustanggt.org/main.htm
I know you can not believe everything that you find on the internet but this is where I found it.

82 GT · 02-14-2002, 04:41 PM

When I was at the parts store I asked the man what all the different sizes where thinking there would be maybe 3 or 4 different sizes that I could compare with my crude measurement method but there was a bunch of different sizes that were made. I know for sure it's either 1-1/8 or 1-3/16

02-11-2002, 07:42 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	sway bar diameter Does anyone know the front sway bar diameter on an '82 GT __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-11-2002, 10:19 PM	#2
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	I would just measure it if I were you. I had the same question when I was changing out all my bushings. Seemed to be many sizes to choose from. Avoid returns and put your trusty calipers to use. __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam.

02-12-2002, 07:13 PM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	FYI my 1989 is 1.31" . __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

02-12-2002, 07:34 PM	#4
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	I believe mine was only 1 1/16, I found this out after buying 86-93 front swaybar bushings which were for a 1 3/16 measure it before you buy any bushings. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

02-12-2002, 10:11 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Well, my problem is that I don't have calipers to measure correctly. What I did was took a piece of wire and wrapped around the bar and then measured that. I got a circumference of 3.75 inches. I then took the formula for the the circumference of a circle and transposed it to get the Diameter---D=PiD and then got 1.19 inches. So now I am wondering if it's 1 1/16 or 1 1/8 which is closer to what I figured. This sucks because I don't want to be wrong. I was going to go with the 1 1/8 measurement until red82GT said that. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274 Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-13-2002, 10:31 AM	#6
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	You can try your trusty monkey wrench. Adjust it to fit the bar and then carefully measure without bumping those "extremely accurate" jaws. Try to measure with at least a six inch scale or something better. Good Luck, Dan __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam.

02-13-2002, 03:41 PM	#7
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	FWIW, the later sway bars are bigger... might just swap them out...probably find a free set if you ask around ;-) __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

02-13-2002, 03:52 PM	#8
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Thanks Deez, I was at PST performance website last night and they had an article on how to measure sway bars and they said the same thing you said. I don't know why I did'n't think of that! __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-13-2002, 04:10 PM	#9
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Come to think of it, it was 1 3/16" not 1 1/16" the bushings I bought were 1 3/8" not 1 3/16" Sorry about that. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

02-13-2002, 11:11 PM	#10
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Tonight I measured like Deez said to do with the adjustable wrench and I got about 1-1/16 but I am sure that is not an exact figure. So it's more than likely the same as red82GT's Dark Knight also gave me a good idea about swapping a set from an 87-93 model. I guesss since I upgrading the front brakes and rebuilding the front suspension I may as well upgrade the sway bars. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-14-2002, 09:46 AM	#11
7000rpmisheaven Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: germantown MD Posts: 283	I looked it up Front sway bar is 1.125" which is 1 and an 1/8th Rear sway bar is .55" http://www.mustanggt.org/main.htm I know you can not believe everything that you find on the internet but this is where I found it. __________________ 85 GT 4bbl roller cam 2 ch. Flowmasters, O/R H-pipe Performer intake and carb milodon water pump, FMS 9mm wires, aluminum driveshaft, king cobra clutch

02-14-2002, 04:41 PM	#12
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	When I was at the parts store I asked the man what all the different sizes where thinking there would be maybe 3 or 4 different sizes that I could compare with my crude measurement method but there was a bunch of different sizes that were made. I know for sure it's either 1-1/8 or 1-3/16 __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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