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Originally Posted by Blas
Without some type of lubrication and/or a bronze bearing surface, Aren't you concerned with galling of the aluminum contact surfaces on the blocks against the power coated sway bars?
The clearances appear tight from the photos...(Beautiful Workmanship I might add). At minimum, the powder coated contact surfaces will deteriorate and increase frictional loads.
I would think you would want the rotational movement of the sway bars to transfer from one wheel to the other with minimal losses due to rotational friction. I have actually seen roller bearings used in this application to minimize the rotational frictional losses on the bars.
Just something to consider...
Blas#760
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I have answered most of your questions over on the SCOF site in a reply to Randall.
In regard to galling, that usually happens when you have two similar materials that are riding on each other. The sway bar is steel, and the frame mounts are aluminum. The aluminum would wear, but you would not get a transfer of material (galling) since the steel is harder and not wearing.