Front sway bar links

A Cobra guy · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2022, 12:52 PM

My EM frame was built in 96. The link between the front sway bar and the frame has snapped. I thought it might be a pinto/Mustang II part but mine is much larger.
This is the 3rd time in 135,000 miles of bumpy new england roads so I'm not complaining too much.
I can repair what's left of the broken one(Have a new bolt welded on) or fabricate a work-around but it would be nice to just bolt in a replacement if I can find it.

bkozlow · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2022, 06:25 PM

What SUSPENSION SYSTEM DO YOU HAVE as EM made frames with a number of different suspension systems all at the same time, mine are all Corvette suspensions, that would be the first point I would start at, determine what you have. A picture would help.

Bill K

Tom Wells · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2022, 06:34 PM

A,

I second the request for a picture!

Having said that, my first link for the Mustang II front suspension broke before 40K miles which would seem average for yours ;-)

I did some on-line scouting and found that a Volvo 740 link might be a possibility. I say it this way because I haven't bought one yet to try.

There's a picture here for you to see if it looks anything like the one you are talking about: https://www.autozone.com/suspension-...10/1177349_0_0
Let us know!

Tom

A Cobra guy · #4 (**permalink**) 09-06-2022, 09:28 AM

I will be looking into the link from CPP that was mentioned in the duplicate post I made.

mjhcobra · #5 (**permalink**) 10-09-2022, 01:18 PM

I have a similar frame and I used a sway bar from a 1980 pinto wagon, which I believe was 15/16" diameter. This larger bar required larger bushings (Energy Suspension 9.5109G) and sway bar links. I could not find the part number for the link kit, but should be that for the 1980 pinto wagon. This sway bar uses the holes in the EM frame brackets.
I have since gone to a narrowed by 5/8" each side, adjustable coil over front end to correct tire issues with the fenders. I no longer run the front sway bar and have had no issues.

TiernanEM · #6 (**permalink**) 10-17-2022, 07:31 AM

When i rebuild Gen 3 MII sway bar links i use Spohn performance Spherical end links with poly bushes. Their part number is..
Application: 1967-1973 Ford Mustang
Spohn Performance
Part# SEL-19-408

https://www.spohn.net/shop/1973-1977...GM-B-Body.html

NOTE: Centering spacers will need to be machined, i use stainless tubing 1" OD X 3/8" ID. You will also need to make or reuse your old clasp (lower mount) on you control arm.