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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:04 AM
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rear sway bar

the rubber bushings on my rear sway bar broke on one side and i was woundering if this could cause a big problem after awhile and how long does it take to really mess something up? ive been drivng like this for about a month now havent seen any problems yet i was even thinking about removing the sway bar completly. the car is a 1984 camaro L41
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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Why would you take the sway bar off? It only costs like $20 or so to replace the sway bar pins and bushings... I'm not sure what it will screw up or how long it would take to screw something up... but for something so cheap and easy to fix, why bother taking the chance?
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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What exactly broke, the bar, the endlink, the bushings?

You have done some engine performances mods, now its time to start on the suspension. Atleast replace the bushings and endlinks. Swaybars are a good way to increase spring force. They are like adding really stiff springs but without the bad ride quality.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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the rubber bushing and pin that held it in broke on the drivers side
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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very easy/cheap fix, any parts store should have what you need.

Do not take the bar off, just fix it next payday.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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So your endlinks broke, you can get them at any parts place. Just ask for an endlink kit with bolts and the bushings.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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Get HD polyurthene ones while you are at it, mine was only 75 cents more than standard.
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