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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Car: 1983 Camaro Z28
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Which Sway Bar Bushings?

I have my rear end pulled out to replace the gas tank. While I'm at it, I figured I would clean everything up. I need a set of sway bar bushings, Prothane sells universal sets, I just need to know which one as I forgot to measure and the old bushings are at my shop.

The car is an 83 Z28 with the G80 rear end RPO. Here's a link to the bushings:

http://www.jegs.com/p/Prothane/Proth...62160/10002/-1
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
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Re: Which Sway Bar Bushings?

Your best bet is to measure the sway bar itself.

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Re: Which Sway Bar Bushings?

As I said the car along with everything is at my shop or else I would. I was hoping to get them ordered tonight.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Re: Which Sway Bar Bushings?

If you car's rear is OE, then you should have an F41 suspension and a 21 mm rear bar. Check the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-sway-bar.html

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Car: 1987 Iroc-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: G92 3.23, G80, J65 disc
Re: Which Sway Bar Bushings?

Energy Suspension or Prothane are your best bets, do u plan on gettin polyurethane or rubber? I'm not putting my word on it but i think the Z's came with 19 or 20mm rear sway bars.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Re: Which Sway Bar Bushings?

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If you car's rear is OE, then you should have an F41 suspension and a 21 mm rear bar. Check the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-sway-bar.html

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Thanks! I still don't know which style I need though, and at this point I might as well wait until tomorrow.
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