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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Car: 1991 Firebird Convertible
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Sway Bar Size

Im replacing sway bar bushings on my 91 firebird 5.0 tbi convertible and wanted to see if there is a way I could tell the diamieter of the sway bar other then getting under the car and measuring it. Does RPO's or vin have anyting to determin this?
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Re: Sway Bar Size

measure it from the top? seriously, you can do it.

probably a 32mm.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Re: Sway Bar Size

I believe the F41 rpo might mean something here.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Re: Sway Bar Size

The car is 20 years old. Take nothing for granted & assume that everything is exactly as it was 20 years ago & hasn't changed, like the RPO codes saying whatever.

Physically measure & you can't be wrong that way.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Re: Sway Bar Size

IKEA has free paper measuring tapes that are great for measuring sway bars.

I keep a few in the garage...they come in handy sometimes.
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