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    Applied rear PI sway bar puchased here

    And, my MGM rides like a modern car.

    Never had one before on the rear, just the front stock sway bar.

    However, I did this all on my back in the street without any lifts or stands.
    Went to ACE hardware, and purchased Type8 7/16 3" bolts with lock washers.
    Used the bushings Bowman sent along too.

    I have calibrated torque rachet, yet could only torque 60Ft-lb while on my back.
    The factory service manual said between 50~90FP.

    We'll see how they stay.
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    1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 2DR
    302CID, K&N air filter, Dual cherrybomb glasspacks, Vogue tyres (Front:P225/60R16,,Rear:P235/60R16), Centerline Pulsar wheels (Front:7", Rear 8")
    COBRA 25LTD CB with/ Wilson 500 whip antenna.

    #2
    Hey mang, what would you say the greatest advantage is of fitting a rear sway bar? does it reduce body roll in corners etc.. I've been trying to find an old box with a sway bar and hardware at the junkers for a long time now with no success.

    edit: I haven't checked but do ford put the mounting holes on the rear arms for the sway bar on a model that wasn't originally ordered with one? or would I have to measure and drill holes?

    Thanks

    Danny
    Last edited by Danny_R; 05-18-2010, 08:28 AM.
    2002 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L V8, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 5.0L V8, 1979 Lincoln Mark V 6.6L V8, 1977 Lincoln Continental 7.5L V8, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban LT 5.7L V8

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      #3
      I believe up to '92 the control arms for the rear chassis, have the bolt holes factory drilled, and take the 2-bolt per arm pattern.
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      1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 2DR
      302CID, K&N air filter, Dual cherrybomb glasspacks, Vogue tyres (Front:P225/60R16,,Rear:P235/60R16), Centerline Pulsar wheels (Front:7", Rear 8")
      COBRA 25LTD CB with/ Wilson 500 whip antenna.

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        #4
        Some car have both holes for the sway bar some don't... its odd
        Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
        'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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        85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters P71 airbox Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers - budget Alpine driven 10 speaker stereo

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          #5
          Tell me about it......I had to drill some holes......what a PITA!
          Former panther owner
          1981 CV 351 4bbl
          1991 CV 302 EFI

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            #6
            I can tell you my 91 CV didn't come with a rear bar and it wasn't drilled either.

            But I've seen plenty in the junkyard with them, in all sizes!!!!

            I just have to get up the desire to drill the holes or do even more parts

            swappin, and that is very much a pain in the a**.!!! like andymac0035 says, and I agree!!!!!
            Last edited by mcninetyone; 05-18-2010, 11:07 PM.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Danny_R View Post
              Hey mang, what would you say the greatest advantage is of fitting a rear sway bar? does it reduce body roll in corners etc.. I've been trying to find an old box with a sway bar and hardware at the junkers for a long time now with no success.

              edit: I haven't checked but do ford put the mounting holes on the rear arms for the sway bar on a model that wasn't originally ordered with one? or would I have to measure and drill holes?

              Thanks

              Danny
              ive got one on my car id be willing to get rid of. shipping wouldnt be cheap due to the size and they are not light. i even have a set of boxed control arms for it
              http://secondhandracing.com/Home.aspx
              http://secondhandradio.com/

              R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06

              http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=5634

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