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Old 09-28-2016, 11:26 AM
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Default Sway bar hitting steering components on 94

Ok so as of now I'm somewhere between a 4/5 drop using djm beams and cut stock saggy spring in the front with atleast 7 in rear using expo rear and shackle flip . Well I'd like to get new front drop springs in to come down atleast another inch . Problem is on hard inclines at a angle my swaybar contacts the steering components . I was thinking of cutting the stock swaybar bushings that mount to frame down a inch since to see if that helps .



The polished spot is where tire rubs on fill lock which is something else

Edit : looking at pic , think I could just flip the ending and swaybar to run under instead of over



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Old 09-28-2016, 11:47 AM
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Default Re: Sway bar hitting steering components on 94

I cut down the mounts, gives some breathing room. If I need more, I'll make my own links.
If you go under, when the suspension extends you'll hit too it looks like.
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Old 09-28-2016, 12:30 PM
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Well I'm going to try that then . It will bring the bar back level also which should improve handling a lil more


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Old 09-28-2016, 12:59 PM
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I almost bought the prothane universal greaseable mounts, they are about 20-25. You would probably need to make a plate to bolt to the frame then bolt the bushing to the plate. I decided it wasn't worth the money right now, but it might be worth it to you.
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Old 09-28-2016, 02:44 PM
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Default Re: Sway bar hitting steering components on 94

Didnt the 4x4 have longer mounts maybe you could use the 4x4 sway bar links
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Old 01-31-2017, 11:26 AM
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Default Re: Sway bar hitting steering components on 94

I had the same problem and bought mustang cobra sway bar mounts can't remember what year they are shorter to give clearance. Got them at my local parts store


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