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    {SUSPENTION} rear sway bar - fitment

    I may have scored a PI rear sway bar.

    I'm sure this info is around somewhere, but what I need to know: The years that fit are from '79 to '91, correct?

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    Justin
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    #2
    correct. make sure you got the spacers and bolts. the spacers are important to keep from crushing the control arm when tightening the bolts, and under stress.

    Also make sure your control arms have both bolts...
    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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      #3
      Will do. Thanks.

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      Justin

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        #4
        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
          Anyone know if Ford still carries the bolts/spacers in case I need new ones?

          In case, for some odd reason, this turns out to be a stock rear sway bar rather than the PI, would there still be a noticeable handling difference? Either way, I've got another guy that's keeping an eye out for another. If I get an extra one I'll put it up for you guys.

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          Justin

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            #6
            a little is better than none!

            and some grade 8 bolts will work, Lowes had a lot of automotive fasteners... I think ive even seen spacers you could use too.
            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)
            sigpic
            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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              #7
              you can use grade 5 bolts and washers to attach the swaybar

              1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
              2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
              1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
              1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
              2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
              1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

              please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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                #8
                the sway bar bolts are metric 10.9 grade 8 are SAE if you get a 1/2" grade 8 or 5 you might need to enlarge the holes in the arms the holes in the bar should be big enough , you might need to run a 1/2" drill bit thru to clean up the coating. also i picked up another 1" PI bar this weekend
                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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                  #9
                  Oh yeah!

                  PI sway bar w/ bolts and spacers. All in good shape. $47. Just needs some fresh paint.

                  Friday I'm going to go look at a Mustang H-pipe. Hopefully I get that, too.

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                  Justin

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                    #10
                    Good to hear!

                    You will like the PI bar, makes a big difference in handling! As do new poly bushings/endlinks for the front. Make your marq more STIFF handling, not boaty and soft.
                    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                      #11
                      Wow. Thatll make it handle better but $47 seems kinda steep. I paid $8 for mine,
                      1989 Grand Marquis LS
                      flat black, 650 double pumper, random cam, hei, stealth intake, Police front springs, Wagon rear, Police rear bar, wagon front ,exploder wheels, 205/60-15 fronts 275/60-15 rears, 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" offroad x pipe, Eclipse front bucket seats, Custom floor shifter, 4.10 gears, aluminum driveshaft and daily driven. 16.77@83mph

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                        #12
                        it depends if it is being shipped $47 is a good price if you get it from a u-pull-it yard it should be less than $20
                        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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                          #13
                          Got it from a local yard. Tell 'em what you need and they get it for you. No U-pull-its around here.

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                          Justin

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                            #14
                            Upgrade the front bar as well or you may run into some interesting cornering with extra stiff in the rear and stock in the front.
                            Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

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                              #15
                              Is the front PI bar heavier than the stock?

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                              Justin

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