What is the Correct Ford OEM size for both front and rear sway bars - 1971 Mustang

[Sheriff41]

Yes, I'm referring to the nuts inside the rails. Come to think of it, they would be "capture nuts" not weld-nuts (that are spot welded in place. Capture nuts are able to 'float')

Yep, no nuts, just sheet metal lag screws. Factory equipped competition suspension. I was surprised to find that was all it was attached with.

 

[351c1971]

Very strange, the ADDCO square "U" bolt bracket seems like a much better approach.

 

[Stanglover]

Yep, no nuts, just sheet metal lab screws. Factory equipped competition suspension. I was surprised to find that was all it was attached with.

Weird! When I put mine on, I thought I needed to fish around a bit to find the nuts to bolt the sway bar clamps up. It's been a few years and hard to remember (even if it was yesterday, it would still be hard to remember!!).
I'll take your word for it then.

 

[Flywheel]

Thanks again to everyone for the informative, and helpful advice.
My plan is to do both front and rear swaybars in the very near future. The front should be a piece of cake, as I'm just swapping out the old one for a new one. The rear might be more of a challenge, but hopefully will go smoothly.
I'll post the results on this thread.

 

[Marks1]

Here are all the sway bars for 1971 for each body style and option.View attachment 78621

Is this the same for 72? Also, anybody figure out a place to get the plates that go under the springs for the link bars to attach besides the thiefs on eBay. 200 bucks for some flat stock seems pretty ridiculous, I might just have to make a set. Anybody got a pattern?

 

[Hemikiller]

That sway bar listing is the same for '72.

NPD has repops for $25/ea

MOUNTING PLATE, REAR SWAY BAR - #5A775-1 - National Parts Depot

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[BUCKWHEAT]

Very strange, the ADDCO square "U" bolt bracket seems like a much better approach.

ADDCO part number on the square u-bolts is 402, for around $9.

 

[BUCKWHEAT]

Is this the same for 72? Also, anybody figure out a place to get the plates that go under the springs for the link bars to attach besides the thiefs on eBay. 200 bucks for some flat stock seems pretty ridiculous, I might just have to make a set. Anybody got a pattern?

Sombody selling parts on this site yesterday had several sets of the flat metal plates for like $25 pet set.

 

[Marks1]

That sway bar listing is the same for '72.

NPD has repops for $25/ea

MOUNTING PLATE, REAR SWAY BAR - #5A775-1 - National Parts Depot

Buy part #5A775-1 MOUNTING PLATE, REAR SWAY BAR for your classic vehicle from National Parts Depot. Free shipping on orders over $300, fast delivery & everyday low pricing! Order now!

www.npdlink.com

Per usual Dennis, you're a wealth of information and help, thank you !

 

[Marks1]

Sombody selling parts on this site yesterday had several sets of the flat metal plates for like $25 pet set.

Thank you Buckwheat ! I'll take a quick look, but will probably just order them from NPD.