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I have found a whole bunch of differing information on the internet regarding the actual correct OEM factory size for both front and rear sway bars on a 1971 Mustang. So I thought I would reach out to our forum on this.

I have a 1971 Mustang Fastback that I acquired a few year ago. It has the original 302 engine, and runs great. Despite it having the original 302, I have restored, renovated and painted it to look every bit like a Mach 1. I am now in the process of updating the suspension so it will handle better. ( so it will handle like the 1971 Mustang Fastback - with competition suspension that I bought new in 1971, and drove solidly for 8 years until starting a family ). My current car has a 3/4 inch front sway bar ( that looks original ), with no sway bar in the rear. It's got new shocks, and new rear leaf springs ( From Detroit Eaton ). Original front Springs. I have regular rear shock mounts ( not staggered ).

I'd like to change out the front sway bar, and also add a rear sway bar. Anyone out know the Actual Correct Factory Sway Bar specs?
ps - A Slight chance I may upgrade the engine in the future ( 352 Clev )

<blockquote data-quote="Flywheel" data-source="post: 435350" data-attributes="member: 8154">I have found a whole bunch of differing information on the internet regarding the actual correct OEM factory size for both front and rear sway bars on a 1971 Mustang.&nbsp; So I thought I would reach out to our forum on this.&nbsp; I have a 1971 Mustang Fastback that I acquired a few year ago.&nbsp; It has the original 302 engine, and runs great.&nbsp;&nbsp; Despite it having the original 302, I have restored, renovated and painted it to look every bit like a Mach 1.&nbsp;&nbsp; I am now in the process of updating the suspension so it will handle better.&nbsp; ( so it will handle like the 1971 Mustang Fastback - with competition suspension that I bought new in 1971, and drove solidly for 8 years until starting a family ).&nbsp; My current car has a 3/4 inch front sway bar ( that looks original ), with no sway bar in the rear.&nbsp; It&#039;s got new shocks, and new rear leaf springs ( From Detroit Eaton ).&nbsp; Original front Springs.&nbsp; I have regular rear shock mounts ( not staggered ).I&#039;d like to change out the front sway bar, and also add a rear sway bar.&nbsp; Anyone out know the Actual Correct Factory Sway Bar specs?&nbsp;&nbsp; ps -&nbsp; A Slight chance I may upgrade the engine in the future ( 352 Clev )</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Flywheel, post: 435350, member: 8154"] I have found a whole bunch of differing information on the internet regarding the actual correct OEM factory size for both front and rear sway bars on a 1971 Mustang. So I thought I would reach out to our forum on this. I have a 1971 Mustang Fastback that I acquired a few year ago. It has the original 302 engine, and runs great. Despite it having the original 302, I have restored, renovated and painted it to look every bit like a Mach 1. I am now in the process of updating the suspension so it will handle better. ( so it will handle like the 1971 Mustang Fastback - with competition suspension that I bought new in 1971, and drove solidly for 8 years until starting a family ). My current car has a 3/4 inch front sway bar ( that looks original ), with no sway bar in the rear. It's got new shocks, and new rear leaf springs ( From Detroit Eaton ). Original front Springs. I have regular rear shock mounts ( not staggered ). I'd like to change out the front sway bar, and also add a rear sway bar. Anyone out know the Actual Correct Factory Sway Bar specs? ps - A Slight chance I may upgrade the engine in the future ( 352 Clev ) [/QUOTE]

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