Rear Sway Bar Source • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Moparman1972** » 28 Feb 2009 1:36

Does anyone know of a source for a rear sway bar?

I am talking about the original style, not the aftermarket style that goes under the axle.

I know FirmFeel offers the original style, but it is $375, while aftermarket ones sell for $180. Quite a difference.

Yearone, Paddock Parts, Summitt Racing do not turn up any original-style sway bars for sale.

Thanks,

Dylan

by **Jon** » 28 Feb 2009 3:36

After dealing with FFI here recently, I conclude, they go for the gold. :wink:

Good luck on your search.

by **Goldenblack440** » 28 Feb 2009 3:42

Most people wanna hang on to them, but ebay would be your best bet. I have seen one there once. i checked out Firm Feel rear SB's as well- yes, rather costly, especially if you have to also buy the heavy spring pad mounts

by **Eddie** » 28 Feb 2009 4:51

Dylan, Addco lists a 1" rear sway bar for 70-74 Challenger Part#149 and the 3/4" is part#261 I dont know if they are the underhung or frame mounted OEM style but it's listed under their "OEM" style catalog. I also dont know the price but the phone is 1-800-621-8916

by **Moparman1972** » 28 Feb 2009 12:32

Eddie, where did you find the 1" sway bar listed? Looking on yearone, there is actually a 7/8" sway bar that says that it mounts in the factory location UOS, so I am calling on that. By looking at Summitt Racing, you can also open up the instruction manuals for the Addco bars they carry, and they are all the aftermarket style under the rear end.

I will add this to the list of parts i check ebay regularly for, and maybe score a deal.

by **Moparman1972** » 28 Feb 2009 12:37

I found one!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-NO ... ccessories

:shock:

I wonder if the bank will get me a good interest rate on a loan for that beautiful T/A sway bar....

by **Eddie** » 28 Feb 2009 14:29

I got the info at the Addco site. Yikes 800.00 for the N.O.S.!! Oh well if ya gotta ya gotta! The FF looks really cool at that the price you listed and would save you some bucks over the nos stuff. Plus the FF is thicker and built with much better steel, thicker mounts, leaf spring plates, poly bushings ect..Whatever you choose ,,Good Luck and show us the pic when it's mounted. :thumbsup:

Since we are in a 'global depression' the cars have come down slightly in price. The parts have not. :lol:

by **drewcrane** » 28 Feb 2009 14:41

i have one

by **Goldenblack440** » 01 Mar 2009 20:45

There ya go! Drew has a nice original one! Firm Feel can sell you the spring mount pads for it, new polyurethane link bushes and you're off and flying

by **drewcrane** » 01 Mar 2009 23:03

well looks like i need to get a hold of firm feel then :thumbsup:

by **Moparman1972** » 02 Mar 2009 1:27

Haha Drew isnt selling, I am still hunting.... Firm Feel might end up getting my business.

by **Eddie** » 02 Mar 2009 2:39

Moparman1972 wrote:Haha Drew isnt selling, I am still hunting.... Firm Feel might end up getting my business.

I think you would be very happy with the FF setup Dylan! :thumbsup:

by **Moparman1972** » 02 Mar 2009 3:04

Eddie, how is even your exhaust spotless?

by **Eddie** » 02 Mar 2009 14:14

Moparman1972 wrote:Eddie, how is even your exhaust spotless?

Look closely, it's freaking filthy under there! :lol:

by **ianandjess** » 04 Mar 2009 7:34

i'd call it spotless mine will never be that clean i live on a dirt road & with the amount of dust in the summer & mud in the winter i dont have a chance
cheers ian

by **Goldenblack440** » 04 Mar 2009 12:55

ianandjess wrote:i'd call it spotless mine will never be that clean i live on a dirt road & with the amount of dust in the summer & mud in the winter i dont have a chance
cheers ian

Trailer -Queen baby!

by **Goldenblack440** » 04 Mar 2009 12:59

airfuelEddie wrote:
Moparman1972 wrote:Haha Drew isnt selling, I am still hunting.... Firm Feel might end up getting my business.
I think you would be very happy with the FF setup Dylan!

yes i think you would be better off with a thicker and newer Firmfeel one. After 35+ years of holding that heavy fat ass onto the road, the original one might have lost a little spring. But i put my old one back on - due to budget, might as well, its better than none at all, maybe that red paintjob on it will improve it!