Sway bar link question

In principle, you want the sway bar arm to be parallel to the ground, and the end link to be vertical. Clearances may cause some deviation from the ideal, but that's what you are shooting for, to achieve correct geometry.

So, if the sway bar arm is sloping down from the pivot point (K frame), that means the end link sleeve is too long (again, in principle). But you should bounce the car and check for clearance over the full range of suspension travel before doing anything irreversible like cutting down the sleeve.

clhyer said

Hello good FABO folks,
Getting ready to install my sway bars and have a generic link kit. Does it matter how long the bolt sleeve is, as long as we have appropriate clearance with other parts?
This is going on a '72 Duster that has a later model spool mount K frame. The sleeves in the kit I have measure 2 3/4" long.
Thanks,
C

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