how i built my poly bushings(warning large pics)

[sharkstiva]

^^^ Careful with those....if you use the slotted brackets that come with them, it can allow the sway bar to move fore-n-aft during use. That will throw the caster and suspension geometry out the window. Dangerous at worst, tire eaters at best. The front sway bar on these cars is used to hold the LCAs in place. Some on here have reshaped the urethane bushing with a grinder and used them with the factory brackets. If you search the forum, you'll find detailed info about them.

i thought the lca was held in place with a grade8 guide bolt? you mean front and backwards right?
i hadn't plan on using the bracket, but i'm positive a lock nut under the bolt, and some heavy torquing would prevent the f/a movement of the sway bar. i wouldn't think it would be dangerous or eat my tires, because the bar bends up and down. these bushings just allow for more bend of the bar, not side to side or f/a. the bushing itself doesn't fit in the factory bracket, and the widths aren't the same. i'll try it both ways, see which is better/safer, and let you guys know cause poly is wayyyy better than regular old rubber, and it's impervious to undercar fluids...

[blkfordsedan]

The factory bracket is alot beefier to take the loads and stresses experienced in the design of our suspension. it's a lot different than simply the up & down function in a traditional application. Take a look at these links..........

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3000&highlight=SWAY+BAR+BUSHINGS

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35151&highlight=SWAY+BAR+BUSHINGS

[sharkstiva]

i see now. i'm gonna mod the bushing. trash the bracket. thanks man.