65 Dart/Valiant OEM Front Sway bar bushing options?

[Bossanova5]

I just bought these through Classic Industries Part number GG80C (Interestingly enough they are from Layson's).
The application is for a 65 Dart OEM swaybar.
The bushings is very soft and does not appear like it will stabilize the sway bar very well during cornering.
The measurement of the sway bar is .8215" or 105/128.
The GG80C has a 7/8" hole or .875" or 112/128 and is the closest bushing to the sway bar measurement. But, is larger than the bar.
Any suggestions on where to obtain a quality / correct size bushing?
Replacing them is going to be a pain....
Thanks for the help

 

[azaustin]

Will the i.d. Of the bushing contract when it is installed? I know they are a tight fit. If anyone finds a source for a high-quality bushing I’d like to know - I have two sway bars to install.

 

[Bossanova5]

It seems like the bushing will compress once installed.The new bushings do not appear to have the same amount of material as the originals. They are much thinner. The welds have to be cut on the bushing retainers to install the new bushings.However, they are very soft and will probably compress too much and allow the bar to contact the metal bushing retainer if put under stress or heavy cornering.

 

[pa340dart]

Watching. Need a set also
@Bossanova5
What length end link bolts do you have Just got my 65 and these look suspiciously too long
Thanks

 

[Bossanova5]

I haven't got to that point yet....
I can measure the ones that came with it and let you know.
I'm still trying to sort out the bushing issues...

 

[cudamark]

Watching. Need a set also
@Bossanova5
What length end link bolts do you have Just got my 65 and these look suspiciously too long
Thanks

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Factory link it's: From inner washer to inner washer, 3 1/2". Overall length is 7 1/2".

 

[65dartcharger]

It seems like the bushing will compress once installed.The new bushings do not appear to have the same amount of material as the originals. They are much thinner. The welds have to be cut on the bushing retainers to install the new bushings.However, they are very soft and will probably compress too much and allow the bar to contact the metal bushing retainer if put under stress or heavy cornering.

I need to get to that point to cut up the welds. Hopefully turns out great! Bought a set but those bushing are totally off from the factory ones.

 

[65dartcharger]

Will the i.d. Of the bushing contract when it is installed? I know they are a tight fit. If anyone finds a source for a high-quality bushing I’d like to know - I have two sway bars to install.

Did you found the correct sway bar bushing?

 

[cudamark]

Layson's shows they have some. GG395 is their stock number. Are these not correct? I got some from somewhere years ago, but, I can't remember who. They fit just fine. They're in the car now, so, I'm not sure I can get any numbers off of them.

 

[Bossanova5]

This is what I came up with for mine.
I tried the ones from classic which had a Layson's label on them. They were too soft so I ended up returning them.
I found these from moparmall.com / Atlas obsolete motor parts - Part number 860-023.
They were much better quality, they are $21.00 each. The guy is really helpful too.
It took two tries, but it came out pretty good. Just need to paint and install....

 

[azaustin]

These pictures were very helpful along with the vendor info. Thanks!

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Call Laura at ESPO Springs and Things. She will get you the correct stuff.