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Old 03-07-2007, 12:15 AM
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Bushing on right side is busted, so I need a new one (well two, doesn't make much sense to replace one rubber bit and not the other!). Trouble is, I can't tell what size the sway is and I'm not entirely sure how to read my caliper. Here is a picture:

Old 03-07-2007, 12:17 AM
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I am guessing you have a 21.5 mm bar.
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looks like 23.5mm to me.
Old 03-07-2007, 12:17 AM
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Its inbetween what it 'should' be. so its either 21.5mm or 23mm.
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HAHA, great. Does the fact that I have an 85/1 change matters much? You guys are reading the "out" number, right?
Old 03-07-2007, 12:19 AM
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The measurement shown on the caliper is a little over 23mm.

You use the "out" line when you are measuring the outside diameter of something (such as your sway bar).
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I will go and re-measure now that I know that and attempt to get a reading at the car.
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Well its kinda hard to measure lower than it actually is lol , so i would think it is a 21.5.
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Camaro, I did bring it into the house and probably jostled it a bit. I'd rather "cut twice and measure once," know what I mean?
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Can you get a part number off of one of the bushings?
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Yea i know it bro. Keep your fingers crossed its a 23.5!
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Why should I hope for 23.5?

I probably could check for the part number, yes. I will have to check on that.
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Umm its bigger than a 21.5, less roll.
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Heh, I thought there was something more to it.
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from the reading I say its a 23.5mm most definatly. go double check just to be shure.


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