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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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Sway bars

I was wondering how hard would it be to install sway bars on a truck that did not come with them from the factory? I have a 1988 F150 302 4x4 AOD. Is everything already there as far as mounting points, holes drilled, etc.? Thanks for any help with this.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 01:24 AM
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check out Helwig........front and rear, they work great!!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:33 PM
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Those look great, but I was wondering if all the necessary mounting points for the sway bar bushing clamps, spots for the links, etc. are already there to slap in the bars themselves. Anyone?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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Everything you need comes in the kits. You'll have to drill some holes, but it's pretty straight foward, easy install.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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I have a 94 so your truck may be different. I had to buy coil spring seats that have end-link mounts and the end-links. Here is the IPB from fordparts.com.
I don't see where the endlink connects to the suspension. You might check out some junkyards to try and find a truck with bars. A dealership parts counter can print the ipb out, too.
 
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