Are there any HD sway bars from an OEM donor car that fit the '61 bullet birds?
I see several aftermarket offerings, but was hoping there might be one that fits from off a '61 Buick station wagon with a trailer package or something?
Thanx in advance for any info!
Sway Bar Improvements for a '61 Coupe
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Re: Sway Bar Improvements for a '61 Coupe
The aftermarket ones are fine, friend of mine put both front and rear sway bars on his 61 and it greatly improved the handling and tracking but they're pricey,,,
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Re: Sway Bar Improvements for a '61 Coupe
I'm not aware of any. The OEM stabilizer bar has some bends in it related to clearing the generator and other suspension components. My advice to you is "bite the bullet" and get one that's been specifically designed for a '61-'63. I've had one of those on my '63 hardtop since 2005 and it does improve cornering and handling.BigBirdBrain wrote: Sun Jun 08, 2025 3:22 pm Are there any HD sway bars from an OEM donor car that fit the '61 bullet birds?
I see several aftermarket offerings, but was hoping there might be one that fits from off a '61 Buick station wagon with a trailer package or something?
Thanx in advance for any info!
Alan H. Tast, AIA, LEED AP
Technical Director/VTCI Forum Administrator/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/VTCI Forum Administrator/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster