Stock front sway bar diameter

[Comin' in Hot]

Who knows the stock front sway bar diameter?.... I don't have it with me and want to order new bushings.

[Logizyme]

2003 28mm
2004 29/29.5mm

EDIT:
just 28mm both years

[Comin' in Hot]

2003 28mm
2004 29/29.5mm

really? I didn't know it changed between the years.

[Logizyme]

yeah, same size/change for CVPI's 03/04, however they all got the 17mm rear, while rauders got the 21mm HPP rear bar.

EDIT:
Only the P71's got the change from 28 in 03 to 29 in 04, and possibly not all p71's.

[Zack]

We need this info verified. I don't believe it

[MOTOWN]

We need this info verified. I don't believe it

Im thinking the same thing.

[Logizyme]

My mistake. Ran vins and checked part numbers. looks like only the P71's got the 29 in 04, and the Marauder maintained its 28mm 3W7Z-5482-DA sway bar both years. Sorry for the mis-information, read it a while back.

[MOTOWN]

My mistake. Ran vins and checked part numbers. looks like only the P71's got the 29 in 04, and the Marauder maintained its 28mm 3W7Z-5482-DA sway bar both years. Sorry for the mis-information, read it a while back.

So now your saying a p71 got larger sway bar than a Marauder:confused::shake:

[Logizyme]

http://www.idmsvcs.com/2vmod/suspension/swaybars/front/partnumbers.html

98-02 police and cng also got 29.5, but the early suspension system is likely less effective per bar size,
2003 got the same # bar as Marauder, which may also be used on some 2004's.
but there are numbers for 04 CVPI that have the 29, or 29.5mm (depending on where you measure) that I have confirmed with a micrometer from 04 p71 in a yard.

[MOTOWN]

The chart is second hand information, not directly from Ford , and it contradicts it's own information.

[1Marauder]

I am often told size doesn't matter...

LOL


I am on a Holliday roll here

[Logizyme]

Well I have measured the difference between a 28 and a 29mm bar with a micrometer, I've got the spare 03+ 29mm bar at home. Take the information as you will.

[Logizyme]

So I ran OASIS/HVBoM and checked factory installed parts lists on the following vehicles:

2003 Marauder:
3W1Z-DA (28mm)

2004 Marauder (Built January 12th 04):
3W1Z-DA (28mm)

2004 Crown Vic Civilian:
4W1Z-BA (26.5mm)

2004 Crown Vic P71 (Built September 03):
3W1Z-DA (28mm)

2004 Crown Vic P71 (Built May 04)
4W1Z-DA (29mm)

Leads me to believe the 28-29mm change happened mid-year, as both 04 P71's did not have the same bar. All HVBoM part number match up with P71Interceptor's Database.

Anyone want to volunteer their LATE 04 build vin so I can check if late built 04 Marauders might have gotten the same change as the P71's?

[Comin' in Hot]

So what you're all saying is that I ordered the wrong bushings.... Go figure.

[lji372]

So what you're all saying is that I ordered the wrong bushings.... Go figure.

Order every size and use the ones that fit, you know the drill :beatnik:

[chief455]

So what you're all saying is that I ordered the wrong bushings.... Go figure.
I'd wager the bushings for 28 or 29mm bar will be the same. Certainly will work.

[HeavyMetalMerc]

see what happens when you use the metric system, confusion

[Ourobos]

1mm difference on the bushing is like using 1oz of silicone lube on it or .5oz.. Won't matter once you slide it in ;)

[03blackvegas]

This post wore me out just reading it.

[justbob]

1mm difference on the bushing is like using 1oz of silicone lube on it or .5oz.. Won't matter once you slide it in ;)


This^

1MM equals literally a hair over 1/32". That would leave you with 1/64 all the way around and scratching your head as to why you cared about it as it tightened up perfectly..


Builder Of Badassery

[RubberCtyRauder]

1mm = .039 inch

[Logizyme]

#milimetersmattermovement

[JOEMERC]

Why would Ford make a different bar with such a small difference in diameter ?

[Bradley G]

The 2002 LSE HPP needs the front end links and sway bushings.
When I looked on Rock Auto to get the bushings, there were three sizes listed.
I was too lazy to crawl under and measure , it was cold weather here!