Are Front and Rear Sway Bars the exact same piece?

[Jazzman]

I received two of the same swaybar. I sort of assumed they would be different front and rear. Anyone know?

Thanks

[Blue MK3]

Have you ever considered asking the supplier?

[Jazzman]

Yes, I have sent an email to FFR, but they are closed for the weekend. (Good for them.) I have always found the wisdom, insight, and helpfulness of the members of this forum to be exceptional. Since these are the same pieces that were prepared for the 20th Anniversary models, I figured that one of the owners of those models might have already encountered the question. I sincerely apologize if the question seemed too obvious.

[Jim Schenck]

The front bar and the bar for the new IRS are indeed the same exact part.

[Blue MK3]

Jazzman, I didn't mean to sound flippant in my response, but there was too much info omitted from your post. Now you have the answer, straight from the source.:)

[Jazzman]

Thank you, Jim, for your confirmation. I can't get any more authoritative answer than that! I knew I could depend upon this forum, but it is nice to know that FFR employees are also watching and adding their wisdom to the mix.

[myjones]

The front bar and the bar for the new IRS are indeed the same exact part.
Jim
What is the inside dimension on that sway bar<> tab to tab
I'm still looking for a bar for the back of my 33 just in case I need it with my softer springs
Thanks
Dale Berry Hemi33

[Jim Schenck]

Dale,

The sway bars are 39 inches wide outside to outside, so that would be just over 38 inches to the inside of the tabs.

Another source is a fox body or SN95 mustang rear bar, the way they install would have to be modified, either with swapping lower arms or adding mounts and end links, but the width would be in the right ballpark and there are different diameters from the different models, V6, GT, Cobra, etc. If you did the arm swap and you have a 3 link the bar will have to be heated and bent to fit but it can be done fairly easily.

[myjones]

Dale,
The sway bars are 39 inches wide outside to outside, so that would be just over 38 inches to the inside of the tabs.
Another source is a fox body or SN95 mustang rear bar, the way they install would have to be modified, either with swapping lower arms or adding mounts and end links, but the width would be in the right ballpark and there are different diameters from the different models, V6, GT, Cobra, etc. .
Jim
I have a custom 4 link with tabs for a mustang sway bar and I got one that's supposed to be from a V6 but it just doesn't seem to be the right shape somehow.
Any chance you can lay the the new IRS and an old style fox bar side by side and snap a picture?
Thanks
Hemi33