sway bar

[terry skinner]

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I would like to change the sway bar bushings on my motorhome and I can
assure you the people at the auto parts store have not the slightest
idea what I am talking about. Is there a chance some one out there has
already been down this road and would share the part numbers with me??
Thanks
Terry & Diane Skinner
Webfooted in Washington
'76 Glenbrook

 

[patrick flowers]

>
> I would like to change the sway bar bushings on my motorhome and I can
> assure you the people at the auto parts store have not the slightest
> idea what I am talking about. Is there a chance some one out there has
> already been down this road and would share the part numbers with me??

Got mine from JCWhitney. They're Prothane polyurethane bushings with
the brackets(you can reuse the old brackets, but you'll need to modify
either the bushings or the brackets) for 1 1/8 inch sway bars. You
should probably replace the end link bushings while you're at it. I
don't have the details here at work, but I can look them up if you don't
have a JCW catalog handy.

Patrick
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The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com

 

[john wright]

Terry,
You want to order the ProThane polyurethane bushings with brackets for 1
1/8" sway bar which is the stock size. Part number 74V8535Y for 9.95
for the set. I have these on my GMC and you will feel the difference in
ride. Took about an hour and a half to complete the job. The end link
bushings in polyurethane are part number 85VR9769R for the 5/8" x 1"
bushing set. JCWhitney can be reached at 312-431-6102 and you can have
your pieces early next week.

J.R.Wright
GMC GreatLaker
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

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> [Admin. note - This post "bounced" because it was html encoded.
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> I would like to change the sway bar bushings on my motorhome and I can
> assure you the people at the auto parts store have not the slightest
> idea what I am talking about. Is there a chance some one out there has
> already been down this road and would share the part numbers with me??
> Thanks
> Terry & Diane Skinner
> Webfooted in Washington
> '76 Glenbrook

 

[bartz paul]

You can also order a complete kit of the poly bushings from Gateway.

Paul Bartz

From: John Wright [mailtoowerjon]
Sent: Friday, February 19, 1999 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: sway bar

Terry,
You want to order the ProThane polyurethane bushings with brackets for 1
1/8" sway bar which is the stock size. Part number 74V8535Y for 9.95 for
the set. I have these on my GMC and you will feel the difference in ride.
Took about an hour and a half to complete the job. The end link bushings in
polyurethane are part number 85VR9769R for the 5/8" x 1" bushing set.
JCWhitney can be reached at 312-431-6102 and you can have your pieces early
next week.

I would like to change the sway bar bushings on my motorhome and I can
assure you the people at the auto parts store have not the slightest idea
what I am talking about. Is there a chance some one out there has already
been down this road and would share the part numbers with me??

 

[richard waters]

Replacing the bushings is something I would like to do. Can anyone tell me how difficult a
job it is to do? I'm a pretty good "Shade Tree Mechanic" and we have access to a ramp next
door that gives me full access to the underside of the coach while standing up.

Richard Waters
'76 Palm Beach, Troy, MI

>
> > I would like to change the sway bar bushings on my motorhome and I can
> > assure you the people at the auto parts store have not the slightest
> > idea what I am talking about. Is there a chance some one out there has
> > already been down this road and would share the part numbers with me??
>
> Terry & Diane,
> I replaced my sway bar bushings a couple of years ago. Used "Pro-Thane"
> brand polyurethane bushings from J.C.Whitney. They appear to be holding up
> fine, and were a perfect fit.
>
> Part numbers:
> 85xx9783P 1-1/16" sway bar bushings with brackets, 1 pair of each.
> (latest 1999 catalog: $9.95)
>
> 88xx8040T 5/8"H X 1-1/8" OD end link bushings, HD type with
> washers. (latest 1999 catalog: $11.95)
>
> (The "xx" is a code identifying what catalog you order from.)
>
> BTW, I read that urethane sway bar bushings should be lubricated, so I applied
> some silicone grease to the bar before installing the bushings. No creaks or
> groans now.
>
> Works for me, HTH.
>
> Rick Staples
> '75 Eleganza
> Louisville, CO

 

[richard waters]

Thanks for the info. I think I'll tackle this project this spring.

Richard W.

>
> > Replacing the bushings is something I would like to do. Can anyone tell me
> > how difficult a
> > job it is to do?
>
> Richard,
> Sway bar bushings and link bushings are relatively easy. Most likely
> problem is rusted and/or bent links on the ends of the bar. If they give any
> trouble coming apart, just get new ones from any parts store, sold by diameter
> and length. Spacers should be available too.
> Sway bar bracket to crossmember bolts usually come out OK as this area
> tends to be oily. HTH.
>
> Rick Staples
> '75 Eleganza
> Louisville, CO