Posted by T.L. on August 11, 1998 at 03:41:01:
In Reply to: Re: suspensions posted by Sam Mangano on August 10, 1998 at 23:27:16:
Sorry but this is not always true; I tried a 1" front bar from a Granada on my '73 and it was definately NOT a direct bolt-on. It was too long; probably because the Granada has a wider track than the Maverick. I ended up using a 7/8" bar from a '75 or '76 Maverick which is a rare option...
: The larger diameter front sway bar that was used on the Granada/Monarch and Lincoln Versailes is a direct bolt -in on your Mav. You should be able to find one easily from a junkyard. I used a 7/8 in. one from a Versailes and ordered a new set of bushings for it from Peformance Suspension Technology (PST).
: : I ran into another Maverick person this weekend and the discussion
: : was about handling and suspensions. In his opinion the
: : best investment is a larger front sway bar. So....
: : what do I need and where do I find it.
: : p.s. only the REAL T.L. needs to respond.