Ball & Socket Swaybar link bushes warn out

[Hezath]

Hi guys, I have a problem with the ball & socket arrangement on the early-style ('Type #1'?) rear swaybar I have fitted to my 911. The drop link on one side just falls off because the bush is no stuffed. The bar looks like LEFT example:


I would like to find a replacement bush kit to suit an 18mm swaybar of this style. The links and bushes are shown below:


I just want the swaybar to not fall off lol. Any advice would be appreciated!

Cheers

[gjmascoli]

I believe our host sells the bushings, no?

[Hezath]

Indeed! I did look previously but missed them - only saw the empty drop links and the cylindrical bushes.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=901-343-782-00-M260&catalog_description=Rear%20Sway%20Bar%20Drop%20Lin k%20Bushing%2C%204%20req%20for%20914%2C%202%20req% 20for%20911%2C%20each
Cheers!

[bkreigsr]

You could always make a connector to adapt the newer style bars to you car.
I did this on my 77 in order to swap in a 22mm bar.
Bill K

[Hezath]

That's a grouse idea, but finding those swaybars in Australia might be a bit more of a challenge...

[Hezath]

I actually managed to find some of these little white polyurethane bushes at a local Porsche shop (stuff the >$40 international shipping on two little bushes from our host!) and fitted them last night. With a bit of convincing using the vice and some good F-clamps, they are on. I used no grease as that was recommended, just cleaned everything.