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    Front sway bar question for a 68

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    Hi again

    I have a '68 with the hole provision through the nose for a sway bar but nothing on the A arms.

    Is there a kit that bolts onto the A arm to accept the drop links or do i need to weld a bracket on?

    TIA

    Roland
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    Hey Roland

    Pelican has the tabs http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...34%2D%38%39%29 but I suspect Bob Whyms may have them also, and even more realistically you could make them using some cut box section. They have to be welded on...

    I was trying to get to the post office this evening with the front sway, but let me now if a lack of U-tabs is a deal breaker...
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    The mounting tab for the sway bar bolts on using the ball joint mount bolts.
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    A few pictures to go with Mr. Mayo's description.
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    not to steal the thread.. but anyone know where to find new swb ball joints for more modest prices than 220 a pop (that arent garbage)?
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    Mr. Mayo???????

    That's Professor Mayo to we mere mortals! Here's a shot of the linkage assembled.

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    Great stuff guys! Thanks Ed

    Roland, the only thing you'll need is the bracket in the photo, great to know it's just a bolt on... Personally I'd just make it (you know what I'm like ), but otherwise a call Porsche in Melbourne will tell you if they're NLA and I suspect an ad on this board will turn a pair up.
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    Thats great news guys! Thanks for the pics. John please send down asap - im busting to try it out with my new rubber (what a difference).

    Does anyone here happen to know where i can source those tabs?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rolls 912 View Post
    Thats great news guys! Thanks for the pics. John please send down asap - im busting to try it out with my new rubber (what a difference).

    Does anyone here happen to know where i can source those tabs?
    They may still be available through Porsche, but otherwise place a WTB in the classifieds forum.

    I'll get it in the mail over the weekend.
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    Bought a pair of tabs from Parts Heaven, last year, for my '68. I think they were $20.00 for the pair.
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