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    Question Rancho GT-III Swaybar identification?

    Hi there, I’m new here. Can anyone identify these sway bars? I got them with my 1985 GT that I’ve had for years. They were supposed to be aftermarket sway bars for the fox body. There are no spherical end link connections on the ends, and that bar is 1.25”. The other one with the brackets is 24mm or .94”. The brackets have a stamp on them that says RANCHO 602123. I googled the that number and came up with nothing. Thanks! Here’s a couple pics.



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    I found out these were from Rancho road racing kits made back in the ‘80s. If anyone knows where I can find the rest of the parts, please contact me. I am going to look around to see if they are in a box somewhere, but I don’t remember seeing any end links like I saw in the G-body advertisement I found, nor do I have the inner brackets for the rear.
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    Appears to be Rancho to me. Although if you don't have the end link setup for the front bar, it might not work too well.

    I don't think they offer the sway bars anymore for the Fox Mustangs.
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    Woohoo! I found more parts. Looks like I have the front sway bar connectors, the rear bar mounts on the axle, and part of the front mounts. Now if I can just find someone with the instructions. I also found I have ‘93 spindles with 11” brakes to put on as well.

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    I may have the instructions, I will check when I get home. My 85 had Rancho springs and their shock tower brace.
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    you can place different sized wrenches on the bar till you fine the one that fits and thats the size bar
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    I have the instructions in a pdf but can't upload them. PM me an email address and I will send them to you.
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    Holy cow that’s genius! Who would have thought to try different size wrenches?

    Actually, NAVYCAT, I’m interested in finding out about the adjustments and generally how they want you to set it up as far as dimensions for the initial setup since its adjustable. Thanks for your reply though!

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