5.0 Liter Sway Bar Bushings

[MikeTEC]

Are there two sizes of OE factory sway bars on 1996 5.0 liter Limited Explorers? Looking at new poly bushings for my 96 Limited. My measurements may be a little off, but it seems the front OE bar on my Limited is about one and nine sixteenth inches( 1 & 9/16") in diameter and the rear is about 14/16". What would be translate to M/Ms? It seems some manufacturer's sets show 36MM for the front and 19MM for the rear on 95-97 Explorers would be small and may not fit. Thanks! Mike

 

[aldive]

While you are at it, why not replace the factory bars with beefier ones?

 

[MikeTEC]

Al: I considered it. Used John Baker's bar, bushings, and Tokiko shocks on my 93 and they worked all worked fine together. Most of my driving is on road. I kind of believe just replacing the bushings is more cost effective, however, and coupled with my new Monroe Reflex shocks, should give me just the right amount of control/ride I am looking for. Hope I get some input as to the M/M diameter of the OE bars. Thanks Al. I appreciate your help & comments on this forum! Mike

 

[MikeTEC]

Sure is, Gimp. Good to hear from you! Hope this 96 is as good as my 93 is. We shall see. Already changed the 96 over to Mobil 1 tranny fluid and put on Monroe Reflexes. Guess I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the 91-94s. They are awfully tough, well made, and the 4.0 has good, useable, and practical torque. Mike