rsw2579
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Looking to install a front sway bar on our 62 300, looking for A/M at this point as most of my searches have come up empty for OEM. has any one attempted an Aftermarket sway bar set up ?
62 300 Parts help
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The 63-64 Chrysler's can supply a bolt on front sway bar for your 62. I find the 64's in particular are common and cheap as parts cars
SGT FURY
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I am not aware of any aftermarket sway bars.
60-62 New Yorkers will work,but you have to weld on brackets.
I haven’t found bolt on 60-64 sway bar yet?
They exist,but I just haven’t found one yet
60-62 New Yorkers will work,but you have to weld on brackets.
I haven’t found bolt on 60-64 sway bar yet?
They exist,but I just haven’t found one yet
rsw2579
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Appreciate the insight, I shall begin my search
Hi. I found the easiest way to get my front bar was to pull it from a New Yorker. The suggestion is correct, check to see if the brackets extend out from the frame stubs as you will need them. My brackets were present and unused. In addition you WILL need the front strut rods as the bar attaches to them. These rods have a notably thicker diameter than non-bar cars and are essential in finishing the installation. Unbolting the nut at the front of the bar is usually difficult as it goes through the extra cross member located there. If the car is a junker then it is easier to cut the member either side of the strut rod mount and remove it that way. Do not loose any pieces as they are specific to this system and have an odd bar/rod clamping arrangement. By cutting the cross member it allows you to put the piece in a bench vice and apply heat, penetrating oil, and a big johnson bar to it. Worked for me, and saved the threads by working it patiently. Also, there is a cotter pin and a washer involved. The pin might just be a remnant to remove, but the washer is needed. Rubber for these are available, and somewhat stubborn to insert. I have some extra ones. Watch out for the brake line that goes through there from the line splitter to the right side. DM me if you need to. Good luck!
weim55
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Curious for you to post your results on this sway bar search. Been on the search for one for my 62 300 Sport. I removed the complete sway bar assembly, including the mounts for the links welded to the frame off a ‘62 New Yorker sedan. Bar will NOT fit the shorter wheelbase 300. Have kept my eyes open and quizzed many people for other options, but all roads have been empty.
Steve weim55 Colorado
Steve weim55 Colorado
weim55
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Curious, if this swaybar you obtained off that New Yorker was from a ‘63 or ‘64? I pulled a complete assembly off of 62 New Yorker and it positively will not fit my 62 300 sport.
Steve weim55 Colorado
Nope, directly from a 60. I also pulled a bar from a 61, exactly the same. Both New Yorkers. They are a bit strange in how they attach, with that square bracket coming from the frame stub and the direct attachment to the bar specific thicker strut rod. Need a picture or two?
weim55
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weim55
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What year and model vehicle did you install you New Yorker sway bar onto?
Steve weim55 Colorado
Steve weim55 Colorado
1961 Newport
The 62 is a short wheelbase car, so the 60-62 New Yorker sway bar and brackets will not fit. The short wheelbase cars use bolt on brackets, and can be sourced from any 60-64 118" or 122" Car.
Like I mentioned earlier, the 64 Chryslers are a great parts donor because these cars tend to be unwanted and cheap. I have swapped all the 64 Bendix drum brakes, sway bar etc onto a 61 Plymouth for a nice easy brake and sway bar upgrade.
This is interesting.
I see that a 60 Newport & Windsor have a 122" wb
I see that a 60 New Yorker & 300 have a 126" wb.
I see that a 61 Newport & Windsor have a 122" wb.
I see that a 61 New Yorker & 300 have a 126" wb.
I see that a 62 Newport & 300 have a 122"wb.
I see that a 62 New Yorker has a 126" wb.
I have 2 bars, one from a 60 Newport (122" wb) and the other from a 61 New Yorker (126" wb). They are the identical shape. Both bolted directly on to my 61 Newport (122" wb). The only difference was in the clamp that affixed to the strut rod for weight transfer under load.
The mounts, bar shape, link locations, and anchor points were the same on all three vehicles regardless of wb and engines or transmissions. My 61 had frame indentations where the frame stub link mount needed to be placed from the donor vehicle. These are simple self tapping bolts and are easily removed from the donor vehicle. Once the frame is drilled out on the recipient vehicle they are a breeze to install. The recipient vehicle never had a factory bar.
It has been so long since I did this that I had to go back and check my notes!
As mentioned in my earlier posts, photos to come,....eventually.
Jim
I see that a 60 Newport & Windsor have a 122" wb
I see that a 60 New Yorker & 300 have a 126" wb.
I see that a 61 Newport & Windsor have a 122" wb.
I see that a 61 New Yorker & 300 have a 126" wb.
I see that a 62 Newport & 300 have a 122"wb.
I see that a 62 New Yorker has a 126" wb.
I have 2 bars, one from a 60 Newport (122" wb) and the other from a 61 New Yorker (126" wb). They are the identical shape. Both bolted directly on to my 61 Newport (122" wb). The only difference was in the clamp that affixed to the strut rod for weight transfer under load.
The mounts, bar shape, link locations, and anchor points were the same on all three vehicles regardless of wb and engines or transmissions. My 61 had frame indentations where the frame stub link mount needed to be placed from the donor vehicle. These are simple self tapping bolts and are easily removed from the donor vehicle. Once the frame is drilled out on the recipient vehicle they are a breeze to install. The recipient vehicle never had a factory bar.
It has been so long since I did this that I had to go back and check my notes!
As mentioned in my earlier posts, photos to come,....eventually.
Jim
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