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stevenva

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I found these on Amazon. I ordered 4 to include in my upcoming install of new swaybars. (I wish the swaybar kit's came with these)

Climax Metal 2C-087-S T303 Stainless Steel Two-Piece Clamping Collar, 7/8" Bore Size, 1-5/8" OD, With 1/4-28 x 5/8 Set Screw

 

They come in several sizes. Your choice of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. Steel and the aluminum were the cheapest at $5 and some change, stainless were $7. Shipping was free. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Two-Piece-Collars-Couplings-Shaft-Aluminum/dp/B002P4MDPY/ref=sr_1_75?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1295447004&sr=1-75]Amazon.com: 7/8 I.D., 1 5/8 O.D., 1/2 Wide, Two-Piece, Collars and Couplings Shaft Collars, Aluminum (1 Each): Industrial & Scientific[/ame]

7/8 bore is for a 22mm bar, 3/4 is for a 19mm bar

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You would definitely NOT want aluminum for this application.
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You would use 2 collars per bar.

You have 2 sway bar mount's.

1 goes on the inside of the left mount, the 2nd goes on the inside of the right mount. OR 1 on the outside of the left mount, the 2nd goes on the outside of the right mount.

They keep the sway bar from shifting to one side.

The only benefit is on cars that have a problem with the sway bar not staying centered. With centering collars installed, the sway bar can't move laterly, which could damage end links.

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You would definitely NOT want aluminum for this application.

 

What makes you say that?

 

I can't think of any reason, aside from corrosion resistance, that aluminum would be a poor choice for a non-structural collar.

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What makes you say that?

 

I can't think of any reason, aside from corrosion resistance, that aluminum would be a poor choice for a non-structural collar.

 

I think that it would make it very easy to strip the set screw holes since the treads are so small.

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The reason I chose the stainless steel over the aluminum was the strength of the screw threads. Aluminum could, and probably would, get some corrosion on them but that had nothing to do with me chosing stainless steel. Stainless are only a couple bucks more. Grantman you can use this chart I've attached. http://www.ibiblio.org/twa/info/fraction_conversion_chart.pdf Just find out the diameter of your bar and use the right size.
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I think that it would make it very easy to strip the set screw holes since the treads are so small.

 

Nah, doesn't look like much of a possibility. They are thru-holes and look to be pretty coarse thread. As long as the aluminum isn't low quality, they'll be fine. Our blocks and heads are aluminum, but it's very rare to see a stripped head bolt hole.

 

But the steel ones look like they are dirt cheap, so just go that route.

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