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Tswanson

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hey new to this forum although ive had a couple of g bodys over the years. currently have a 79 malibu wagon ill post pics soon. just wondering what, if any junkyard oversized front swaybars will work on my car thanks
 

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A lot of wagons already have a large bar on them, but the usual suspects would be Monte SS and I believe F body 82/92.

Post up a pic, we LOVE pics! (especially wagons)
 
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Longroof79

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Welcome aboard!
We'd love to see pics of your wagon.
 
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Welcome to the site!
 
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The larger 3rd gen F-body bars are generally hollow so they save about 12lbs over a solid 32mm. Look for 1/8" diameter drain holes near the Eyelets to spot a hollow bar.

The 34mm and 36mm Fbody bars need to have the U-straps shimmed 1/8" - 1/4", but otherwise bolt on.
 
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timo22

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Welcome to the forum! Good luck at the yards but if you strike out, I have plenty of 36mm and 34mm hollow front bars. I also have plenty of F41 suspension bars and braces. Here are some other parts :
1 1/4" solid front bars
7/8" rear bars
Jounce bars
Core support X-braces
Inner fender braces
Cowl to core support braces
Jeep shafts
Feel free to contact me if need anything...timo22
 
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Texas82GP

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You can't go wrong buying from Tim. He's a class act.
 
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timo22

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Sorry, I guess I didn't really answer your question. I've collected suspension upgrade parts for gbodys for over twenty years.
For 34 mm and 36 mm hollow bars , look for 82-92 Z28 's and Iroc Camaros. Also Formula and Trans Am firebirds.
For F41 front and rear sway bars, look for Monte Carlos and Cutlass's.
The Cutlass usually also has jounce bars and sometimes core support x braces.
The 81-87 Grand Prix will have a Gp bar which is also a popular though hard to find brace.
The Regal and the Malibu typically did not come with any of these upgrade parts, but like all GBodys, these parts are all simple bolt ons which immensely improve the handling characteristics of your car...timo22
 
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