Sway bar trouble

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Fomocohipo

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The other day I went to investigate a annoying rattle coming from the back of my car and found that the rear sway bar had riped out of the frame! The U bolt tore straight out of the metal leaving a 3 inch slit in the frame. Does anyone know what could have caused this?? there doesnt appear to have any rust. Maybe its wheel hop or something? I have no idea.

 

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It would take some downward force to pull it out,
Has it been Towed or lifted latey?


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when I installed my rear sway, I noticed how thin the frame metal appeared. I was wondering just how strong that area coud be. I imagine that some sort of reinforcing bracket could be welded over/around the frame for the purpose of mounting the sway.

 

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I've heard of that happening. It comes from the rearend twisting, like driving in and out of driveways and other substantial grade changes. I have the same concern because I just put one on the back of my 66 stang. One guy I know said its happened like three times to him. I guess just try welding a thicker diameter plate on top of the hole to spread load it.

 

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its only been towed once on a flat bed and i hardly ever lift the back up, cant think of any slopes where it would twist the rear. Think it has anything to do with launching at the track?

 

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Yes.

 

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Fomocohipo said:

Think it has anything to do with launching at the track?

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Is that a haha yes it does or a haha no it doesnt?

 

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it is a haha as in "there is a distinct possibility." Do you have wheelhop?

 

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I dont think i have weel hop, im 99% shure i have posi but its messed up b/c at times both light up and usually its just the right side. (worn clutch discs?) I dont really know what wheel hop feels like but when i peel out it doesnt like hop/shake or anything. BTW as we speak i got it welded up and the right side bracket to the leaf spring riped off too so thats back together.