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popeye · 05-16-2011, 09:18 PM

Just wondering if it is possible to install the 40 swaybar on my stock 36?

What is needed, perch bolts and/or ?????

flatheadfan · 05-17-2011, 03:35 AM

Yes, but it is not without some work. The two arms of the '40-'41 swaybar must be bent inward to match the axle pin location of your '36. The '40-'41 axle pin is longer than the '36 so it must be re-drilled for a cotter pin and some extra threads need to be added.

The best way to add a '40 sway bar to your '36 and keep a factory-like appearance is to swap an entire '37-'40 front axle assembly for your '36. This will allow for a bolt-in of the '40 swaybar. As an added bonus it spreads the wishbones out making it "somewhat" easier (still a nasty job), to remove the oil pan. This is what I have on my '35.

Tom

36tbird · 05-17-2011, 07:07 AM

I have one cut down to fit. Complete with perch bolts and shackles. PM me and I can send pics.

hotcoupe · 05-17-2011, 07:17 AM

fwiw, i attempted to install a `40 sway bar on my stock `37 1/2 ton and it wouldn`t work. the front cross member interfered with the sway bar.

Dave/Green Bay · 05-17-2011, 08:02 AM

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I followed Flatheadfan advise and install a 40 sway bar on my 35 ford. I used a 39 wishbone 40 perches so you can use the 40 sway bar swivels. Had to drive 4 holes to mount the sway bar holders to the frame. Just clears the cross member. Dave/Green Bay

05-16-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
popeye Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 34	40 swaybar on 36 Just wondering if it is possible to install the 40 swaybar on my stock 36? What is needed, perch bolts and/or ?????

05-17-2011, 03:35 AM	#2
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: 40 swaybar on 36 Yes, but it is not without some work. The two arms of the '40-'41 swaybar must be bent inward to match the axle pin location of your '36. The '40-'41 axle pin is longer than the '36 so it must be re-drilled for a cotter pin and some extra threads need to be added. The best way to add a '40 sway bar to your '36 and keep a factory-like appearance is to swap an entire '37-'40 front axle assembly for your '36. This will allow for a bolt-in of the '40 swaybar. As an added bonus it spreads the wishbones out making it "somewhat" easier (still a nasty job), to remove the oil pan. This is what I have on my '35. Tom

05-17-2011, 07:07 AM	#3
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	Re: 40 swaybar on 36 I have one cut down to fit. Complete with perch bolts and shackles. PM me and I can send pics.

05-17-2011, 07:17 AM	#4
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 694	Re: 40 swaybar on 36 fwiw, i attempted to install a `40 sway bar on my stock `37 1/2 ton and it wouldn`t work. the front cross member interfered with the sway bar.

05-17-2011, 08:02 AM	#5
Dave/Green Bay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Green Bay Posts: 391	Re: 40 swaybar on 36 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I followed Flatheadfan advise and install a 40 sway bar on my 35 ford. I used a 39 wishbone 40 perches so you can use the 40 sway bar swivels. Had to drive 4 holes to mount the sway bar holders to the frame. Just clears the cross member. Dave/Green Bay