re: W&D rear swaybar

["Giller,Bruce C." <bgiller@domain.elided>]

Bill,
	I've run into this problem on two W&D rear swaybar installations I've
done.  I filed down the inner bushing to where it was flush with the
outer bushing for more clearance on the swaybar end.  I drilled a hole
and put in a cotter pin along with a largish washer to hold things
together.  So far they haven't come off....;-}

	I have tested both aftermarket and Alfa OEM bushings for proper fit
when doing this.  The bushings were an interference fit on the stock bar
but not on the W&D unit.  I think that W&D bars just are not machined to
the correct diameter on the ends.  But this means it is  an easier fit
than trying to press the bushings on at the correct angle.  You did
remember to measure the angle didn't you before you took it apart ???

	Bruce

	'86 Spider
	'72 GTV

> If you do get the W&D springs, Alan also recommends a slightly larger
> rear sway bar.  The problem that I'm having right now is that the stock
> Alfa rubber bushings appear to have changed ever so slightly in internal
> diameter size and the sway bar has the nasty habit of separating from
> the sway bar.  It's a pretty impressive sound when the end link slides
> off the sway bar in a turn.  Very scary noise.  Alan insisted that I use
> OEM Alfa bushings since some aftermarket bushings' inner diameter  are
> slightly oversize.  I did use the OEM bushings but maybe Alfa changed
> too.  Wonder if it's possible to do like the old Shankle bar and have
> the sway bar end drilled and tapped for a washer and bolt?
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