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Old 06-28-2015, 04:08 PM
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How do I find out what size the sway bar is on my 1997 dodge dakota sport 4x4?? Thank you!!!
 
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Old 06-28-2015, 04:36 PM
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You could take a caliper and measure it.
 
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use or buy a general 729 caliper and measure it simple cheap and handy to have.



http://www.zoro.com/general-slide-ca...A&gclsrc=aw.ds


 
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Harbor Freight has the digital calipers cheap. Just got one myself.
 
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Thanks guys!!!
 
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Most hardware stores will carry a cheap caliper Lowes Homedepo both should have one in store.
 
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Most hardware stores will carry a cheap caliper Lowes Homedepo both should have one in store.
Thank you I'll get one tomorrow
 
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Start sticking wrenches on it until you find one that just fits. Read the size off the wrench. Voila! Poor man's caliper.
 
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One more suggestion - take a piece of twine, wrap it around the sway bar, and make a mark across both sides where it crosses.

Take it off, measure between the marks, and divide by 3.14 .

That won't be perfect, but you'll be within a small fraction of a millimeter and an even smaller fraction of an inch.

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