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Old 04-24-2025, 05:57 PM
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Default NAF Cobra sway bar

My NAF Cobra uses the Mustang II front suspension with upgraded calipers/rotors and coil overs. The sway bar that came with the kit (I bought it way back in 1986) is small diameter and I'd like to upgrade to the larger 1" Mustang II bar. Only thing is, the larger bars I've seen look nothing like the bar on my car now. Anyone on here have an NAF and be willing to look at your bar and tell me what it looks like or PM a photo?
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Old 05-18-2026, 09:54 PM
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I don't own an NAF, but dealing with older Cobra kits, you'll often find the sway bars were proprietary bends. Trying to find an exact visual match from a standard Mustang II catalog might drive you crazy.

Your best bet might be measuring your current bar (overall width, arm length, and the distance between the frame mounting points). Then check out somewhere like Speedway Motors or call up Hellwig. They sell universal splined sway bars or adjustable kits where you can basically build it to fit your exact dimensions.
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Old 05-21-2026, 09:55 PM
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Used to be that every town had a spring shop... maybe not so much anymore. If you are near a bigger city, you might have a few shops still around. They could make you a copy with the 1" diameter. Might be worth checking around...
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Old 06-02-2026, 10:35 AM
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There are numerous 1 inch front sway bars listed on the internet that look like the
original Mustang II bars
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