Sway Bar help

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  1. sanders739

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    I bought a 75 4 dr about 6 months ago and just pulled the motor to replace it with a 302 I built. I found the driver's side sway bar bracket completely broken off from the frame. Any suggestions on replacing this piece, deleting it, or just fixing it?
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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Do you have a welder? Just rebuild it, but stronger. I've never seen one break.
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    that will need to be rebuilt as dave said. its a simple thing to do if you have and know how to use a welder.
     
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    Never seen one break before. Guess it was run loose or without a bushing for a while. You can make it better than new with a little work.
     
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    i do have access to a welder but have never welded. From the looks of my piece and where it broke would you guys suggest using the old piece or trying to fabricate something new? Thanks for all the help
     
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