different anti roll bar - sway bar

[Maikel]

Hello,

I have found two different rear sway bars in my shelf. Any idea if they are model or year related?

I have indicated A and B, both came with S1 cars






Comments appreciated

Maikel

[PeterCrespin]

The top one with long arms is FHC/OTS and the short-armed one below is S1/S2 2+2 I believe. Could probably check.

[Maikel]

Hi Peter,

the top one I also had on my all original S1 2+2 January 67, and late 66 FHC. I was actually thinking one is early and the other is later.

So, can not confirm you opinion.
Please investigate further
Maikel

[PeterCrespin]

Hello Maikel

You are the boss if you have seen them on your cars but here is my view:

My own 70 FHC and a customer's 68 FHC both have the top 'long arm' anti-roll bar. The spare ARB I have from a 2+2 (and another one I had from a 2+2) look like the bottom one.

The difference is because the SWB cars have a vertical rear bulkhead that leaves a lot of space in front of the IRS, so the 'arms' need to reach right back. The 2+2 bulkhead is horizontal and is muxh closer to the IRS so the arms are shorter to reach the drop links.

Pete

[Maikel]

Pete,

YOU are right. Also on my 2+2 is the shorter type. Double checked today.
I have had a few of those bars powder coated and was believing they were a couple of front and a few rear. But actually, they were a couple of front and the different rear bars.
Obviously when mounting them, you realize that only one type can fit the 2+2 which is the shorter of the two.

Many thanks, question answered.

Maikel