Rear stabilizer bar support

[tanda62]

So as happens when disassembling a car something always breaks when you do not want it to.  In this case one of the Rear Stabilizer bar supports snapped when I was taking off the nut.  The PAL nut came off just fine but the shaft sheared right off when turning the regular 3/8 nut.  Kinda glad it did it now instead of waiting until all was reassembled and I was going down the road. Does anyone make new supports (part number 1557477, labeled 1525-11 in the picture) or one that would be an improvement upon it?

Thanks, Tom

[mfg]

A good welder could probably repair your broken support with a 3/8" fine thread stud and a sleeve....but if you want to replace with new, I suggest you contact Dave or Janet Thibeault....Their Tel# is     978  897  3158

[1963r2]

I had the same issue years back. I used the rod from a shock absorber, cut it to size and welded it on to the bracket. It worked out well.

pb

[tanda62]

Thanks for the replies.  I figured I might have to make one but I think I will start with giving a call to Dave.

Tom

[lschuc]

Call Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motors in Michigan.   He may have an NOS rod. 248-349-4884

[tanda62]

I was able to get a bar from Studebaker International along with all new rubber. Thanks to all for the replies.

Tom