Sway bar kit 1964 Dodge Polara

[Jiri Deak]

Hi everyone,
I want to ask for advice. Do you know if the front and rear sway bar from Hotchkis (part number 2255) will fit on my Dodge Polara 1964 B-Body (without factory sway bar) which according to the information is on B-body but from 1966-1969?
I read on some sites that it should fit if I weld the bracket that Hotchkis sells (part number 23366) to the lower arms.
Thanks in advance!
Jiri

 

[toolmanmike]

@Scott Engelhardt do you have stabilizer bars on your car?

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

Mike
I do not. I have thought about putting them on but always have other projects that are more important

 

[Lefty71]

Following..... do you still have the factory lower control arms and 10" drums on your car, or is this modified??

 

[Jiri Deak]

Following..... do you still have the factory lower control arms and 10" drums on your car, or is this modified??

Everything should be factory-made.

 

[Jiri Deak]

I tried to write to Hotchkis 4 times, but unfortunately no one answered. I don't know if my emails don't go to their spam, since I'm from Europe :/ could someone else please ask my question?

 

[Lefty71]

I dont think theyll fit without at least some modification.....they dont show kits for a or b bodies 65 and prior.
Firm Feel had (has?) One that has the mounts off the lower shock mount. Might be a better way to go???

Early 1960s Mopar B-body front sway bar

More info;

Front sway bar help

 

[retractable]

Jegs has a Helwig bar listed for a 64 fury and 64 Dodge Polara. I think that is the bar I installed on a 64 Belvedere. I had to drill holes in K frame. Fit well.

 

[Jiri Deak]

I tried to contact Firm Feel to offer me a complete set (front and rear sway bars + all mounting accessories) but they had some computer problems last week, so I'm waiting for an offer. Does anyone have any other suggestions for a complete set of sway bars?

 

[RemCharger]

I don't think they make offers like a bidding war, they just offer the standard price on the website.

 

[Lefty71]

Ive heard Firm-Feel has been a bit of a problem for some, and as post #10 states, the pricing is what it is.... do a search on firmfeel bars tho....i dont think anyone is complaining about tha actual product.....and Hotchkiss doesnt make what you are looking for, AFAICT.

 

[toolmanmike]

PST is a sponsor of the site and I see they have a front listed for a 64 Polara. 1 1/8" Front Sway Bar

 

[Lefty71]

My head in the clouds...i did not notice you were a new member. You should really post something in the Welcome forum, and post some pix and info on your car.

 

[toolmanmike]

My head in the clouds...i did not notice you were a new member. You should really post something in the Welcome forum, and post some pix and info on your car.

Been around for quite a few years. I just bought a 64 Polara 500. Here: My new to me 64 Polara

 

[Lefty71]

Been around for quite a few years. I just bought a 64 Polara 500. Here: My new to me 64 Polara

I did mean the original poster of course..... but I DO love your Polara as well, and who wouldnt?? Is that considered a golden anniversary edition??

 

[toolmanmike]

I did mean the original poster of course..... but I DO love your Polara as well, and who wouldnt?? Is that considered a golden anniversary edition??

The horn button says so. It was white with a tan interior when new.

 

[coloradodave]

I've had this Firm Feel front bar on my 63 Fury for about 10 years. Easy to install and really flattened out the cornering. Can't help you on the rear.

 

[toolmanmike]

I've had this Firm Feel front bar on my 63 Fury for about 10 years. Easy to install and really flattened out the cornering. Can't help you on the rear.

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Nice. Looks like it fits great

 

[Ron H]

Probably doesn’t help, but I located a factory sway bar for my ’63 Plymouth some 20-years ago as they were provided on police vehicles (along with other nice features regular passenger rides didn’t have). The bar bolted on; no drilling necessary. Made a big difference, though larger diameter would be better yet. Also wondered about the benefits adding a rear bar. I’m not aware of a kit for this for early B, though haven’t searched for one.

 

[coloradodave]

Probably doesn’t help, but I located a factory sway bar for my ’63 Plymouth some 20-years ago as they were provided on police vehicles (along with other nice features regular passenger rides didn’t have). The bar bolted on; no drilling necessary. Made a big difference, though larger diameter would be better yet. Also wondered about the benefits adding a rear bar. I’m not aware of a kit for this for early B, though haven’t searched for one.

Firm Feel shows a rear bar. $$$$