How To Install Urethane Swaybar Bushings

Over the next year autoMedia.com's restoration channel will cover these restoration modifications. Some of the areas to be modified will be suspension, brakes, wheels and tires, exhaust system, engine, transmission and rear end. From all outward appearances it will be a period-correct, stock '69 Buick GS convertible restoration. However, under the skin it will bristle with upgraded, thoroughly modern parts.


So far, the 130,000-mile '69 GS has been treated to an extensive suspension rebuild including upper and lower A-frame bushings and ball joints, per the factory manual, with quality replacement parts. Eaton Detroit Spring supplied exact replacement coil springs that restored the vehicle to its original stance. Fortunately, this particular Gran Sport was equipped with front disc brakes and the Rally Sport suspension package that included boxed rear lower trailing arms and an integral rear sway bar.


Restomodding the suspension was limited to adding a set of Monroe's new Sensatrac gas shocks—an easy bolt-on and an incredible upgrade in ride and handling over the standard hydraulic shocks that came with the car. We also added urethane swaybar bushings and new cad-plated end links to the front OE swaybar for sharper steering response and less lean in the corners. Follow along as we do this step-by-step restomod project that can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours for a minimum investment. The results are worth the effort.