stabilizer bar connecting rods--one came off.

[quote:0ca5e3c683="polka123polka"]I just bought an '83 720 pickup. (For a few hundred dollars). It makes a small clanking sound whenever I go over bumps. Upon inspection, I realized that the driver-side stabilizer bar connecting rod is missing the bottom bushing and nut. It looks like I can just replace it. Will this affect my alignment? What does the stabilizer bar do, and can I still drive safely around our small, rural town until I fix it?[/quote:0ca5e3c683]

It controls the sway during cornering manuevers-Not advisable-think! of others safety, in the event it decides to do its own thing w/o your control.

Thanks! I've got it fixed with a quick trip to the auto parts store.

You're welcome