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Ford was looking out for the bottom line. Tab-and-slot on one end means one less bolt on the bill of materials and easier assembly. And in Ford's defence, it works just fine with the OE sway bars. It's just us enthusiasts that get hosed

That's the bummer of modifying cars these days - stock setups are so optimized that little tweaks here and there can really lead to big problems down the road.

-Kurt