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crazyjim 04-11-2016 07:54 PM

Need help Question about sway bar
 
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I have a 1977 short box it has the holes in the A frame for the bushing but the frame has one hole on each side but no bracket where the bushing go what's up.

Shady Rascal 04-11-2016 07:59 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
Trucks that weren't equipped with a swaybar from the factory didn't have the frame brackets. But, all trucks had holes in the control arms for one regardless.

crazyjim 04-11-2016 09:01 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
So can you put the bracket on ?

69heavychevy 04-11-2016 09:12 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
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Originally Posted by crazyjim (Post 7557360)
So can you put the bracket on ?

Yes, since your truck is lowered I would recommend you get the shorter brackets that are made for lowered trucks.

Shady Rascal 04-11-2016 10:54 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
Here are the shorter brackets he's talking about under my 74. The truck is lowered 5 inches in the front. My truck also came with no sway bar originally like yours.

https://thegrumpyfireman.smugmug.com...IMG_1768-L.jpg

77 ChevySport 04-12-2016 07:45 AM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
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FWIW: Here is a picture of my 77 Chevy Sport with the factory installed front
sway bar. (F59) Larry:chevy:


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crazyjim 04-12-2016 07:51 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
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Originally Posted by Shady Rascal (Post 7557527)
Here are the shorter brackets he's talking about under my 74. The truck is lowered 5 inches in the front. My truck also came with no sway bar originally like yours.

https://thegrumpyfireman.smugmug.com...IMG_1768-L.jpg

I have a swat bar but where do I buy the shorter frame brackets?

Shady Rascal 04-13-2016 09:23 AM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
To my knowledge, there are only two manufacturers of the shorter brackets, CPP and Early Classic Enterprises.

I have used both. The ECE ones are a slight bit better value as they include mounting hardware and the CPP ones require you to supply it. Virtually the same cost for the two different brands. The ones in the picture above are CPP brand which I bought from Summit as I could get free shipping on my order and it wound up saving me about ten bucks in the end since I didn't have to place a seperate order for the ECE ones. The bolts, nuts, and washers I had on hand in my bolt bin so the lack of hardware with the CPP parts were a non issue compared to saving shipping charges on the ECE ones.

crazyjim 04-13-2016 10:52 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady Rascal (Post 7559046)
To my knowledge, there are only two manufacturers of the shorter brackets, CPP and Early Classic Enterprises.

I have used both. The ECE ones are a slight bit better value as they include mounting hardware and the CPP ones require you to supply it. Virtually the same cost for the two different brands. The ones in the picture above are CPP brand which I bought from Summit as I could get free shipping on my order and it wound up saving me about ten bucks in the end since I didn't have to place a seperate order for the ECE ones. The bolts, nuts, and washers I had on hand in my bolt bin so the lack of hardware with the CPP parts were a non issue compared to saving shipping charges on the ECE ones.

I have looked all over for lowering frame brackets on line and can not find them for a 1977.

Shady Rascal 04-14-2016 06:29 AM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
The same brackets fit from 63-87. For some reason the vendors haven't picked up on that.

This is the bracket in the picture I posted above.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cl...b/applications

crazyjim 04-14-2016 07:26 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady Rascal (Post 7560182)
The same brackets fit from 63-87. For some reason the vendors haven't picked up on that.

This is the bracket in the picture I posted above.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cl...b/applications

Thank you much.

crazyjim 04-15-2016 08:02 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady Rascal (Post 7560182)
The same brackets fit from 63-87. For some reason the vendors haven't picked up on that.

This is the bracket in the picture I posted above.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cl...b/applications

Hey Shady rascal I was wondering how to mount the frame bracket small end of the bracket to the back or to the front ? thanks Jim :chevy:

Shady Rascal 04-15-2016 08:44 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
I'll snag some better pics for you tomorrow. They should clear up any questions. That pic I posted sucks.

crazyjim 04-15-2016 10:10 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
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Originally Posted by Shady Rascal (Post 7561973)
I'll snag some better pics for you tomorrow. They should clear up any questions. That pic I posted sucks.

Thanks for your help.

RootBeerFXS 04-16-2016 12:59 AM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
See if this link helps

http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...bular_Arms.htm

Shady Rascal 04-16-2016 07:09 AM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
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Originally Posted by RootBeerFXS (Post 7562264)

That is a good link. The one picture and caption shows well the issue at hand. And, the irony that the sway bar brackets are listed as fitting 63-72 trucks yet the article shows them going on a 73-87 proves what I'm saying, that they work and that the manufacturers need to update their fitment listings.

RootBeerFXS 04-16-2016 11:54 AM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
I used the CPP sway bar when I installed their lower arms. I do have an extra set of lowered sway bar brackets that I bought earlier. The bar came with a set too. Extras are yours if you want them, just pick up the shipping and add your own bolts.

crazyjim 04-16-2016 06:43 PM

Re: Need help Question about sway bar
 
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Originally Posted by RootBeerFXS (Post 7562630)
I used the CPP sway bar when I installed their lower arms. I do have an extra set of lowered sway bar brackets that I bought earlier. The bar came with a set too. Extras are yours if you want them, just pick up the shipping and add your own bolts.

Thanks you but I just ordered some from summit thanks


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