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Re: Sway bar opinions
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Originally Posted by Redchevy87
Thanks for the info! Does the factory setup work as well or better than aftermarket? Does anybody have any experience with belltech or cpp?
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The bar diameter is the key. But also, as I mentioned above, the WC bar connects farther outboard on the A-arm. I'm guessing that increases roll stiffness compared to a shorter bar of the same diameter.
A front bar reduces leaning in turns, as does rear bar. But a rear bar really shines at making the steering more responsive. It almost totally gets rid of understeer.
I tried an Addco rear bar, but it didn't come close to fitting my 82 C10. I'd love to try one of the Hellwig models (stock height or 2+" lowered), but they cost $300+. 
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1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
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