rear sway bar installation

[astevens]

Does anybody have any info on installing a rear sway bar on a swb coil spring rear. I thought I ran across a website that gave the measurements, but I can't find it now. Thanks.

Aaron

[myoldchevytruck]

are you you installing the stock, pan hard bar or super track bar.

[cdowns]

i've used the bolton helwig rear swaybar on two trucks with coil rears both were lowered4-5" the bar went on easy and worked great . i think i got them from jcwhitney

i liked it because it mounted ahead of the rear and clamped onto the trailing arms. which located the frame mounting points to the most rigid section of the frame with no panhard or gastank clearance issues as well as being tucked up out of sight

[myoldchevytruck]

when i lowered mine, i replaced the stock springs for 6'' inch lowering springs from gmc paul's and used a super track bar from early classics (ece)

[c10crazy]

I called ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) about installing a rear sway bar and they advised me AGAINST doing this. I don't remember off the top of my head the reason though.

[astevens]

I lowered the rear with 4" drop springs and I have an adjustable panhard bar on it. I was wanting to mount the sway bar to the trailing arms.

[leddzepp]

Here you go:
http://www.classicperform.com/Instru...PDF/CP7401.htm

[mrh33916]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334003

Check out this thread,

[astevens]

That's a big help. Thanks guys.

Aaron

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by astevens

Does anybody have any info on installing a rear sway bar on a swb coil spring rear. I thought I ran across a website that gave the measurements, but I can't find it now. Thanks.

Aaron

I had one on my truck when it was lowered four inches, when I went to six inch drop I was told that it was not reccomended to be used. I had the rr sway bar from CPP.
Here are some picts of it. Which one are you using?

[astevens]

Big_al_71,

That's looks like the same one I have. I bought the bar and brackets that attach to the trailing arms at a swap meet. I need to make the brackets that mount to the sides of the frame. I also need to get the bushings. Why were you told it wasn't recommended when you dropped it more?

[OhOneWS6]

Originally Posted by c10crazy

I called ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) about installing a rear sway bar and they advised me AGAINST doing this. I don't remember off the top of my head the reason though.

They told me the same thing. Basically said it makes the truck loose.

[LONGHAIR]

Originally Posted by OhOneWS6

They told me the same thing. Basically said it makes the truck loose.

The biggest issue with sway-bars is balance...and it's easy to get out of balance. The more "bar" you add the more intense things get...bumpy roads get worse.

In general, sway bars add traction to the opposite end of the vehicle from where they are mounted.

The main thing is "Be Careful"...test it in a safe area. I would expect it to "push" slightly more than before and then "snap" loose once the limit of the tire is reached....rather un-predictable.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by astevens

Big_al_71,

That's looks like the same one I have. I bought the bar and brackets that attach to the trailing arms at a swap meet. I need to make the brackets that mount to the sides of the frame. I also need to get the bushings. Why were you told it wasn't recommended when you dropped it more?

I replaced my rear trailing arms with the square tubing ones from ECE my truck rides 100% better than it did before with the rear sway bar. I did not want to drill my new trailing arms so the sway bar was coming off no matter what wether they said yes or no..

[OhOneWS6]

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

The biggest issue with sway-bars is balance...and it's easy to get out of balance. The more "bar" you add the more intense things get...bumpy roads get worse.

In general, sway bars add traction to the opposite end of the vehicle from where they are mounted.

The main thing is "Be Careful"...test it in a safe area. I would expect it to "push" slightly more than before and then "snap" loose once the limit of the tire is reached....rather un-predictable.

That is the description ECE gave me. Sorry for leaving out the details.

[Joemomma1]

Originally Posted by OhOneWS6

They told me the same thing. Basically said it makes the truck loose.

When I went down there for a parts run today I asked him about this and he said the same thing. He said there was not enough weight back there for the need of a sway bar. He didnt say he was against the idea just thought it was overkill.

Im using one from a Trans Am, just flipped it over. I have'nt driven it yet so I can't tell you what kind of a difference it makes.

[astevens]

How much of a difference does the rear sway bar make?

[suville]

Anyone have thots on this setup? Looks like it would be a clean install altho not exactly bolt on. Im considering this on my burb but certainly open to input.
http://www.competitionengineering.co...?CatCode=13048

[OhOneWS6]

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

When I went down there for a parts run today I asked him about this and he said the same thing. He said there was not enough weight back there for the need of a sway bar. He didnt say he was against the idea just thought it was overkill.

Im using one from a Trans Am, just flipped it over. I have'nt driven it yet so I can't tell you what kind of a difference it makes.

Nice install. I'd like to hear your reviews after you drive it. Don't forget to install the missing jam nut on your adjustable PHB.

[Joemomma1]

Am I missing one? There's one there but you cant see it too good since its black.

[Strut]

Any update on the Trans Sway bar on the rear? How does it feel??

[70blackfish]

any updates???

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