Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotrodhomi · 11-18-2007, 09:33 PM

Beside calibrating my carburetor today, I also installed a 1.25” front sway bar on my blazer.

Now I don’t fell like I’m driving a UPS truck anymore. The only problem is, now that it handles better, I want more. What can I do to the trailing arm rear? The previous owner gave me a rear sway bar, but I’m not sure how to attach it. Does anyone make a rear sway bar kit for these? Would a rear bar made for a truck work; I’m worried about the gas tank getting in the way.

Rokcrln · 11-18-2007, 11:45 PM

Yep I have one on my 71 (orange one) that is an old style and it goes in front of the diff. The ends attach tward the the front of the vehical and the rear cross bar attaches to the trailing arms. I don't remember were it came from

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hotrodhomi · 11-19-2007, 10:04 PM

Thanks Kevin. Do you think it will work with bags without modifying my frame. It looks like there might be clearance issues.

Hoffa · 11-23-2007, 01:33 AM

I have seen a couple of these. Both of them were on stock trailing arm suspension (one sprung and one bagged) and stock frame. They both were like Kevin's, but mounted across the bottom of the trailing arms. So my answer would be yes, it will work with stock frame and bags.

gringoloco · 11-23-2007, 02:02 AM

You can use the Camaro Z28 bar. My buddy has one on his '66 pickup bagged w/ trailing arms. I think either Frizzle Fry or Hart_Rod(maybe both) are using this bar as well- both bagged. I've got one in the garage I plan on using someday...

Frizzle Fry · 11-23-2007, 03:47 PM

Link in sig

hotrodhomi · 11-23-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Link in sig

Do you still run this with your bags?

Frizzle Fry · 11-26-2007, 02:18 AM

Yep. Front and rear.

Bishops Trucks · 11-26-2007, 02:45 AM

What year Camaro bar did you use Frizzle Fry?

sick69 · 11-26-2007, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

What year Camaro bar did you use Frizzle Fry?

According to the text he used a 2001 camaro rear bar 19 or 21 mm

I have a front sway bar from a 1998 thats really fat (1 3/8 fat!) that i'm going to try and use on the rear. It's really wide so I need to measure everything out and see if it will work and figure out bracketry. Might be to big for the rear though.

Frank

Frizzle Fry · 11-28-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

What year Camaro bar did you use Frizzle Fry?

I'm no camaro expert but it's my understanding that all 3rd and 4th gen f-body rear bars will work. IROC bars are heavier. I used the base version.

sick69 · 11-26-2007, 02:58 AM

I would suggest letting the air out of your bags and looking to see where there are clearances that will allow you put the anti sway bar in. I would think you might have to mount it closer to the rear end depending on how low your truck sits.

Frank

11-18-2007, 09:33 PM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? Beside calibrating my carburetor today, I also installed a 1.25” front sway bar on my blazer. Now I don’t fell like I’m driving a UPS truck anymore. The only problem is, now that it handles better, I want more. What can I do to the trailing arm rear? The previous owner gave me a rear sway bar, but I’m not sure how to attach it. Does anyone make a rear sway bar kit for these? Would a rear bar made for a truck work; I’m worried about the gas tank getting in the way. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-18-2007, 11:45 PM	#2
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? Yep I have one on my 71 (orange one) that is an old style and it goes in front of the diff. The ends attach tward the the front of the vehical and the rear cross bar attaches to the trailing arms. I don't remember were it came from Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-19-2007, 10:04 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? Thanks Kevin. Do you think it will work with bags without modifying my frame. It looks like there might be clearance issues. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-23-2007, 01:33 AM	#4
Hoffa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? I have seen a couple of these. Both of them were on stock trailing arm suspension (one sprung and one bagged) and stock frame. They both were like Kevin's, but mounted across the bottom of the trailing arms. So my answer would be yes, it will work with stock frame and bags. __________________ 68 Chev SWB 2WD w/'95 LT1, 6spd, 4:56, 17" whls - family owned since 1973. 70 GMC LWB 4WD w/RAMJET 350, 4spd, 4inch lift, 33" tires, Warn Winch 72 Chev Blazer CST, 350, TH350, 4WD, factory A/C, tilt, radio delete, 77K miles, orig. paint/interior

11-23-2007, 02:02 AM	#5
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? You can use the Camaro Z28 bar. My buddy has one on his '66 pickup bagged w/ trailing arms. I think either Frizzle Fry or Hart_Rod(maybe both) are using this bar as well- both bagged. I've got one in the garage I plan on using someday... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-23-2007, 03:47 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? Link in sig

11-26-2007, 02:18 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? Yep. Front and rear.

11-26-2007, 02:45 AM	#9
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11-26-2007, 02:58 AM	#12
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Can I get my blazer body to turn WITH the suspension? I would suggest letting the air out of your bags and looking to see where there are clearances that will allow you put the anti sway bar in. I would think you might have to mount it closer to the rear end depending on how low your truck sits. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

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