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Sway bar
My 68 C10 doesn't have a sway bar what are the benefits of adding one is it worth it
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Re: Sway bar
Worth it all day long. Do it
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Re: Sway bar
X10!
Best bang for the buck. Especially if you grab a used one. '73-'87 C series trucks are a direct bolt in and are plentiful in the bone yards.
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Re: Sway bar
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338
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So,, what else you got???
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Re: Sway bar
I put one on the shop truck. It sure corners a lot better and is more fun to drive. Very good, inexpensive upgrade.
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Re: Sway bar
x2 on what Already Gone said. That is exactly what I did. However, any sway bar (new, used, OEM, aftermarket, size) will be a huge improvement.
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Re: Sway bar
Yes, nice upgrade. Only watch what you buy as far as aftermarket. My aftermarket did work but I had to modify it a little to keep from hitting a tie rod as I recall. I recall I had to leave a spacer out maybe. I think mine was from Brothers.
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Re: Sway bar
If you're lowered. Add the lowered brackets for more road clearance. First pic is the stock bracket. Second is the lowered one.
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Re: Sway bar
any retrofit for a rear sway bar? does the truck arm system even really need one?
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Re: Sway bar
Yes, I used the CPP 7401, though there are others available. It's a 1-1/8" bar. Easy to install and keeps the truck super level.
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Re: Sway bar
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https://www.hellwigproducts.com/prod...artnumber=7401 https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/hel-7401
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Re: Sway bar
I don't know, but looking at the price difference between the too, maybe not. The Hellwig piece is way more expensive.
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Re: Sway bar
Wow, it is a lot cheaper at CPP.. That makes me wonder about the quality of the CPP sway bar.
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Re: Sway bar
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Yes the rear benefits as well. Have a look at the rear of most new trucks these days and you'll see sway bars.
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Re: Sway bar
i know ccp made one but is there a later model that will work for cheaper like the front
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Re: Sway bar
Yes, there are. Use the search; I've seen older threads on it. I think a Camaro bar was one of the ones I had seen a thread on.
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Yes I had the camaro bar on my 71 before I did the No limit shock relocator and took it off. Didn't need any longer and it was in the way of the install.
Here is the link of my install. ![]() http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304267
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Re: Sway bar
Got one off a late 80's Suburban in a local boneyard...best $40 improvement...came with brackets & fit my 72 C-10 perfect.
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Re: Sway bar
Getting a used sway bar from the 73–87, do you have any problems with the lowered trucks, the sway bar is bottoming out
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Re: Sway bar
You can use the shorter brackets on the frame as pictured previously or I think (needs confirming) you can use the stock brackets and instead of the bushing pointing down point it up instead inside the bracket.
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Re: Sway bar
You can forego the standard or lowered brackets and bolt the bushings directly to the frame instead.
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Re: Sway bar
Your suspension is a balance. Tightening up your front suspension increases under steer. Tightening up your rear suspension increases over steer. This need to be balanced to give maximum traction. Unless you are using custom parts, adjustable parts, or mixing and matching parts, it is unlikely most people will run into an unbalanced setup.
By adding a rear sway bar, you are tightening up the rear, which can make it more likely to over steer. I feel that as long as you keep it balanced and don't go too big on the rear, the risk is negligible, while ride quality will be improved.
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