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*rage'nrat638* · 06-14-2005, 11:12 PM

just got a sway bar from a 77 and wondering if the c-10 ever even came with one........need to get bushings and brackets.....thanks mark

front sway bar!!!!!!!

*1FaastC10* · 06-14-2005, 11:35 PM

yes, it was optional.

*1FaastC10* · 06-14-2005, 11:36 PM

but why would you want to add more weight to the front of an already nose heavy truck?

*rage'nrat638* · 06-14-2005, 11:40 PM

well when you get over 120 -130 mph.......it seems a little floaty

Slonaker · 06-15-2005, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

well when you get over 120 -130 mph.......it seems a little floaty

Yeah, I have the same problem with my 305.

Slonaker

87 STEPPER · 06-15-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

but why would you want to add more weight to the front of an already nose heavy truck?

Dude! Your talkin' about 10#'s max it aint gonna make that big of a differance and the handling improvements for high speed run's and cornering far out weigh the extra weight!

BTW My ' 85 Stepper had a factory sway bar cuz i ordered it! As well as the '87stepper

DrPepper · 06-15-2005, 04:30 PM

Does anyone know if the frame brackets from Early Classic will also fit 73-87 trucks? The EC catalog lists those brackets for 63-72. Are the frame holes the same??

*1FaastC10* · 06-15-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

Dude! Your talkin' about 10#'s max it aint gonna make that big of a differance and the handling improvements for high speed run's and cornering far out weigh the extra weight!

obviously you've never actually lifted the swaybar, its probably closer to 30-40#. also, have you read the specs on Mark's truck? i dont think he'll be doing much high speed cornering. if he is planning on it, he's a little crazier than he seems.

87 STEPPER · 06-15-2005, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

obviously you've never actually lifted the swaybar, its probably closer to 30-40#. also, have you read the specs on Mark's truck? i dont think he'll be doing much high speed cornering. if he is planning on it, he's a little crazier than he seems.

Actually i have lifted the one on the '87 stepper when i had it chromed even (more weight) and your probably right about the weight being at 30/40 #'s but like i said it still aint gonna make that much differance.

And yes i know Marks truck spec's and your right again....his is set up for 1/4 mile blast.

But i was refering to high speed cornering in my truck and it makes a big differance.

I have also had the '87 at 135 MPH on more than 2 occations and the front end does tend to float a bit heres a pic @ approx.122 MPH just befor i shot this the needle was at the 15 but it was way to shakey to take one hand off the wheel and take the pic!

*1972C10* · 06-15-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

obviously you've never actually lifted the swaybar, its probably closer to 30-40#. also, have you read the specs on Mark's truck? i dont think he'll be doing much high speed cornering. if he is planning on it, he's a little crazier than he seems.

Ive wieghed an 1 1/16 bar with the brackets and bolts all boxed up prior to shipping it was 19 LBS.

*rage'nrat638* · 06-15-2005, 11:15 PM

dont want to seem stupid but who is ece......i neen the low profile brackets or i guess i could make them....

**N2TRUX** · 06-14-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

just got a sway bar from a 77 and wondering if the c-10 ever even came with one........need to get bushings and brackets.....

You can get the bushings from your local auto parts. I think they will have the clamps too. Brackets (or stands) are a GM item, but you don't really need them. You can use the ones from ECE for a lower profile, or bolt the clamps directly to the frame.....

Here is a very informative thread that TX Firefighter posted in the FAQ forum....Look inside

'84 Rusterado · 06-15-2005, 04:17 AM

nice write up! i'm going to check to see if i have a sway bar in the morning!

86 GMG · 06-15-2005, 08:34 AM

wow! great info thatis some info i will be using in the future the front swaybar it self is simple but i wasn't aware of the shorter brackets. the only thing is i am wanting to put a rear swaybar on also just because it can't hurt the ride any hahaha is the rear just as simple?

FLAGG · 06-15-2005, 06:11 PM

Mmmm... 850HP slolom... whee!

phantom dually · 06-17-2005, 11:47 PM

I just threw away a nice sway bar that I had blasted and powder coated black for my 83. Also had nice brackets for it to. Tried to sell it a few times and maybe even give it away. Gone now!!

boxrodz · 06-18-2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

well when you get over 120 -130 mph.......it seems a little floaty

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

Yeah, I have the same problem with my 305.

Slonaker

rage'n, If the anti-sway bar doesn't work out, I got some cinder blocks that I can send your way.

Slon', I can send some bricks your way.

*rage'nrat638* · 06-19-2005, 12:09 AM

I AM SURE IT WILL HELP.....
got a e-mail from that company and they even said they will fit fine...
my sway bar is 1 1/8 thick......that should do the trick.......
and all new energy bushings.....the red greaseable ones....autozone selles them for 15.99 a pair.....thats a great price.....

i can't wait........plus when i am popping a wheelie.......should land a little softer.........

DrPepper · 06-22-2005, 09:46 PM

Great news. I guess I'll have to purchase a pair of the frame brackets for my 82 Rat.
BTW, your animated smiley face is GREAT. I guess even a smiliey face has to have a hobby.

06-14-2005, 11:12 PM	#1
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	did 85 c-10's have sway bars???? front just got a sway bar from a 77 and wondering if the c-10 ever even came with one........need to get bushings and brackets.....thanks mark front sway bar!!!!!!!

06-15-2005, 04:17 AM	#13
'84 Rusterado Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 10	nice write up! i'm going to check to see if i have a sway bar in the morning! __________________ 1991 Honda Accord EX(daily driver) 1984 C10 Silverado Short Bed, Auto, (305-weak!) Broke ass college boy...

06-15-2005, 08:34 AM	#14
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	wow! great info thatis some info i will be using in the future the front swaybar it self is simple but i wasn't aware of the shorter brackets. the only thing is i am wanting to put a rear swaybar on also just because it can't hurt the ride any hahaha is the rear just as simple? __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

06-17-2005, 11:47 PM	#16
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I just threw away a nice sway bar that I had blasted and powder coated black for my 83. Also had nice brackets for it to. Tried to sell it a few times and maybe even give it away. Gone now!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

06-14-2005, 11:35 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	yes, it was optional.

06-14-2005, 11:36 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	but why would you want to add more weight to the front of an already nose heavy truck?

06-14-2005, 11:40 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	well when you get over 120 -130 mph.......it seems a little floaty

06-15-2005, 04:30 PM	#7
DrPepper Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 13	Does anyone know if the frame brackets from Early Classic will also fit 73-87 trucks? The EC catalog lists those brackets for 63-72. Are the frame holes the same??

06-15-2005, 11:15 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	dont want to seem stupid but who is ece......i neen the low profile brackets or i guess i could make them....

06-15-2005, 06:11 PM	#15
FLAGG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Posts: 89	Mmmm... 850HP slolom... whee!

06-19-2005, 12:09 AM	#18
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	I AM SURE IT WILL HELP..... got a e-mail from that company and they even said they will fit fine... my sway bar is 1 1/8 thick......that should do the trick....... and all new energy bushings.....the red greaseable ones....autozone selles them for 15.99 a pair.....thats a great price..... i can't wait........plus when i am popping a wheelie.......should land a little softer.........

06-22-2005, 09:46 PM	#19
DrPepper Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 13	Great news. I guess I'll have to purchase a pair of the frame brackets for my 82 Rat. BTW, your animated smiley face is GREAT. I guess even a smiliey face has to have a hobby.



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