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bgood · 08-21-2004, 06:21 PM

Which front sway bar is best for my stock height 67 C10 with V8? I like Early Classic's beefy 1.250 dia. but do they require drilling the "A" arms to attach the bushings that secure the ends of the bar.
The ones from LMC are smaller but have the ends with holes to attach bolts and sleeve\bushing assemblies to a arms. I've seen pics of this install on this site before.
Anyone have a particular preference?
thanks, Bill

Sweet72 · 08-21-2004, 06:48 PM

I installed the ECE sway bar on my '72 with no drilling required since the sway bar was optional equip. Don't know if the '67 has the drilled lower control arms or not. When installing the bushing brackets on the frame, it is necessary to cut and punch out a rivet on the front cross member.

gr8scott51 · 08-21-2004, 07:00 PM

Go to a junk yard and get one for $25 or so, then buy new rubber bushings. Be sure to get all of the brackets when you buy the bar. You may need a chisel to bust off the rivets at the junkyard. Like Sweet72 said, you'll have to grind off a couple rivets on your frame to install the brackets on your truck, but it's a simple, worthwhile addition.

nate68 · 08-21-2004, 07:39 PM

the 73-87 ones will fit also. most of those (maybe all of them) came with a sway bar stock

bgood · 08-21-2004, 08:08 PM

I'll do some scavenging Monday...My local yards only go back to the mid ninties though which is a major pain. Got a great Buy\Sell Bulletin though will check that as well!

Thanks again, Bill

MrShelley · 08-21-2004, 10:04 PM

Check TxFirefighter's Sway Bar FAQ on the FAQ page. Lots of good info!

08-21-2004, 06:21 PM	#1
bgood Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 80	which sway bar for our trucks? Which front sway bar is best for my stock height 67 C10 with V8? I like Early Classic's beefy 1.250 dia. but do they require drilling the "A" arms to attach the bushings that secure the ends of the bar. The ones from LMC are smaller but have the ends with holes to attach bolts and sleeve\bushing assemblies to a arms. I've seen pics of this install on this site before. Anyone have a particular preference? thanks, Bill __________________ 1967 C10 Short,Step 283\1460 Holley HEI Ign. Borg Warner T56 6 Speed! A-1 Electric life pwr windows PS,PB,Tilt 275\60R'S on Alum Mags all around Vintage Air A\C Grey cloth Buckets Last edited by bgood; 08-21-2004 at 08:05 PM.

08-21-2004, 06:48 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	I installed the ECE sway bar on my '72 with no drilling required since the sway bar was optional equip. Don't know if the '67 has the drilled lower control arms or not. When installing the bushing brackets on the frame, it is necessary to cut and punch out a rivet on the front cross member. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

08-21-2004, 07:00 PM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Go to a junk yard and get one for $25 or so, then buy new rubber bushings. Be sure to get all of the brackets when you buy the bar. You may need a chisel to bust off the rivets at the junkyard. Like Sweet72 said, you'll have to grind off a couple rivets on your frame to install the brackets on your truck, but it's a simple, worthwhile addition. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

08-21-2004, 07:39 PM	#4
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	the 73-87 ones will fit also. most of those (maybe all of them) came with a sway bar stock __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-21-2004, 08:08 PM	#5
bgood Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 80	Thanks for the tips guys! I'll do some scavenging Monday...My local yards only go back to the mid ninties though which is a major pain. Got a great Buy\Sell Bulletin though will check that as well! Thanks again, Bill __________________ 1967 C10 Short,Step 283\1460 Holley HEI Ign. Borg Warner T56 6 Speed! A-1 Electric life pwr windows PS,PB,Tilt 275\60R'S on Alum Mags all around Vintage Air A\C Grey cloth Buckets

08-21-2004, 10:04 PM	#6
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Check TxFirefighter's Sway Bar FAQ on the FAQ page. Lots of good info! __________________ How I installed my air bags...



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