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TERRYP · 08-10-2002, 08:14 PM

I bought this 68 C-20 at an auto auction in WA for $175 a couple of years ago, was an Alaska truck, home made saddle tanks, leaf helpers, and this sway bar. The links hang on the helper springs with what seems to be non-custom hangers. It sure looks like it was a manufactured item. Anyone seen one of these before? Would like to get another for my panel. The 20 corners like a cart, but it can lead to chattering if not loaded!

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-10-2002, 09:33 PM

Wow that sure looks like a factory set up, if it is that is a new one on me.

Longhorn Man · 08-10-2002, 11:09 PM

Not stock, it was not offered.

Big69C20 Toy · 08-10-2002, 11:48 PM

Andy that's the exact same setup i got on my truck, so i dunno any more. The stuff sure as heck looks stock and the metal is all old pig iron i think. Who knows....

TERRYP · 08-11-2002, 12:13 AM

This truck obviously had a big camper on it at one time. I wonder if this was something that one of the camper companies sold at the time (campers were the big item then, as Clark was the only Quality motor home then until FMC made theirs, and the Clark Cortez was $16,800! I had one). Or maybe it was a dealer supplied option, as this was no kludge job. Had to be mass produced. I have not been on the look-out for these on C-20's so I may have missed some in the junk yards, if they were fairly common.

Longhorn Man · 08-11-2002, 01:57 AM

Maybe dealer, and I can easily see camper makers doing it, but there is no listing in G.M.'s papers for it, and no one has shown (or mentioned) it being on an option sheet.

dmec · 08-11-2002, 02:26 AM

ive seen it on some trucks in pick a part. maybe it was an aftermarket set up back when.

LeRoy · 08-11-2002, 03:04 AM

That's cool. I'd like to see that set-up in person.

slam33 · 08-11-2002, 11:18 AM

It's not factory, probably an Addco sway bar, they would have been the ones back then that would have had that set up. As for the chattering, it's the overload springs slapping the contact area. LMC are the only ones I have found that have the rubber bumpers for them. I took mine off. Nice Bar

Reumster · 08-11-2002, 11:29 AM

I use SoLow sway bars very good quality

08-10-2002, 08:14 PM	#1
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Rear Sway bar I bought this 68 C-20 at an auto auction in WA for $175 a couple of years ago, was an Alaska truck, home made saddle tanks, leaf helpers, and this sway bar. The links hang on the helper springs with what seems to be non-custom hangers. It sure looks like it was a manufactured item. Anyone seen one of these before? Would like to get another for my panel. The 20 corners like a cart, but it can lead to chattering if not loaded! Attached Images __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

08-10-2002, 09:33 PM	#2
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Wow that sure looks like a factory set up, if it is that is a new one on me. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

08-10-2002, 11:48 PM	#4
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Andy that's the exact same setup i got on my truck, so i dunno any more. The stuff sure as heck looks stock and the metal is all old pig iron i think. Who knows.... __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

08-11-2002, 12:13 AM	#5
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	This truck obviously had a big camper on it at one time. I wonder if this was something that one of the camper companies sold at the time (campers were the big item then, as Clark was the only Quality motor home then until FMC made theirs, and the Clark Cortez was $16,800! I had one). Or maybe it was a dealer supplied option, as this was no kludge job. Had to be mass produced. I have not been on the look-out for these on C-20's so I may have missed some in the junk yards, if they were fairly common. __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

08-11-2002, 03:04 AM	#8
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	That's cool. I'd like to see that set-up in person. __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

08-10-2002, 11:09 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Not stock, it was not offered.

08-11-2002, 01:57 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Maybe dealer, and I can easily see camper makers doing it, but there is no listing in G.M.'s papers for it, and no one has shown (or mentioned) it being on an option sheet.

08-11-2002, 02:26 AM	#7
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	ive seen it on some trucks in pick a part. maybe it was an aftermarket set up back when.

08-11-2002, 11:18 AM	#9
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	It's not factory, probably an Addco sway bar, they would have been the ones back then that would have had that set up. As for the chattering, it's the overload springs slapping the contact area. LMC are the only ones I have found that have the rubber bumpers for them. I took mine off. Nice Bar __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

08-11-2002, 11:29 AM	#10
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	sway I use SoLow sway bars very good quality __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL



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