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**Palf70Step** · 03-31-2006, 09:45 PM

Got a little time last night to get some work on the 70. I managed to add the front sway bar to it. I got it from a C20 Camper Special, added some poly mounts and a little cleaning and Eastwood paint. Need to touch it up a little. Maybe someday I'll be able to see how it improved the ride

*rage'nrat638* · 03-31-2006, 09:54 PM

sweet...you will notice less tipping going around corners..great upgrade

krue · 03-31-2006, 10:05 PM

Looks good Bill, I just got one from a parts truck I helped my brother drag home. It's only a 1/2 ton but you can't beat the price.

jc · 03-31-2006, 10:17 PM

were the holes there to mount it or was there drilling involved

nice up grade.

longhorn70gmc · 03-31-2006, 10:42 PM

Putting new bushings on mine as well. Some of mine are gone from the heat and years it was sitting. Nice Job on yours!!!!
Respectfully

**Palf70Step** · 03-31-2006, 10:39 PM

All the holes are there. You just have to remove two rivets on the front crossbeam and replace them with grade-8 bolts.

lilred67 · 03-31-2006, 11:39 PM

thats one of the best upgrade to do on these trucks.the one i installed on my truck came from an early 80's 1-ton.made all the difference in the world.

72armyswbtruck · 04-01-2006, 04:18 AM

Man your frame looks really nice, and so does the front sway bar

thejoker · 04-01-2006, 09:46 AM

Looks good Bill!

I was walking around outside the other day and couldn't believe my eyes. I hadn't noticed it before but a parts truck I bought a while back for the cab has a sway bar. COOL! Only thing is, the truck was wrecked in the front and it may be bent but I'm going to pull it and see how she sizes up.

JKR

Tx Firefighter · 04-01-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thejoker

Looks good Bill!

I was walking around outside the other day and couldn't believe my eyes. I hadn't noticed it before but a parts truck I bought a while back for the cab has a sway bar. COOL! Only thing is, the truck was wrecked in the front and it may be bent but I'm going to pull it and see how she sizes up.

JKR

I'd bet the bar itself isn't bent. The mounts usually get thrashed, but the bar itself is quite tough. Use the FAQ article if you need. All the part numbers for mounts and clamps are listed.

**Already Gone** · 04-01-2006, 02:52 PM

I put a 1 1/4 inch bar from a 79 3/4 ton Camper Special truck and added new poly bushings from ECE and I noticed the difference driving the truck back around to the front of the house from the garage. I think this is the best upgrade value for the money you can do to our trucks.

thejoker · 04-01-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I'd bet the bar itself isn't bent. The mounts usually get thrashed, but the bar itself is quite tough. Use the FAQ article if you need. All the part numbers for mounts and clamps are listed.

I was thinking and hoping the same thing. This is the 1 1/4" off a 3/4 ton so it's probably ok. Also the mounts look fine too so that makes me think the bar is probably fine too. I'll go ahead and replace the mounts and bushings just to be on the safe side.

JKR

70c10 · 04-01-2006, 12:07 PM

Looks good Bill.

03-31-2006, 09:45 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Sway Bar Added Got a little time last night to get some work on the 70. I managed to add the front sway bar to it. I got it from a C20 Camper Special, added some poly mounts and a little cleaning and Eastwood paint. Need to touch it up a little. Maybe someday I'll be able to see how it improved the ride Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-31-2006, 09:54 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Sway Bar Added sweet...you will notice less tipping going around corners..great upgrade

03-31-2006, 10:05 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Sway Bar Added Looks good Bill, I just got one from a parts truck I helped my brother drag home. It's only a 1/2 ton but you can't beat the price. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-31-2006, 10:17 PM	#4
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: Sway Bar Added were the holes there to mount it or was there drilling involved nice up grade. __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

03-31-2006, 10:42 PM	#5
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Sway Bar Added Putting new bushings on mine as well. Some of mine are gone from the heat and years it was sitting. Nice Job on yours!!!! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

03-31-2006, 10:39 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Sway Bar Added All the holes are there. You just have to remove two rivets on the front crossbeam and replace them with grade-8 bolts. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-31-2006, 11:39 PM	#7
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Sway Bar Added thats one of the best upgrade to do on these trucks.the one i installed on my truck came from an early 80's 1-ton.made all the difference in the world.

04-01-2006, 04:18 AM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Sway Bar Added Man your frame looks really nice, and so does the front sway bar __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-01-2006, 09:46 AM	#9
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Sway Bar Added Looks good Bill! I was walking around outside the other day and couldn't believe my eyes. I hadn't noticed it before but a parts truck I bought a while back for the cab has a sway bar. COOL! Only thing is, the truck was wrecked in the front and it may be bent but I'm going to pull it and see how she sizes up. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

04-01-2006, 02:52 PM	#11
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Sway Bar Added I put a 1 1/4 inch bar from a 79 3/4 ton Camper Special truck and added new poly bushings from ECE and I noticed the difference driving the truck back around to the front of the house from the garage. I think this is the best upgrade value for the money you can do to our trucks. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

04-01-2006, 12:07 PM	#13
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Sway Bar Added Looks good Bill. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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