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nu2-72 · 04-04-2008, 08:15 PM

I need pics and details on installing a sway bar on a 72 3/4 4x4.
I have just placed the front axle back under the frame and would like to mount a bar.
I have brackets from a later truck, the bar. bushings and axle pads. The brackets simply do not fit the frame because of several issues.
How did you do it?

Billhilly · 04-05-2008, 08:58 AM

Don't know what parts he (kbracing96) used but this is one of the few I have seen on a 4X4. He also used a 'link' onto the diff which makes the whole thing 'work'.

**special-K** · 04-05-2008, 02:34 PM

There`s one installed on my GMC by the previous owner.I`ll get a picture by tomorrow after the rain stops.

Here`s one shot.He just bolted c-channel across the rails.

nu2-72 · 04-05-2008, 03:18 PM

These are the brackets that I have and Billsbowtie has a thread with the correct ones?

BLAZERMAN · 04-06-2008, 01:22 AM

Kevin, I found the article that BoobyK did on his brackets he made for his K-5 but for some reason pics arent showing up. Maybe he will see this and post some..they came out really nice.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140216

Billhilly · 04-06-2008, 03:32 AM

These are a couple of pictures I saved of Bobby K's work. Here's the link to ORD's Disconnects.... http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/swaybarkit.htm

nu2-72 · 04-09-2008, 04:26 AM

I looked at all the pictures and although none show factory brackets in use, I like some of them. Thanks to Bobby K. for sending me his pics. And I like the idea special-k showed of channel.
So, I decided to make my own. The plan was this.
I was concerned about bobby's mounted to the crossmember only and did not personally like the channel look. But I really like the idea of using the frame as a more solid platform and using the crossmember for additional bracing.
Bobby's looked great ( his welds looked very good) and the finished product is almost not noticible. I like the idea that something has been done but you must look to find it.
But I also like the look that a Company might give to an aftermarket product (say if Skyjacker were to do it).
So I decided to custom bend a modified channel. I removed the rivets from the lower crossmember locations and the rivets from the core support/spring mount.
My channel will use grade 8 bolts in these 4 locations. I contoured the flange to match the crossmember. Last I will lay out a series of holes to 1) lighten the channel and 2) give drain locations and 3) give a modern perforated look.
Here is my start.
And gentlemen, there is nothing wrong with your work. I have taken ideas from everyone and done my own thing. Thanks for your help.

**special-K** · 04-10-2008, 01:58 PM

That`s beautiful.Should do the trick,too.

04-04-2008, 08:15 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	sway bar pics needed. I need pics and details on installing a sway bar on a 72 3/4 4x4. I have just placed the front axle back under the frame and would like to mount a bar. I have brackets from a later truck, the bar. bushings and axle pads. The brackets simply do not fit the frame because of several issues. How did you do it? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-05-2008, 08:58 AM	#2
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: sway bar pics needed. Don't know what parts he (kbracing96) used but this is one of the few I have seen on a 4X4. He also used a 'link' onto the diff which makes the whole thing 'work'. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

04-05-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: sway bar pics needed. There`s one installed on my GMC by the previous owner.I`ll get a picture by tomorrow after the rain stops. Here`s one shot.He just bolted c-channel across the rails. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-06-2008 at 03:35 AM.

04-05-2008, 03:18 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: sway bar pics needed. These are the brackets that I have and Billsbowtie has a thread with the correct ones? Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-06-2008, 01:22 AM	#5
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: sway bar pics needed. Kevin, I found the article that BoobyK did on his brackets he made for his K-5 but for some reason pics arent showing up. Maybe he will see this and post some..they came out really nice. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140216 __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-06-2008, 03:32 AM	#6
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: sway bar pics needed. These are a couple of pictures I saved of Bobby K's work. Here's the link to ORD's Disconnects.... http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/swaybarkit.htm Attached Images __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

04-09-2008, 04:26 AM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: sway bar pics needed. I looked at all the pictures and although none show factory brackets in use, I like some of them. Thanks to Bobby K. for sending me his pics. And I like the idea special-k showed of channel. So, I decided to make my own. The plan was this. I was concerned about bobby's mounted to the crossmember only and did not personally like the channel look. But I really like the idea of using the frame as a more solid platform and using the crossmember for additional bracing. Bobby's looked great ( his welds looked very good) and the finished product is almost not noticible. I like the idea that something has been done but you must look to find it. But I also like the look that a Company might give to an aftermarket product (say if Skyjacker were to do it). So I decided to custom bend a modified channel. I removed the rivets from the lower crossmember locations and the rivets from the core support/spring mount. My channel will use grade 8 bolts in these 4 locations. I contoured the flange to match the crossmember. Last I will lay out a series of holes to 1) lighten the channel and 2) give drain locations and 3) give a modern perforated look. Here is my start. And gentlemen, there is nothing wrong with your work. I have taken ideas from everyone and done my own thing. Thanks for your help. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

04-10-2008, 01:58 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: sway bar pics needed. That`s beautiful.Should do the trick,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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