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chrislehr · 11-02-2008, 09:22 PM

Thanks to teeitup.

From this (dont know which, that's teeitup's pic)

To this:

Have brand new ECE mounting hardware and rubber. Will get it on and pics taken later this week and will bump this thread.

JohnnyBeagle · 11-02-2008, 09:50 PM

looks NICE

**N2TRUX** · 11-03-2008, 12:59 AM

Cleaned right up...

Lippyp · 11-03-2008, 09:41 AM

I did mine in red and went with the same hardware as you, bolted right up.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-03-2008, 10:26 AM

Very nice, but it's not NOS

When you try it out for the first time, you'll wonder why you didn't put one on sooner!

chrislehr · 11-03-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Very nice, but it's not NOS

When you try it out for the first time, you'll wonder why you didn't put one on sooner!

Everyone keeps saying that! I cannot wait to get it installed.

chrislehr · 11-03-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Very nice, but it's not NOS

New to me, original then?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-03-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrislehr

New to me, original then?

It's all good, it's just that some people get all excited around here when they see those magical NOS letters in a thread topic

They expect to see a GM box and sticker on it

big_al_71 · 11-03-2008, 12:32 PM

Great job,,,
Sway bars make a huge difference!!!!

rscam · 11-03-2008, 11:54 AM

He probably meant OEM instead of NOS.

jayharrell · 11-03-2008, 02:05 PM

Looks great!!!!

It does make alot of difference. i put a newer burb bar on mine, a little beefyer. I'm not driving around like a bobble head any more.

72BlckButy · 11-03-2008, 04:10 PM

Nice work chrislehr!

I've got a refreshened one sitting in my garage, compliments of lolife99. I still haven't gotten it mounted and it's been painted for 8+months.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-03-2008, 08:35 PM

Very nice congrats..

teeitup · 11-03-2008, 10:21 PM

looks good Chris!!! On the Upper frame bracket, the rear part of it mounts into the hole where there is a rivet holding on the front frame crossmember

tcb-1 · 11-04-2008, 01:03 PM

the grease zerk fitting brackets mount on the frame.

ashx2 · 11-04-2008, 01:43 PM

So does the sway bar only help w/the side to side travel or does it help eliminate the bouncy bouncy crap like when you're going through an intersection w/a dip?

Never delt w/sway bars, so this is a learning experience for me. And also, it'll help me know what I need to add in the near future.

Thanks,
Greg

Lippyp · 11-04-2008, 02:45 PM

A sway bar stops your truck leaning over so much when you corner. If you're getting a bouncy ride then you probably need new shock absorbers/dampers or your springs may also be tired.

jkaylor68gmc · 11-04-2008, 02:55 PM

I also bought one from teeitup and redid it but never installed it.

my67chevytruck · 11-17-2008, 12:34 PM

Chris, you get your sway bar installed?

we got ours installed last night there is alot of tension on that bar , we had a heck of a time but its installed.

my camera batteries are charging but i will post up a pic shortly.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-17-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Chris, you get your sway bar installed?

we got ours installed last night there is alot of tension on that bar , we had a heck of a time but its installed.

my camera batteries are charging but i will post up a pic shortly.

???

Is your truck lowered? My truck is stock height. The bar installed easily.

my67chevytruck · 11-17-2008, 01:11 PM

we put ECE 2 1/2 drop spindles with the ECE mounts and lowered frame bar mounts. . do you have a pic of yours installed. do you have alot of upward pull on the bar in the LCA? i can see a gap in the bushing where it's pulling up.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-17-2008, 02:01 PM

I have an ECE 1-1/4" sway bar using stock height brackets. Maybe because you lowered your truck with spindles and not springs there is a little bit of pull on the sway bar? Drop spindles do not affect the overall suspension geometry, just the location of the spindle. Springs change geometry.

Also: You have NO WEIGHT at all on your suspension, that will drop the suspension a good bit, which will ease the "pull" on the LCA mount

You're probably fine, just need to get your truck done

These are the only pics I have.

70rs/ss · 11-17-2008, 04:08 PM

I've seen those mounted without the frame bracket part, I just figured that was for a lowered truck?? I pulled a couple of them from a motorhome, need one for my 4X4, 73 and up looks like that'll work for the 4X, any ideas on the no bracket/lowered deal ??

72BlckButy · 11-17-2008, 04:19 PM

70rs/ss... you can either mount the bushings directly to the frame by drilling new holes; or you can buy the "lowered" brackets and mount it this way. I believe either method is best used on a lowered truck as the bar will be pulled to high on a stock height truck and bind the sway bar. 2/4 I would use stock brackets, and anything lower I would use either method mentioned above.

Here's another thought as well....

I've also seen people use the stock brackets on a lowered truck, but mount the bushing on the inside of the stock bracket, so the bar is actually high off the ground, but optimized the stock brackets.

dfosh · 11-17-2008, 04:28 PM

I used a 1 1/4 inch bar from salvage yard with ECE lowered bracket kit on my 68 GMC . It fit great about 30 min install . Truck is all stock for now . Truck did handle better . I still have the skinney stock tires .

11-02-2008, 09:22 PM	#1
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	refinished a NOS sway bar today.. Thanks to teeitup. From this (dont know which, that's teeitup's pic) To this: Have brand new ECE mounting hardware and rubber. Will get it on and pics taken later this week and will bump this thread.

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. Very nice, but it's not NOS When you try it out for the first time, you'll wonder why you didn't put one on sooner! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-03-2008 at 10:28 AM.

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ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. So does the sway bar only help w/the side to side travel or does it help eliminate the bouncy bouncy crap like when you're going through an intersection w/a dip? Never delt w/sway bars, so this is a learning experience for me. And also, it'll help me know what I need to add in the near future. Thanks, Greg

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Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. A sway bar stops your truck leaning over so much when you corner. If you're getting a bouncy ride then you probably need new shock absorbers/dampers or your springs may also be tired. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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11-17-2008, 12:34 PM	#19
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. Chris, you get your sway bar installed? we got ours installed last night there is alot of tension on that bar , we had a heck of a time but its installed. my camera batteries are charging but i will post up a pic shortly. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 11-17-2008 at 12:34 PM.

11-17-2008, 01:11 PM	#21
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. we put ECE 2 1/2 drop spindles with the ECE mounts and lowered frame bar mounts. . do you have a pic of yours installed. do you have alot of upward pull on the bar in the LCA? i can see a gap in the bushing where it's pulling up. Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 11-17-2008 at 01:19 PM.

11-17-2008, 02:01 PM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. I have an ECE 1-1/4" sway bar using stock height brackets. Maybe because you lowered your truck with spindles and not springs there is a little bit of pull on the sway bar? Drop spindles do not affect the overall suspension geometry, just the location of the spindle. Springs change geometry. Also: You have NO WEIGHT at all on your suspension, that will drop the suspension a good bit, which will ease the "pull" on the LCA mount You're probably fine, just need to get your truck done These are the only pics I have. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-17-2008 at 04:16 PM.

11-17-2008, 04:08 PM	#23
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. I've seen those mounted without the frame bracket part, I just figured that was for a lowered truck?? I pulled a couple of them from a motorhome, need one for my 4X4, 73 and up looks like that'll work for the 4X, any ideas on the no bracket/lowered deal ??

11-17-2008, 04:19 PM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. 70rs/ss... you can either mount the bushings directly to the frame by drilling new holes; or you can buy the "lowered" brackets and mount it this way. I believe either method is best used on a lowered truck as the bar will be pulled to high on a stock height truck and bind the sway bar. 2/4 I would use stock brackets, and anything lower I would use either method mentioned above. Here's another thought as well.... I've also seen people use the stock brackets on a lowered truck, but mount the bushing on the inside of the stock bracket, so the bar is actually high off the ground, but optimized the stock brackets. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-17-2008, 04:28 PM	#25
dfosh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: greeneville tn Posts: 237	Re: refinished a NOS sway bar today.. I used a 1 1/4 inch bar from salvage yard with ECE lowered bracket kit on my 68 GMC . It fit great about 30 min install . Truck is all stock for now . Truck did handle better . I still have the skinney stock tires .

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