The skinny on Aftermarket Sway Bars? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tony_SS · 11-23-2009, 01:04 PM

I already have a factory front sway bar but am looking to upgrade to a thicker front bar and to add a rear sway bar to improve handling. What do you all recommend for a front and rear?

Here's how my search came up for the front:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...t/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Beltech has a front 1 3/8 for the front, which is the largest of the bunch.
Addco offers 2 different ones at 1 1/4?

And the rear search:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...r/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Beltech again has the biggest at 1 1/4
And Addco offers up 3 this time??

Does anyone has a experience with any of these aftermarket bars? I am looking for a bolt-on install. I do NOT want to drill out the frame or arms to mount these so I'm going to be doing my research before I order.

TIA for any feedback or experience about these!

northern 85 · 11-23-2009, 05:40 PM

Go with one from a 3/4 or 1 ton 2wd that has the 1 1/4 bar, new bushings and it will bolt right in. Just installed 2, and the owners love em!

cochino12 · 11-23-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

I already have a factory front sway bar but am looking to upgrade to a thicker front bar and to add a rear sway bar to improve handling. What do you all recommend for a front and rear?

Here's how my search came up for the front:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...t/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Beltech has a front 1 3/8 for the front, which is the largest of the bunch.
Addco offers 2 different ones at 1 1/4?

And the rear search:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...r/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Beltech again has the biggest at 1 1/4
And Addco offers up 3 this time??

Does anyone has a experience with any of these aftermarket bars? I am looking for a bolt-on install. I do NOT want to drill out the frame or arms to mount these so I'm going to be doing my research before I order.

TIA for any feedback or experience about these!

I added a Helwig to my old '85 and it was one of the best upgrades I did, that truck cornered awesome!!!

I think the stock 3/4 idea would be fine and it would save you a few $$ too.

Alex1 · 11-23-2009, 08:10 PM

Don't buy the kit for trucks that did not come with the swaybar - I have one and it's staying in the garage - you need to drill holes in the control arms and under th rad support - I already have the factory holes, there's no way I'm installing that. Also you cant keep your plastic spoiler!

I bought my piece of crap from Brothers.

Justins76 · 11-23-2009, 11:08 PM

I got the Belltechs. The front will fit if your truck originally came with a bar. The rear requires drilling a hole on each side in the frame for the endlinks to mount to.

chevymotocross · 11-24-2009, 01:52 AM

I put the Belltech on my truck which was not sway bar equipped from the factory. Night and day difference and it was very easy to install since the factory holes are already there.

11-23-2009, 01:04 PM	#1
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	The skinny on Aftermarket Sway Bars? I already have a factory front sway bar but am looking to upgrade to a thicker front bar and to add a rear sway bar to improve handling. What do you all recommend for a front and rear? Here's how my search came up for the front: http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...t/?Ns=Rank\|Asc Beltech has a front 1 3/8 for the front, which is the largest of the bunch. Addco offers 2 different ones at 1 1/4? And the rear search: http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...r/?Ns=Rank\|Asc Beltech again has the biggest at 1 1/4 And Addco offers up 3 this time?? Does anyone has a experience with any of these aftermarket bars? I am looking for a bolt-on install. I do NOT want to drill out the frame or arms to mount these so I'm going to be doing my research before I order. TIA for any feedback or experience about these!

11-23-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: The skinny on Aftermarket Sway Bars? Go with one from a 3/4 or 1 ton 2wd that has the 1 1/4 bar, new bushings and it will bolt right in. Just installed 2, and the owners love em!

11-23-2009, 08:10 PM	#4
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: The skinny on Aftermarket Sway Bars? Don't buy the kit for trucks that did not come with the swaybar - I have one and it's staying in the garage - you need to drill holes in the control arms and under th rad support - I already have the factory holes, there's no way I'm installing that. Also you cant keep your plastic spoiler! I bought my piece of crap from Brothers.

11-23-2009, 11:08 PM	#5
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: The skinny on Aftermarket Sway Bars? I got the Belltechs. The front will fit if your truck originally came with a bar. The rear requires drilling a hole on each side in the frame for the endlinks to mount to. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

11-24-2009, 01:52 AM	#6
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: The skinny on Aftermarket Sway Bars? I put the Belltech on my truck which was not sway bar equipped from the factory. Night and day difference and it was very easy to install since the factory holes are already there. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch



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