Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jon01 · 07-21-2013, 10:52 AM

Apparently my 71 doesn't have either a front or rear bar.
This makes for some interesting driving dynamics at highway speeds

I was leaning towards the CPP f/r setup as it's inexpensive and looks like it would work well.
However I've read of people having interference issues on lowered trucks, especially when they run a rack conversion which I could see doing in the future.
I don't plan on doing anything drastic with mine beyond the 5.5/6 drop I have in the garage for it but I sure don't want to be stuck with parts that don't fit.

So, what are you guys running on your rides for sway bars and how happy are you with the fit/function?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-21-2013, 11:58 PM

Stock one tons fit great like they were almost made too lol

But seriously none of the aftermarket ones I've seen fit as good as oem
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Jon01 · 07-22-2013, 08:58 AM

Fair enough!
What year tonners do you get them off of?

Tx Firefighter · 07-22-2013, 09:45 PM

Any square body truck. Basically any 73-87, but they did make 1 tons and Suburbans in the old body style up through 91.
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Jon01 · 07-23-2013, 09:58 AM

Cool - thanks man!

**robnolimit** · 07-24-2013, 12:04 PM

Take a look at our No Limit C10 bars. Both the front and rear offer several improvements over the OE style. They may not be as cheap as other brands, but then again, there not as 'cheap'.

oldno7 · 07-31-2013, 12:50 PM

I would like to seen some install pics i picked one up from porterbuilt and still havnt installed it, i guess im stupid but i like being pos its correct and tend to overthink things. Im thinking you have to drill out a hole in the frame but not sure truck has a 4/6 drop

sduckworth13 · 08-02-2013, 10:41 PM

Found this today while looking for rear sway bar options for my truck
http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm
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wraprail · 08-04-2013, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Found this today while looking for rear sway bar options for my truck
http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm
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Change the end links to rod ends and forget all that spacer crap. If the bar needs a little tweek to fit right, use a very hot torch. Done it without issue. It's only metal.

07-21-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
Jon01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 450	Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? Apparently my 71 doesn't have either a front or rear bar. This makes for some interesting driving dynamics at highway speeds I was leaning towards the CPP f/r setup as it's inexpensive and looks like it would work well. However I've read of people having interference issues on lowered trucks, especially when they run a rack conversion which I could see doing in the future. I don't plan on doing anything drastic with mine beyond the 5.5/6 drop I have in the garage for it but I sure don't want to be stuck with parts that don't fit. So, what are you guys running on your rides for sway bars and how happy are you with the fit/function? __________________ 64 Biscayne - 230/PG, Accuair E-Level, 18/20 Bonneville C's. 68 Charger R/T - #'s matching 440/auto car, 499/727/3.91. 68 GTX - 440/4-speed, Dana 60. 44,000 miles. 71 SWB C10 - LQ4+S476r 06 Duramax - LBZ - Exhaust, EFI Live, etc...

07-21-2013, 11:58 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? Stock one tons fit great like they were almost made too lol But seriously none of the aftermarket ones I've seen fit as good as oem Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-22-2013, 08:58 AM	#3
Jon01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 450	Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? Fair enough! What year tonners do you get them off of?

07-22-2013, 09:45 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? Any square body truck. Basically any 73-87, but they did make 1 tons and Suburbans in the old body style up through 91. Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2013, 09:58 AM	#5
Jon01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 450	Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? Cool - thanks man!

07-24-2013, 12:04 PM	#6
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? Take a look at our No Limit C10 bars. Both the front and rear offer several improvements over the OE style. They may not be as cheap as other brands, but then again, there not as 'cheap'. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

07-31-2013, 12:50 PM	#7
oldno7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ill. Posts: 584	Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? I would like to seen some install pics i picked one up from porterbuilt and still havnt installed it, i guess im stupid but i like being pos its correct and tend to overthink things. Im thinking you have to drill out a hole in the frame but not sure truck has a 4/6 drop __________________ Hi everyone, It's nice to know there's other people just as crazy about these old trucks as I am. oldno7

08-02-2013, 10:41 PM	#8
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't? Found this today while looking for rear sway bar options for my truck http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott



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