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09-24-2008, 02:23 PM
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front swaybar stands
I'm about to install my front swaybar (1-1/4"
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09-24-2008, 03:02 PM
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Re: front swaybar stands
You can actually install a sway bar without using sway bar brackets, but I think it will depend on how low your truck is. If it's at stock height, then I would use the standard bracket, otherwise lowered brackets/no brackets, would probably put your suspension in a bind.
Since your truck is lowered, I think you would be okay to bolt them directly to the frame and not worry about the brackets. It will pull the bar that much more off the ground... and clearance is a good thing! Good luck with the install!
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09-24-2008, 04:24 PM
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Re: front swaybar stands
I got 2 1/2 drop spindles on our project and I got all the sway bar brackets, should I use the stands also w stock height springs? I do need one of those
1 1/4 bars though seeing I dont have a swaybar itself!! thanks guys
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09-24-2008, 05:46 PM
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Re: front swaybar stands
I got the kit from ece brackets , bushings ,bolts everything except the bar . I got that at junk yard for about ten bucks . complete set was about 64.00.Truck is 68 gmc everything on the truck is stock i used the lowered brackets.Every thing worked great about an hour to install.
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09-24-2008, 08:12 PM
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Re: front swaybar stands
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Mild drop (2-4") = shorter aftermarket stands. Extreme drop (6+") bolt it directly to the frame. Each one of these scenarios should keep the bar level w/the frame @ ride height.
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09-25-2008, 02:39 AM
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Re: front swaybar stands
IIRC for a mild drop you can flip the bar upside-down and bolt it to the frame. I seem to recall having done this on my '67 many years ago.
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09-25-2008, 06:46 AM
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Re: front swaybar stands
Here is a process created by a board member with pictures. Found in FAQ
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338
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09-25-2008, 08:15 AM
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09-25-2008, 02:14 PM
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09-25-2008, 02:21 PM
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09-25-2008, 02:58 PM
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Re: front swaybar stands
4" drops would be spindles & springs (or bags) & would be where I would start considering the use of the shorter stands (or reversing the mounting position using the stock stands).
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