Did I install the front sway bar upside down? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shaky · 10-11-2010, 11:10 AM

Can anybody tell from the pic? Something doesn't seem right...

68GMCCustom · 10-11-2010, 11:14 AM

not sure... but I don't think it would work upside down?

Indyuke · 10-11-2010, 12:21 PM

Here's a pic of the factory swaybar in my 70 for reference. It kinda looks like you've got it installed right. It could be that you've got to put the weight back on the wheels to know for sure.

70c/10barebone · 10-11-2010, 12:29 PM

It looks correct to me. It seems the angle of the A arm bushing and the tip of the sway bar would be hard to align and tighten down without the weight of the truck on the suspension. That may be why you are having doubts.

Shaky · 10-11-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Indyuke

Here's a pic of the factory swaybar in my 70 for reference. It kinda looks like you've got it installed right. It could be that you've got to put the weight back on the wheels to know for sure.

The jack stands are under the lower control arms, however the truck is disassembled - only the drivetrain is on the frame.

It took a little doing to get the last bushing down on the control arm. I had to use a long bolt to drag it down. Maybe I need the entire vehicle weight on the suspension?

OhOneWS6 · 10-11-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

The jack stands are under the lower control arms, however the truck is disassembled - only the drivetrain is on the frame.

It took a little doing to get the last bushing down on the control arm. I had to use a long bolt to drag it down. Maybe I need the entire vehicle weight on the suspension?

Even with the stand under the control arm the suspension is partially un-spring. You would have to have the stand out under the spindle to be the same load as sitting on the tires. That in combination with the body being off you are probably really close to having no load on the suspension at all. Bar looks right to me.

ewoody625 · 10-11-2010, 01:22 PM

I had problems with fit/mounting the sway bar I bought from cpp. I called there tech support and they told me it needs to be installed at ride weight so basicly its like the last thing to install, but I think Im still gonna come up short. Have to wait and see when i get to that point like 3 years from now lol.

Shaky · 10-11-2010, 02:41 PM

I think you guys are right - there's just not enough weight on the suspension. Thanks for your help.

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10-11-2010, 11:14 AM	#2
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10-11-2010, 12:21 PM	#3
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Did I install the front sway bar upside down? Here's a pic of the factory swaybar in my 70 for reference. It kinda looks like you've got it installed right. It could be that you've got to put the weight back on the wheels to know for sure. Last edited by Indyuke; 10-11-2010 at 12:22 PM.

10-11-2010, 12:29 PM	#4
70c/10barebone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 79	Re: Did I install the front sway bar upside down? It looks correct to me. It seems the angle of the A arm bushing and the tip of the sway bar would be hard to align and tighten down without the weight of the truck on the suspension. That may be why you are having doubts. __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 250

10-11-2010, 01:22 PM	#7
ewoody625 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: valparaiso,in Posts: 730	Re: Did I install the front sway bar upside down? I had problems with fit/mounting the sway bar I bought from cpp. I called there tech support and they told me it needs to be installed at ride weight so basicly its like the last thing to install, but I think Im still gonna come up short. Have to wait and see when i get to that point like 3 years from now lol. __________________ Eric 70 CST10 long bed in pieces also factory air and cruise(the project) 18 Silverado crew cab 5.3 4x4 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402166

10-11-2010, 02:41 PM	#8
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Did I install the front sway bar upside down? I think you guys are right - there's just not enough weight on the suspension. Thanks for your help. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

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