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72c10step · 10-18-2003, 05:12 PM

Went to a local salvage yard today (out at college), and grabbed this off an 87 3/4 ton 2wd GMC. Only paid $20 for it! It even has all 4 brackets in good shape too. Now I just have to find out the diameter so I can get new bushings for it. Anybody have a guess?

lukecp · 10-18-2003, 05:21 PM

Sweet deal!

Just measure the cross section of the bar with a ruler....it is proably 1-1/8" if it is off a 3/4 ton.

Tx Firefighter · 10-18-2003, 06:02 PM

Adjust a crescent wrench to fit it real snug, then remove the wrench and measure it with a ruler.

I'm betting it's a 1 1/4. If so see my FAQ swaybar page for bushing part number.

72c10step · 10-18-2003, 09:23 PM

Thanks guys!

PanelDeland · 10-18-2003, 09:29 PM

You can use a fitted wrench to find size.If a 1 1/4 fits over it but a 1 1/8 doesn't figure it's a 1 1/4.

dinnut · 10-18-2003, 09:48 PM

sweet. wish i had one of thsoe

Dusti · 10-19-2003, 06:06 PM

72c10step,
Did you get the 2 brackets off the frame?They are riveted on and a pain to get off when you are out in a wrecking yard.

Bob W

72shadetree · 10-19-2003, 06:52 PM

cool

72c10step · 10-19-2003, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dusti
72c10step,
Did you get the 2 brackets off the frame?They are riveted on and a pain to get off when you are out in a wrecking yard.

Bob W

No I didn't, I didn't have the proper tools to get them off. I was told you can get brand new ones at any GM dealer, and I've seen them on Early Classic Enterprises site too if I remember correctly.

Tx Firefighter · 10-19-2003, 08:32 PM

Frame brackets are GM part number 6271375

72c10step · 10-19-2003, 08:41 PM

They are both the same part #? Thanks for the info TX Firefighter, I've been following your thread in the FAQ section of your install. Very well done!

72c10step · 10-22-2003, 03:36 PM

Finally got a chance to measure the sway bar today with my friend's tools. I used TX Firefighter's method of putting the crescent wrench around the bar and measuring the opening. The wrench only went 1 1/8" wide, and didn't fit over the bar, so it must be a 1 1/4" bar. Thanks everyone for the ideas! Check out my new post (part 2) to see the stuff I found today!

10-18-2003, 05:12 PM	#1
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Look at what I found at the yard today! Went to a local salvage yard today (out at college), and grabbed this off an 87 3/4 ton 2wd GMC. Only paid $20 for it! It even has all 4 brackets in good shape too. Now I just have to find out the diameter so I can get new bushings for it. Anybody have a guess? Attached Images __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

10-18-2003, 05:21 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Sweet deal! Just measure the cross section of the bar with a ruler....it is proably 1-1/8" if it is off a 3/4 ton. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-18-2003, 06:02 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Adjust a crescent wrench to fit it real snug, then remove the wrench and measure it with a ruler. I'm betting it's a 1 1/4. If so see my FAQ swaybar page for bushing part number. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-18-2003, 09:23 PM	#4
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Thanks guys! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

10-18-2003, 09:29 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	You can use a fitted wrench to find size.If a 1 1/4 fits over it but a 1 1/8 doesn't figure it's a 1 1/4. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-18-2003, 09:48 PM	#6
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10-19-2003, 06:06 PM	#7
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	72c10step, Did you get the 2 brackets off the frame?They are riveted on and a pain to get off when you are out in a wrecking yard. Bob W __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

10-19-2003, 06:52 PM	#8
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	cool __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

10-19-2003, 08:32 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Frame brackets are GM part number 6271375 __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-19-2003, 08:41 PM	#11
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	They are both the same part #? Thanks for the info TX Firefighter, I've been following your thread in the FAQ section of your install. Very well done! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

10-22-2003, 03:36 PM	#12
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Finally got a chance to measure the sway bar today with my friend's tools. I used TX Firefighter's method of putting the crescent wrench around the bar and measuring the opening. The wrench only went 1 1/8" wide, and didn't fit over the bar, so it must be a 1 1/4" bar. Thanks everyone for the ideas! Check out my new post (part 2) to see the stuff I found today! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

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