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Thumpt · 12-19-2012, 10:22 PM

I want to fit a sway bar to my 69 c10, what can you recommend, I have looked at the ridetech, just wondering what else is out there.
Thanks Mark.
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sjarrett71 · 12-19-2012, 10:33 PM

I've intalled a couple of original ones and they work just perfect. Couldn't ask for a more noticeable improvement from single part.

Hubscrub · 12-19-2012, 10:36 PM

i got one off a mid 70's 3/4 ton truck for 20buck at the yard, they all bolt up through 87 models i just bought the lowered truck mounts from ece

**Already Gone** · 12-20-2012, 01:08 AM

For the price a frontt sway bar is the best bang for the buck add-on you can do. I put a 1 1/4 inch from a 70's Camper Special 3/4 ton and added the polyurethane bushing and brackets for lowered trucks that ECE sells and could fel the difference in handling right away.
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Scottshotrods · 12-20-2012, 11:24 AM

Take a look at CPP they have bolt on Sway-bars for your truck.We sell the complete line of CPP parts.We run a Special on there parts YEAR ROUND.

You can call us at the shop or p/m me or e-mail me

(805)485-0382
justin@scottshotrod.com

Justin

70blackfish · 12-20-2012, 11:26 AM

how about a good fitting rear sway bar.....?

brad_man_72 · 12-20-2012, 02:56 PM

Their is no best sway bar. Sway bars reduce body roll and reduce traction. Its best to do quite a bit of reading and knowing where you want to end up before spending a bunch of money.
Stock bars from square bodies work great for the money.
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1970 C10 MJW · 12-20-2012, 03:12 PM

since when does a sway bar reduce traction???

ryans69chevy · 12-20-2012, 09:12 PM

What benefit do the lower mounts from ece do? Is that needed? Or how much drop do you need to have before this are required?

Thanks,
Ryan
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ol_skool_chevy · 12-20-2012, 09:35 PM

F body Camero.
I got mine at pick and pull $20.00 with all the brackets.
1 1/4 inch.
dont waste your money buying CPP, or hotchick's, or those other high end bars.
IMHP

**NGN** · 12-20-2012, 10:10 PM

I used a C-10 sway bar don't no year, 67-72 from a V8 in my 67 short fleet straight 6, works great notice right away. Don't know if there's a differents between sway bars when it's for a V8 or L6

**Already Gone** · 12-20-2012, 10:54 PM

[QUOTE=ryans69chevy;5769642]What benefit do the lower mounts from ece do? Is that needed? Or how much drop do you need to have before this are required?

Thanks,
Ryan
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A popular drop is 4 inches in the front and I think with that amount of drop ( or more ) and using stock brackets which are I'm sure are another 4 inch drop you could hit the sway bar on curbstones etc. I got the lowered brackets cause I needed new brackets and they weren't expensive and unless you get down on your hands and knees you cant see the sway bar on my stock height truck even with the 29 inch high tires, and I like that you can't see the sway bar.
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brad_man_72 · 12-21-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 C10 MJW

since when does a sway bar reduce traction???

I'm sorry I thought this was common suspension tuning knowledge. Why else would sway bars come in sizes less than 4", why that when allowed racecars use adjustable sway bars, when you have 4 springs pushing down evenly on 4 tires you have the most traction available.
Blah blah blah, roll center, yada yada yada, camber curver, wonk wonk wonk, tire deflection, knuck knuck knuck, chassis flex, yougettheidearight? If not go to the suspension side of the forum and read "make it handle"
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Thumpt · 12-22-2012, 05:17 PM

Thanks for all of the replies, much appreciated. I should mention is is on air bags and rides quite low. I see that hotchkis has a 25% off sale on at the moment too.
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Thumpt · 12-22-2012, 08:23 PM

67anthony · 12-22-2012, 08:27 PM

Good looking truck

CC69Rat · 12-22-2012, 09:29 PM

I have Hellwig bars, front and rear .. The rear one is a little bit of a pain to mount but overall I really like it.

Smith & Sons · 12-23-2012, 05:28 PM

Purchase a front sway bar from POL & had to modify the mounting brackets to get it to fit.I think Helwig would be better quality.You get what you pay for.

**leddzepp** · 12-23-2012, 05:39 PM

I have an OEM sway bar on my truck, works just fine.

big_al_71 · 12-23-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

Take a look at CPP they have bolt on Sway-bars for your truck.We sell the complete line of CPP parts.We run a Special on there parts YEAR ROUND.

You can call us at the shop or p/m me or e-mail me

(805)485-0382
justin@scottshotrod.com

Justin

I had both front and rear from CPP and they worked great.

ryans69chevy · 12-23-2012, 06:31 PM

So with a 2.5 drop in front do you think the lowered brackets are needed?
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**leddzepp** · 12-23-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

So with a 2.5 drop in front do you think the lowered brackets are needed?
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No.

swanga c10 · 01-16-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I had both front and rear from CPP and they worked great.

I'm guessing when changing from a stock sway bar to a cpp bar you need to drill a hole in the lower control arm as they are mounted differently?
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nate68 · 01-18-2013, 05:08 AM

I'm also trying to figure out what to do for the rear as there are a few different types. For example, Hotchkis has 2 different ones. Do they all perform the same?

Andy4639 · 01-18-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumpt

I want to fit a sway bar to my 69 c10, what can you recommend, I have looked at the ridetech, just wondering what else is out there.
Thanks Mark.
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I have the ECP front bar with lower brackets. I like it just fine.

For the rear I bought a Z-28 rear sway bar.

It takes a little work but it was worth it. You need spacers for the frame mounts but they are easy enough to make. I have a extra set by the way.

I bought the clamps for 3" exshaust to clamp the bar to the axle.

12-19-2012, 10:22 PM	#1
Thumpt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 35	What sway bar to use ? I want to fit a sway bar to my 69 c10, what can you recommend, I have looked at the ridetech, just wondering what else is out there. Thanks Mark. Posted via Mobile Device

12-19-2012, 10:33 PM	#2
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: What sway bar to use ? I've intalled a couple of original ones and they work just perfect. Couldn't ask for a more noticeable improvement from single part. __________________ -Scott-

12-19-2012, 10:36 PM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What sway bar to use ? i got one off a mid 70's 3/4 ton truck for 20buck at the yard, they all bolt up through 87 models i just bought the lowered truck mounts from ece __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-20-2012, 01:08 AM	#4
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What sway bar to use ? For the price a frontt sway bar is the best bang for the buck add-on you can do. I put a 1 1/4 inch from a 70's Camper Special 3/4 ton and added the polyurethane bushing and brackets for lowered trucks that ECE sells and could fel the difference in handling right away. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-20-2012, 11:24 AM	#5
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: What sway bar to use ? Take a look at CPP they have bolt on Sway-bars for your truck.We sell the complete line of CPP parts.We run a Special on there parts YEAR ROUND. You can call us at the shop or p/m me or e-mail me (805)485-0382 justin@scottshotrod.com Justin

12-20-2012, 11:26 AM	#6
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: What sway bar to use ? how about a good fitting rear sway bar.....? __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

12-20-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: What sway bar to use ? Their is no best sway bar. Sway bars reduce body roll and reduce traction. Its best to do quite a bit of reading and knowing where you want to end up before spending a bunch of money. Stock bars from square bodies work great for the money. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

12-20-2012, 03:12 PM	#8
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: What sway bar to use ? since when does a sway bar reduce traction??? __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

12-20-2012, 09:12 PM	#9
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,082	Re: What sway bar to use ? What benefit do the lower mounts from ece do? Is that needed? Or how much drop do you need to have before this are required? Thanks, Ryan Posted via Mobile Device

12-20-2012, 09:35 PM	#10
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: What sway bar to use ? F body Camero. I got mine at pick and pull $20.00 with all the brackets. 1 1/4 inch. dont waste your money buying CPP, or hotchick's, or those other high end bars. IMHP __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-20-2012, 10:10 PM	#11
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 832	Re: What sway bar to use ? I used a C-10 sway bar don't no year, 67-72 from a V8 in my 67 short fleet straight 6, works great notice right away. Don't know if there's a differents between sway bars when it's for a V8 or L6

12-20-2012, 10:54 PM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What sway bar to use ? [QUOTE=ryans69chevy;5769642]What benefit do the lower mounts from ece do? Is that needed? Or how much drop do you need to have before this are required? Thanks, Ryan [size=1]Posted via Mobile Device[ A popular drop is 4 inches in the front and I think with that amount of drop ( or more ) and using stock brackets which are I'm sure are another 4 inch drop you could hit the sway bar on curbstones etc. I got the lowered brackets cause I needed new brackets and they weren't expensive and unless you get down on your hands and knees you cant see the sway bar on my stock height truck even with the 29 inch high tires, and I like that you can't see the sway bar. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-22-2012, 05:17 PM	#14
Thumpt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 35	Re: What sway bar to use ? Thanks for all of the replies, much appreciated. I should mention is is on air bags and rides quite low. I see that hotchkis has a 25% off sale on at the moment too. Posted via Mobile Device

12-22-2012, 08:23 PM	#15
Thumpt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 35	Re: What sway bar to use ?

12-22-2012, 08:27 PM	#16
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: What sway bar to use ? Good looking truck



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12-22-2012, 09:29 PM	#17
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,211	Re: What sway bar to use ? I have Hellwig bars, front and rear .. The rear one is a little bit of a pain to mount but overall I really like it. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-23-2012, 05:28 PM	#18
Smith & Sons Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Silverdale,Wa Posts: 48	Re: What sway bar to use ? Purchase a front sway bar from POL & had to modify the mounting brackets to get it to fit.I think Helwig would be better quality.You get what you pay for.

12-23-2012, 05:39 PM	#19
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: What sway bar to use ? I have an OEM sway bar on my truck, works just fine. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-23-2012, 06:31 PM	#21
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,082	Re: What sway bar to use ? So with a 2.5 drop in front do you think the lowered brackets are needed? Posted via Mobile Device

01-18-2013, 05:08 AM	#24
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	Re: What sway bar to use ? I'm also trying to figure out what to do for the rear as there are a few different types. For example, Hotchkis has 2 different ones. Do they all perform the same? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

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