mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Greasey Harley · 12-05-2020, 01:51 AM

Today I salvaged the sway bar off a square body C20.
I plan on using it on my '68 C10. I ordered the bushings and a pair of mounts for a lowered truck.
I don't have all the parts yet, and my front end is currently ripped apart.

It doesn't look like the '68 has mounting holes in the frame for the sway bar brackets.

Is there a measurement for these, or do I just "kinda eyeball it"?
Perhaps it will be self explanatory when everything is together?

Junk yard pickin' pics:

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**MySons68C20** · 12-05-2020, 12:40 PM

I'll take a pic along with dimensions of my C20 if someone doesn't beat me to it.

**MySons68C20** · 12-05-2020, 06:15 PM

Didn't get a pic but I am at 9" from the longest part of the front on frame to the 1st bracket mounting hole where it is riveted through the frame.

Looks to me like you can mount the bar to the a-arms and center the bracket wherever it hits the frame.

SkidmoreGarage · 12-06-2020, 08:33 PM

The replies here pretty much have it, but you should have rivets in the stock locations. When you bolt it up, you should see what needs to happen.

The rear rivet is located by the intersection of the front frame cross member and the frame extension.

SCOTI · 12-07-2020, 11:35 AM

Install the end bushings on the bar @ the a-arms & snug the hardware. Lift the bar until the frame bushings contact the frame & you'll see exactly where it needs to be mounted.

Greasey Harley · 12-07-2020, 11:01 PM

So it sounds like it's just kind of self explanatory when I get it together.
I was just hoping to mount the bracket while it's up on the lift.
Thanks for the replies.
-Russ
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Tx Firefighter · 12-08-2020, 07:56 PM

The empty hole there on the framerail and the one with the rivet in it. That's the ones you need.

I did this article 16 years ago. It should walk you through any aspects of the job that you're hazy on.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338

SCOTI · 12-08-2020, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The empty hole there on the framerail and the one with the rivet in it. That's the ones you need.

I did this article 16 years ago. It should walk you through any aspects of the job that you're hazy on.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT the heck!

Greasey Harley · 12-08-2020, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The empty hole there on the framerail and the one with the rivet in it. That's the ones you need.

I did this article 16 years ago. It should walk you through any aspects of the job that you're hazy on.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338

Yup, that's where I got the idea. Great article. Thanks for taking the to post it.
-Russ
Guess I skipped over that part

**MySons68C20** · 12-09-2020, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The empty hole there on the framerail and the one with the rivet in it. That's the ones you need.

I did this article 16 years ago. It should walk you through any aspects of the job that you're hazy on.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338

Missed seeing you on here Texas!

Greasey Harley · 04-17-2021, 10:30 PM

I'm not very good, but I sure am slow.
Finally got the sway bar installed today.
This in addition to the rebuilt front end, all 4 springs and shocks, 3.5/5 drop and disc brakes, etc., etc...
WOW!! The old truck drives great!
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**MySons68C20** · 04-18-2021, 03:34 PM

Congrats!! Amazing what a difference it makes.

12-05-2020, 01:51 AM	#1
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 Today I salvaged the sway bar off a square body C20. I plan on using it on my '68 C10. I ordered the bushings and a pair of mounts for a lowered truck. I don't have all the parts yet, and my front end is currently ripped apart. It doesn't look like the '68 has mounting holes in the frame for the sway bar brackets. Is there a measurement for these, or do I just "kinda eyeball it"? Perhaps it will be self explanatory when everything is together? Junk yard pickin' pics: __________________ Insert clever text here:

12-05-2020, 12:40 PM	#2
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 I'll take a pic along with dimensions of my C20 if someone doesn't beat me to it.

12-05-2020, 06:15 PM	#3
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 Didn't get a pic but I am at 9" from the longest part of the front on frame to the 1st bracket mounting hole where it is riveted through the frame. Looks to me like you can mount the bar to the a-arms and center the bracket wherever it hits the frame.

12-06-2020, 08:33 PM	#4
SkidmoreGarage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 335	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 The replies here pretty much have it, but you should have rivets in the stock locations. When you bolt it up, you should see what needs to happen. The rear rivet is located by the intersection of the front frame cross member and the frame extension.

12-07-2020, 11:35 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 Install the end bushings on the bar @ the a-arms & snug the hardware. Lift the bar until the frame bushings contact the frame & you'll see exactly where it needs to be mounted. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-07-2020, 11:01 PM	#6
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 So it sounds like it's just kind of self explanatory when I get it together. I was just hoping to mount the bracket while it's up on the lift. Thanks for the replies. -Russ __________________ Insert clever text here:

12-08-2020, 07:56 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 The empty hole there on the framerail and the one with the rivet in it. That's the ones you need. I did this article 16 years ago. It should walk you through any aspects of the job that you're hazy on. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338 __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-17-2021, 10:30 PM	#11
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 I'm not very good, but I sure am slow. Finally got the sway bar installed today. This in addition to the rebuilt front end, all 4 springs and shocks, 3.5/5 drop and disc brakes, etc., etc... WOW!! The old truck drives great! __________________ Insert clever text here: Last edited by Greasey Harley; 04-17-2021 at 11:50 PM.

04-18-2021, 03:34 PM	#12
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: mount square body sway bar on '68 C10 Congrats!! Amazing what a difference it makes.

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