Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rscam · 09-30-2008, 03:22 AM

I have installed a 98 model Explorer rear sway bar on my 69. Easy install and NO drilling. It was narrow enough to fit rearward if that makes sense. Alot of people use the Camaro rear bar but as I noticed it it too wide so you have to weld brackets on the frame. This one fits perfect beside the frame rail and you can use holes that are already in the frame. It is 3/4" diameter or 19mm which may be too small for some, frome what I have seen bigger isn't better on the rear of a truck. I will post some pics this afternoon.

Andy4639 · 09-30-2008, 04:12 AM

Very interesting. I just did the Camaro bar. I made spacer blocks which I need to cut in half to make it right. Please post pictures and show everyone how it goes.

**Palf70Step** · 09-30-2008, 06:31 AM

Most defintely. This sounds very interesting.

suville · 09-30-2008, 08:35 AM

Yup, need pics!

Gray Ghost · 09-30-2008, 08:57 AM

Cool....I've been wanting a rear bar and that one sounds like a good option....pics would be great for showing the mounting points....thanks for the tip!

A.P. · 09-30-2008, 09:05 AM

Pic.s Please.

c10crazy · 09-30-2008, 12:11 PM

We need pics!

rscam · 09-30-2008, 12:40 PM

Did someone change the picture size limits? I have posted many pics and now they are all to big to download. I haven't changed anything on my camera so the site must have changed. I will post them when I can get them smaller.

Lippyp · 09-30-2008, 12:48 PM

I'd be interested too as there's much more chance of finding a ford exploder in a junkyard here in the UK than a Camaro as they were sold in RHD here for a while.

Ackattack · 09-30-2008, 02:07 PM

Ya know, this gets me to thinking. I have a rear swaybar off my old jeep grand cherokee as well as a camaro bar. Maybe I'll check and see how the jeep bar fits too.

**Palf70Step** · 09-30-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rscam

Did someone change the picture size limits? I have posted many pics and now they are all to big to download. I haven't changed anything on my camera so the site must have changed. I will post them when I can get them smaller.

Yes, when the site updated, the the software set picture size limits back to a certain default. Not sure when all the tweaks will be done (or if it can be) to return to the old limits. Current set size limits are a max of 640 wide and a max file size of 100K.

Spray-Bomb · 09-30-2008, 06:17 PM

67dragtruck · 09-30-2008, 06:42 PM

Somebody's bound to say it. Though I'm quite anxious to see some.

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thirdstreettito · 09-30-2008, 07:10 PM

*Shane* · 09-30-2008, 07:17 PM

If we can't see pics then it never happened.

tcb-1 · 09-30-2008, 08:19 PM

I'm holding my breathe too!!!

badpeanut · 09-30-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rscam

I have installed a 98 model Explorer rear sway bar on my 69. Easy install and NO drilling. It was narrow enough to fit rearward if that makes sense. Alot of people use the Camaro rear bar but as I noticed it it too wide so you have to weld brackets on the frame. This one fits perfect beside the frame rail and you can use holes that are already in the frame. It is 3/4" diameter or 19mm which may be too small for some, frome what I have seen bigger isn't better on the rear of a truck. I will post some pics this afternoon.

Does this work with coil spring rear suspension, leaf spring rear suspension, or both?

rscam · 10-01-2008, 12:22 AM

I'll try this again. Here are 3 pics. I didn't make myself clear that this is mounted on a leaf rear. As far as how it mounts to the frame it would be the same as a trailing arm rear. Some creativity would be in order for trailing arms. If anyone needs measurements I will be more specific.

rscam · 10-01-2008, 12:31 AM

The driver side link is mounted directly to the frame in some holes(slots) that were from the factory. The pass. side link I had to add a spacer as you can see because I didn't want to move my exhaust. If you don't want the spacer then you can take that link loose from the sway bar and move it to the inside of the bar and you could mount it without a spacer. It dosen't hang any lower that the rear end as you can see from the end picture. I need to do some more mods on how I mounted to the axle. Also it will go above the axle but for me and my exhaust it was easier on the bottom. If had installed it earlier in the build I could have concealed it better but Oh well.

matthufham · 10-01-2008, 12:35 AM

that's just ugly. i mean, no offense, just not my kind of look. does it work good?

09-30-2008, 03:22 AM	#1
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer I have installed a 98 model Explorer rear sway bar on my 69. Easy install and NO drilling. It was narrow enough to fit rearward if that makes sense. Alot of people use the Camaro rear bar but as I noticed it it too wide so you have to weld brackets on the frame. This one fits perfect beside the frame rail and you can use holes that are already in the frame. It is 3/4" diameter or 19mm which may be too small for some, frome what I have seen bigger isn't better on the rear of a truck. I will post some pics this afternoon.

09-30-2008, 04:12 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer Very interesting. I just did the Camaro bar. I made spacer blocks which I need to cut in half to make it right. Please post pictures and show everyone how it goes. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-30-2008, 06:31 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer Most defintely. This sounds very interesting. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 09-30-2008 at 06:31 AM.

09-30-2008, 08:35 AM	#4
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer Yup, need pics!

09-30-2008, 08:57 AM	#5
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer Cool....I've been wanting a rear bar and that one sounds like a good option....pics would be great for showing the mounting points....thanks for the tip! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

09-30-2008, 09:05 AM	#6
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09-30-2008, 12:11 PM	#7
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer We need pics! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

09-30-2008, 12:40 PM	#8
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer Did someone change the picture size limits? I have posted many pics and now they are all to big to download. I haven't changed anything on my camera so the site must have changed. I will post them when I can get them smaller.

09-30-2008, 12:48 PM	#9
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer I'd be interested too as there's much more chance of finding a ford exploder in a junkyard here in the UK than a Camaro as they were sold in RHD here for a while. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

09-30-2008, 02:07 PM	#10
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer Ya know, this gets me to thinking. I have a rear swaybar off my old jeep grand cherokee as well as a camaro bar. Maybe I'll check and see how the jeep bar fits too. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-30-2008, 06:17 PM	#12
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09-30-2008, 06:42 PM	#13
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer Somebody's bound to say it. Though I'm quite anxious to see some. Here's an easy utility to resize pics and it's free from Microsoft. Download the image resizer from this page. It's as easy as right clicking the file and selecting resize. It creates a new resized image without altering the original. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

09-30-2008, 07:10 PM	#14
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09-30-2008, 07:17 PM	#15
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer If we can't see pics then it never happened.

09-30-2008, 08:19 PM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer I'm holding my breathe too!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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10-01-2008, 12:22 AM	#18
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer I'll try this again. Here are 3 pics. I didn't make myself clear that this is mounted on a leaf rear. As far as how it mounts to the frame it would be the same as a trailing arm rear. Some creativity would be in order for trailing arms. If anyone needs measurements I will be more specific. Attached Images

10-01-2008, 12:31 AM	#19
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer The driver side link is mounted directly to the frame in some holes(slots) that were from the factory. The pass. side link I had to add a spacer as you can see because I didn't want to move my exhaust. If you don't want the spacer then you can take that link loose from the sway bar and move it to the inside of the bar and you could mount it without a spacer. It dosen't hang any lower that the rear end as you can see from the end picture. I need to do some more mods on how I mounted to the axle. Also it will go above the axle but for me and my exhaust it was easier on the bottom. If had installed it earlier in the build I could have concealed it better but Oh well.

10-01-2008, 12:35 AM	#20
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Rear sway bar option: Ford Explorer that's just ugly. i mean, no offense, just not my kind of look. does it work good?

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