Installing Early Classic Sway Bar - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jon M · 09-19-2010, 02:08 PM

Hello everyone,

I am installing an ECE sway bar and having some difficulty. I am wondering if there is a "left and right" to the sway bar and if I have have it in upside down. The "U" clamp that holds the bushing to the lower control arm seems to be a long way from the control arm, and at a severe angle. I had to put a c-clamp on it to draw it down so I could get the bolts in. When I tighten up the bolts the bushing is popping out from under the "U" clamp becuase of the angle of the way bar is so different than the surface of the control arm. Anybody have experience or a picture to post? The ECE instuctions aren't very good.

Thanks!

jay6891 · 09-19-2010, 02:27 PM

Here are some pics. Not same year model but basically same.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3394348

72BlckButy · 09-19-2010, 08:45 PM

Hey Jon.

While there's not really a left or right side to the bar, there is a right and wrong way for it to be mounted.

The front of the bar, after being mounted in the a-arm bushings, should kick up.

If your bar is kicking down after being mounted in the a-arm bushings, pull it, flip it and reinstall it.

Sorry I don't have pics for assistance, but check you bar and I think this should help you out.

Cheers!
Nate

that_ry_guy · 09-13-2014, 04:31 PM

Hey everyone,
Just finished the ECE drop sway bar installation. Not 100% sure if I got it the right way or upside down. Seems to fit a bit weird both ways, likely because there is no weight on the frame. Won't torque the bolts down until engine in place. The bar does seem to "kick up" after the control arm. Do you guys think I got it right? Thanks

09-19-2010, 02:08 PM	#1
Jon M Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3	Installing Early Classic Sway Bar Hello everyone, I am installing an ECE sway bar and having some difficulty. I am wondering if there is a "left and right" to the sway bar and if I have have it in upside down. The "U" clamp that holds the bushing to the lower control arm seems to be a long way from the control arm, and at a severe angle. I had to put a c-clamp on it to draw it down so I could get the bolts in. When I tighten up the bolts the bushing is popping out from under the "U" clamp becuase of the angle of the way bar is so different than the surface of the control arm. Anybody have experience or a picture to post? The ECE instuctions aren't very good. Thanks!

09-19-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: Installing Early Classic Sway Bar Here are some pics. Not same year model but basically same. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3394348 __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

09-19-2010, 08:45 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Installing Early Classic Sway Bar Hey Jon. While there's not really a left or right side to the bar, there is a right and wrong way for it to be mounted. The front of the bar, after being mounted in the a-arm bushings, should kick up. If your bar is kicking down after being mounted in the a-arm bushings, pull it, flip it and reinstall it. Sorry I don't have pics for assistance, but check you bar and I think this should help you out. Cheers! Nate __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-13-2014, 04:31 PM	#4
that_ry_guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 15	Re: Installing Early Classic Sway Bar Hey everyone, Just finished the ECE drop sway bar installation. Not 100% sure if I got it the right way or upside down. Seems to fit a bit weird both ways, likely because there is no weight on the frame. Won't torque the bolts down until engine in place. The bar does seem to "kick up" after the control arm. Do you guys think I got it right? Thanks Attached Images



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