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jorgensensc · 11-15-2003, 05:04 AM

Finally put the sway bar on the truck today!!! It took about 1 hour and was really easy(except for the rivet that wouldn't come out) Thank You Hardrock2 for the bar!! I used Moog Poly Bushings. I can honestly say this made my truck handle a million times better. I would recommend this be at the top of everyones lists of mods if thier truck didn't come with one. FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!

gonebad2 · 11-15-2003, 07:15 AM

Does anyone know if our trucks had a rear swaybar available as a factory option?

Huck · 11-15-2003, 10:58 AM

It is my understanding that rear sway bars were never an option offered by GM or their dealers. There are several aftermarket variations out there as well as some car rear sway's that have been converted for use on the trucks. Fronts were offered on 2x4, 4x4, 1/2 and 3/4 ton and up trucks.

71-longbed · 11-15-2003, 12:02 PM

its like night and day... when i spot a ol' chevy around town i always look for how it corners....and notice if he's got a bar on it ... im wierd like that

stable is better

veltex · 11-15-2003, 12:09 PM

front sway bar is almost best improvement I have made so far, pick a part 1 1/16 $25, ece brackets and poly bushings, BAM!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-15-2003, 12:32 PM

I need the frame brakets to put the sway bar on my kids truck, Anybody have them??? $$$

palallin · 11-15-2003, 12:44 PM

Swaybars on a 4x4 defeats suspension travel, so I'll pass. Besides, anybody who'd take my truck on a curve fast enough for it to make a difference doesn't understand the situation

miket · 11-15-2003, 02:58 PM

I would like to upgrade my front and add a rear.

casey · 11-15-2003, 03:13 PM

I put a front sway bar on my 4x4, it use to really plow in the turn, I like it, but it never leaves the pavement, GM did make a rear sway bar for theses trucks, but it is rare, someone on the boards has factory pics of it, this topic came up a few times, thats how I know

jorgensensc · 11-15-2003, 03:46 PM

I think a rear sway bar off a camaro is my next investment. I really can't believe the difference is sooo dramatic!

jugernot · 11-16-2003, 01:28 AM

I just have to by some brackets and busings before I can install my sway bar

11-15-2003, 05:04 AM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Sway Bars Rock!!!!! Finally put the sway bar on the truck today!!! It took about 1 hour and was really easy(except for the rivet that wouldn't come out) Thank You Hardrock2 for the bar!! I used Moog Poly Bushings. I can honestly say this made my truck handle a million times better. I would recommend this be at the top of everyones lists of mods if thier truck didn't come with one. FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-15-2003, 07:15 AM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Does anyone know if our trucks had a rear swaybar available as a factory option? __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-15-2003, 12:02 PM	#4
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	its like night and day... when i spot a ol' chevy around town i always look for how it corners....and notice if he's got a bar on it ... im wierd like that stable is better __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-15-2003, 12:09 PM	#5
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	sway front sway bar is almost best improvement I have made so far, pick a part 1 1/16 $25, ece brackets and poly bushings, BAM!

11-15-2003, 12:32 PM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	I need the frame brakets to put the sway bar on my kids truck, Anybody have them??? $$$ __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-15-2003, 10:58 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	It is my understanding that rear sway bars were never an option offered by GM or their dealers. There are several aftermarket variations out there as well as some car rear sway's that have been converted for use on the trucks. Fronts were offered on 2x4, 4x4, 1/2 and 3/4 ton and up trucks.

11-15-2003, 12:44 PM	#7
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	Swaybars on a 4x4 defeats suspension travel, so I'll pass. Besides, anybody who'd take my truck on a curve fast enough for it to make a difference doesn't understand the situation __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

11-15-2003, 02:58 PM	#8
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	I would like to upgrade my front and add a rear. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

11-15-2003, 03:13 PM	#9
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I put a front sway bar on my 4x4, it use to really plow in the turn, I like it, but it never leaves the pavement, GM did make a rear sway bar for theses trucks, but it is rare, someone on the boards has factory pics of it, this topic came up a few times, thats how I know

11-15-2003, 03:46 PM	#10
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I think a rear sway bar off a camaro is my next investment. I really can't believe the difference is sooo dramatic! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-16-2003, 01:28 AM	#11
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	I just have to by some brackets and busings before I can install my sway bar



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