12-22-2005, 10:54 AM | #1 |
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Rear sway bar?
I've been thinking about installing a rear sway bar on my 69 GMC. When I am done, like these things ever get done, I'll be running 2 1/2 drop spindles in front, 4 inch drop coils in the rear.
Looking for input on whether this is a good mod or not. What sway bar did you use, Camero, other? How does it improve handling?
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12-22-2005, 11:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rear sway bar?
i read somewhere that you can use the rear sway bar out of a late 70's Camaro. All you need to do is make a spacer for each side. But I also thought someone made a rear sway bar for the 67-72 trucks
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12-22-2005, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: Rear sway bar?
Many vendors on this site carry the front and rear sway bars.. performance online has em right now for 229 that includes both bars and everything to mount them..www.performanceonline.com
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12-22-2005, 02:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear sway bar?
I have a rear sway bar from Classic Performance and I love it. Every truck I will every get will have front and rear sway bars. A little info on my truck is 72 long wide with front and rear sway bars, front dropped 1 inch with drop springs and rear lowered 3 inches with drop springs. I also have an adjustable track bar, polyurethane cab mounts, and a close ratio steering box. The truck handles like a dream.
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Re: Rear sway bar?
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Now that I have built an air ride chassis, I am wondering if the rear bar makes for a big difference in handling. I have the ECE front sway bar installed now, but the truck isn't back on the road yet, so I don't know how it will handle. |
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12-22-2005, 05:50 PM | #6 |
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Re: Rear sway bar?
Rear made a noticable difference. At least on a Burb. Here's a link to what I did (Camaro rear bar)
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12-22-2005, 09:51 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rear sway bar?
Frizzle and all, thanks for the imput. Think I'll start shopping for a Camero sway bar.
Frizzle are those Coddington Timeless rims in your avatar?
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12-23-2005, 12:04 AM | #8 |
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Re: Rear sway bar?
I would recommend the bigger IROC bar. At least for my Burb, it feels like it could use a little more. The stock bar might be just right for a truck though. You can easily upgrade later if you decide to.
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