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fdbdw · 01-28-2009, 01:32 PM

71 c10 LB, any reason I need to jack up the front end when mounting a sway bar and brackets, I can do easily with the truck on the gound, but wondering if the weight needs to be off the suspension

fdbdw · 01-28-2009, 04:55 PM

Hope im finaley in the correct forum now, Gonna order a fornt sway bar (LMC) unless someone could suggest somewere better to get bar and brakets, but my question is if I need to jack up the front end of my 71 c10 when mounting, I think I have enough room to work without lifting it but didnt know if the weight had to be of the suspension for correct mounting or if it mattered.

melvin · 01-28-2009, 05:43 PM

Shouldn't need to, but you may have to jack up one side to help you get the end links lined up. If you're not sitting level a jack will definately help to get it together.

As far as where to buy, almost all the vendors carry sway bars. Just make sure it either includes the frame bracket, or get one seperately.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-28-2009, 06:15 PM

I think this needs to be moved to the right section

I put mine on while the Jimmy was on the ground

72BlckButy · 01-28-2009, 06:42 PM

Check your local junkyard and the parts board. You will pay about a 1/4 of what any vendor is asking.

Best of luck!

tcb-1 · 01-28-2009, 07:28 PM

^^^^ what Nate said. several salvage yards I go to have 1-1/16" diameter bars (oem) on junkers. plunk down $20 for one of those, a set of Energy Suspension urethane grommets for $26, and a couple of grade 8 bolts and your gold.

And with that setup, you'll save mucho coin!

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

71swb4x4 · 01-28-2009, 07:46 PM

I agree with the junk yard suggestions. Hit a junk yard, spend a lot less $$, and have the same quality setup.

You could always drive the truck up on a couple of 2x8 blocks or similar. That would get the front a little higher for you but would keep the suspension "loaded".

Edit: I should add, if you are lowered you can skip the frame "step" bracket and mount the sway bar bracket directly to your frame.

72BlckButy · 01-29-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Edit: I should add, if you are lowered you can skip the frame "step" bracket and mount the sway bar bracket directly to your frame.

x2

01-28-2009, 01:32 PM	#1
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	front sway bar mounting 71 c10 LB, any reason I need to jack up the front end when mounting a sway bar and brackets, I can do easily with the truck on the gound, but wondering if the weight needs to be off the suspension

01-28-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	sway bar mounting Hope im finaley in the correct forum now, Gonna order a fornt sway bar (LMC) unless someone could suggest somewere better to get bar and brakets, but my question is if I need to jack up the front end of my 71 c10 when mounting, I think I have enough room to work without lifting it but didnt know if the weight had to be of the suspension for correct mounting or if it mattered.

01-28-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
melvin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 18	Re: sway bar mounting Shouldn't need to, but you may have to jack up one side to help you get the end links lined up. If you're not sitting level a jack will definately help to get it together. As far as where to buy, almost all the vendors carry sway bars. Just make sure it either includes the frame bracket, or get one seperately.

01-28-2009, 06:15 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: front sway bar mounting I think this needs to be moved to the right section I put mine on while the Jimmy was on the ground __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-28-2009, 06:42 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: sway bar mounting Check your local junkyard and the parts board. You will pay about a 1/4 of what any vendor is asking. Best of luck! __________________ -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)

01-28-2009, 07:28 PM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: sway bar mounting ^^^^ what Nate said. several salvage yards I go to have 1-1/16" diameter bars (oem) on junkers. plunk down $20 for one of those, a set of Energy Suspension urethane grommets for $26, and a couple of grade 8 bolts and your gold. And with that setup, you'll save mucho coin! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338 __________________ 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 Last edited by tcb-1; 01-28-2009 at 07:34 PM.

01-28-2009, 07:46 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: sway bar mounting I agree with the junk yard suggestions. Hit a junk yard, spend a lot less $$, and have the same quality setup. You could always drive the truck up on a couple of 2x8 blocks or similar. That would get the front a little higher for you but would keep the suspension "loaded". Edit: I should add, if you are lowered you can skip the frame "step" bracket and mount the sway bar bracket directly to your frame. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 01-28-2009 at 07:48 PM.

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