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71-longbed · 08-25-2003, 04:48 PM

my 1 1/16 bar i took off and 86 gmc ..weighted roughly 15lbs ... yellow ..if you drive curves..you should deinately put a front sway bar on ...

Injected68LS1 · 08-25-2003, 04:55 PM

I have a Quickor rear sway bar on my truck. Over three years ago the owner used my truck for his prototype. It looks close to the camaro sway bar but is designed for our trucks.

You can contact him through http://www.quickor.com/

The swaybar clamps to the axles just like the camaro bar. But the width between the ends are more matched for a trucks frame rails. I think it's a 1" bar and I'm sure he can make you whatever diameter you want.

lukecp · 08-25-2003, 05:48 PM

They look like they weigh 75 lbs or so....i have been wanting one for a long time but i haven't got one yet. My truck "floats" around corners right now....downright scary sometimes, but the tires stick to the road pretty good.

Thanks for the info

71-longbed · 08-25-2003, 05:55 PM

its was like night and day when i put mine on .... i never had traction problems prior to the install ..i just hated the lean i would get

**phase_one** · 08-26-2003, 01:10 PM

I just acquired a sway bar for the front of my 70 C10. Just the bar nor hardware for mounting. What will I need to mount the sway bar and any tips.

TERRYP · 08-26-2003, 01:29 PM

Think this is a helwig bar on my 68

Hardrock2 · 08-26-2003, 10:56 PM

I just pulled this rear bar out of a stack of bars that I had stashed back.
I slid under one of my old trucks, and did an "eyeball" fit.
It is nearly perfect for width and angle, but I'll need to loosen one trailing arm to get it past the crimps (lips)
Should mount just like the old Chevelles, with a little fab work.
As I recall, I think it was out of an '84 Cutlass with the handling package.
Please excuse the ratty looks, it was a "throw it under there and see if it looks close" type deal! LOL!
In the pic it's not as far forward as it would be when mounted correctly.

Any opinions?
Mike

llegos · 09-05-2005, 01:34 AM

anyone know if the iroc will work with a rear leaf system? i am with longhornman in that handling is the crap without a swaybar up front, so i figure if i get one, i might as well get the other too...

neonlarry · 09-05-2005, 05:04 PM

IIRC leafs mount on top of the axle. If this is correct its doubtful the camero bar would work, as you can see from the pics it mounts along the top of the axle. Your best bet might be to look for a 73 up with a trailering package in the wrecking yards, that would probably work better. ^ ask AlreadyGone if his worked.

7387chevys · 12-25-2006, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonlarry

IIRC leafs mount on top of the axle. If this is correct its doubtful the camero bar would work, as you can see from the pics it mounts along the top of the axle. Your best bet might be to look for a 73 up with a trailering package in the wrecking yards, that would probably work better. ^ ask AlreadyGone if his worked.

Would it work if it had a 6 inch rear drop by way of converting to spring under?
Thanks
Shane

llegos · 09-25-2005, 07:25 PM

i found out that GMCPauls sells a 7/8" rear bar for both coil and leafs in the rear

neonlarry · 09-26-2005, 10:21 PM

I'm not up on exact years for genIII, but around 87-92.

Frizzle Fry · 08-31-2006, 05:38 PM

More pics and info here. I welded my brackets on. Handles like a go-kart comparatively. 1.25 front bar, stock late camaro rear (19 or 21mm still hacen't measured). You don't want too much bar in the back or it'll oversteer. I probably wouldn't put one in if you have a small front bar. Especially in a truck with less weight in the rear. Get a 1.25" front bar, then a rear bar.

**Already Gone** · 07-17-2005, 02:34 PM

I installed a front 1 1/4 inch bar from a 79 Chev 3/4 ton 8400 GVW "Trailering Special" pickup on my 72 BB longbox . The sway bar made such a difference in my truck that I want to get a rear one now. After reading this thread I went to my local wrecker to find an IROC and get the rear bar. I didnt find any IROCS but as I was wandering the yard I started to think that maybe the truck I got the front bar off with the "Trailering Package" may have a rear bar. I found the truck again and looked under it and yes it does have a rear factory bar. What do you think guys, will this bar work on my 72 long box? The biggest difference is the leaf versus coil suspension. I think I will go and get it this week and if it wont work for me one of the guys with a 73/87 can probably use it.

jhow66 · 08-31-2006, 11:33 AM

Installed these on mine-drives like a Vette now-bought the kit for front and rear:
http://www.classicperform.com/6092ch...%20Sway%20Bars

08-25-2003, 04:48 PM	#1
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	my 1 1/16 bar i took off and 86 gmc ..weighted roughly 15lbs ... yellow ..if you drive curves..you should deinately put a front sway bar on ... __________________ 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.

08-25-2003, 04:55 PM	#2
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I have a Quickor rear sway bar on my truck. Over three years ago the owner used my truck for his prototype. It looks close to the camaro sway bar but is designed for our trucks. You can contact him through http://www.quickor.com/ The swaybar clamps to the axles just like the camaro bar. But the width between the ends are more matched for a trucks frame rails. I think it's a 1" bar and I'm sure he can make you whatever diameter you want. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

08-25-2003, 05:48 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	They look like they weigh 75 lbs or so....i have been wanting one for a long time but i haven't got one yet. My truck "floats" around corners right now....downright scary sometimes, but the tires stick to the road pretty good. Thanks for the info __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

08-25-2003, 05:55 PM	#4
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	its was like night and day when i put mine on .... i never had traction problems prior to the install ..i just hated the lean i would get __________________ 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.

08-26-2003, 01:10 PM	#5
phase_one Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Praireville. LA 70769 Posts: 390	I just acquired a sway bar for the front of my 70 C10. Just the bar nor hardware for mounting. What will I need to mount the sway bar and any tips. __________________ 11 Surbaban 70 C 10 still in progress

08-26-2003, 01:29 PM	#6
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Think this is a helwig bar on my 68 Attached Images __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

08-26-2003, 10:56 PM	#7
Hardrock2 A$$ deep into trucks Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Illinois,USA Posts: 249	I just pulled this rear bar out of a stack of bars that I had stashed back. I slid under one of my old trucks, and did an "eyeball" fit. It is nearly perfect for width and angle, but I'll need to loosen one trailing arm to get it past the crimps (lips) Should mount just like the old Chevelles, with a little fab work. As I recall, I think it was out of an '84 Cutlass with the handling package. Please excuse the ratty looks, it was a "throw it under there and see if it looks close" type deal! LOL! In the pic it's not as far forward as it would be when mounted correctly. Any opinions? Mike Attached Images __________________ hardrock2

09-05-2005, 01:34 AM	#8
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	anyone know if the iroc will work with a rear leaf system? i am with longhornman in that handling is the crap without a swaybar up front, so i figure if i get one, i might as well get the other too... __________________ -Steve

09-05-2005, 05:04 PM	#9
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	IIRC leafs mount on top of the axle. If this is correct its doubtful the camero bar would work, as you can see from the pics it mounts along the top of the axle. Your best bet might be to look for a 73 up with a trailering package in the wrecking yards, that would probably work better. ^ ask AlreadyGone if his worked. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI Last edited by neonlarry; 09-05-2005 at 05:06 PM.

09-25-2005, 07:25 PM	#11
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	i found out that GMCPauls sells a 7/8" rear bar for both coil and leafs in the rear __________________ -Steve

09-26-2005, 10:21 PM	#12
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	I'm not up on exact years for genIII, but around 87-92. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-31-2006, 05:38 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Coil spring rear sway bar? More pics and info here. I welded my brackets on. Handles like a go-kart comparatively. 1.25 front bar, stock late camaro rear (19 or 21mm still hacen't measured). You don't want too much bar in the back or it'll oversteer. I probably wouldn't put one in if you have a small front bar. Especially in a truck with less weight in the rear. Get a 1.25" front bar, then a rear bar.

07-17-2005, 02:34 PM	#14
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Will This Work? I installed a front 1 1/4 inch bar from a 79 Chev 3/4 ton 8400 GVW "Trailering Special" pickup on my 72 BB longbox . The sway bar made such a difference in my truck that I want to get a rear one now. After reading this thread I went to my local wrecker to find an IROC and get the rear bar. I didnt find any IROCS but as I was wandering the yard I started to think that maybe the truck I got the front bar off with the "Trailering Package" may have a rear bar. I found the truck again and looked under it and yes it does have a rear factory bar. What do you think guys, will this bar work on my 72 long box? The biggest difference is the leaf versus coil suspension. I think I will go and get it this week and if it wont work for me one of the guys with a 73/87 can probably use it. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-31-2006, 11:33 AM	#15
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Coil spring rear sway bar? Installed these on mine-drives like a Vette now-bought the kit for front and rear: http://www.classicperform.com/6092ch...%20Sway%20Bars __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

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