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Old 07-21-2013, 10:52 AM   #1
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Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

Apparently my 71 doesn't have either a front or rear bar.
This makes for some interesting driving dynamics at highway speeds

I was leaning towards the CPP f/r setup as it's inexpensive and looks like it would work well.
However I've read of people having interference issues on lowered trucks, especially when they run a rack conversion which I could see doing in the future.
I don't plan on doing anything drastic with mine beyond the 5.5/6 drop I have in the garage for it but I sure don't want to be stuck with parts that don't fit.

So, what are you guys running on your rides for sway bars and how happy are you with the fit/function?
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Old 07-21-2013, 11:58 PM   #2
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

Stock one tons fit great like they were almost made too lol

But seriously none of the aftermarket ones I've seen fit as good as oem
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Old 07-22-2013, 08:58 AM   #3
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

Fair enough!
What year tonners do you get them off of?
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Old 07-22-2013, 09:45 PM   #4
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

Any square body truck. Basically any 73-87, but they did make 1 tons and Suburbans in the old body style up through 91.
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Old 07-23-2013, 09:58 AM   #5
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

Cool - thanks man!
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Old 07-24-2013, 12:04 PM   #6
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

Take a look at our No Limit C10 bars. Both the front and rear offer several improvements over the OE style. They may not be as cheap as other brands, but then again, there not as 'cheap'.
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Old 07-31-2013, 12:50 PM   #7
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

I would like to seen some install pics i picked one up from porterbuilt and still havnt installed it, i guess im stupid but i like being pos its correct and tend to overthink things. Im thinking you have to drill out a hole in the frame but not sure truck has a 4/6 drop
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Old 08-02-2013, 10:41 PM   #8
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

Found this today while looking for rear sway bar options for my truck
http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm
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Old 08-04-2013, 09:35 AM   #9
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Re: Sway Bars - what fits, what doesn't?

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Found this today while looking for rear sway bar options for my truck
http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm
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Change the end links to rod ends and forget all that spacer crap. If the bar needs a little tweek to fit right, use a very hot torch. Done it without issue. It's only metal.
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