Front Sway Bar Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

35boulder · 10-08-2016, 07:21 PM

Getting ready to add a front sway bar off a '72 to by '69 SWB. Looking at other threads, some have mounted the bushings straight to the frame and others have used the brackets and mounted to these. Any plus or minus to either method? The truck is not lowered nor will it be. Running on stock wheels at stock height.
Thanks for your thoughts.

**Boog** · 10-08-2016, 07:55 PM

For a stock height truck use the brackets. Some remove those brackets on a dropped truck to keep the bar at the right angle to the lower control arms. It doesn't affect the performance of the bar.

**GR8-68** · 10-08-2016, 08:10 PM

I have a set of mounts if you are needing some. Don't want to turn this into a classified thread so you can pm if interested. I would definitely use them if you are not lowering.

71swb4x4 · 10-08-2016, 08:18 PM

I agree with the others. Use brackets at stock height.

garyd1961 · 10-08-2016, 10:29 PM

Didn't these trucks come from the factory with the bar connected to the control arm?

**Boog** · 10-08-2016, 10:49 PM

Yes. That's how they work.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-08-2016, 10:59 PM

Yes, the ends are connected directly to the A arms and with the stock height truck you definitely want the brackets for the correct geometry.

garyd1961 · 10-09-2016, 08:53 AM

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**GR8-68** · 10-09-2016, 09:00 AM

He is talking about the frame mounts. The control arm end bolts direct.

**special-K** · 10-09-2016, 10:38 AM

I'm having a hard time following everything here, but by the title I will say I have a 350 that is fine with the stock convertor, has a rebuilt QuadraJet, 1.94 valve heads, pretty peppy, and it rolls on down the hiway with a light touch on the throttle far from kicking in the secondaries. It takes a steep long grade to require kicking the secondaries in to maintain my speed. I have 4.10s in my K2500 and I roll all day long at 60. I used to run 70-80 in these trucks (all day long as well), and it doesn't hurt them. Sure, taller gears or overdrive make it way less stressful and leaves less effect on the longevity of the engine, so these days I am babying it for it's age a for being special as well as to save a lot in fuel. I get 12.5 mpg and to go 70 it drops to 10. That's about 50 more miles to a tank and that's a long way to walk. Much nicer to drive that far for free

35boulder · 10-09-2016, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the input everybody. I'll be using the brackets!

garyd1961 · 10-09-2016, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8-68

He is talking about the frame mounts. The control arm end bolts direct.

I kind of figured that out that's why I deleted my last post.

**Already Gone** · 10-10-2016, 03:16 AM

I used Early Classic Enterprises brackets for lowered trucks on my stock height 72 C10 with a 1 1/4 inch swayer and had no issues over the 8 years they were installed. I liked them because it tucked the front bar up high and you couldn't see the sway bar unless you bent way down.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/fullImag...tion=02-35134G

**michael bustamante** · 10-10-2016, 12:27 PM

if you lowered your truck, just use the factory frame mounts and before you bolt them on, run the sway bar INSIDE the brackets using the horseshoe mounts and new pads. i can send a pic to an email or cell if you want to see what i mean

10-08-2016, 07:21 PM	#1
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Front Sway Bar Questions Getting ready to add a front sway bar off a '72 to by '69 SWB. Looking at other threads, some have mounted the bushings straight to the frame and others have used the brackets and mounted to these. Any plus or minus to either method? The truck is not lowered nor will it be. Running on stock wheels at stock height. Thanks for your thoughts.

10-08-2016, 07:55 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions For a stock height truck use the brackets. Some remove those brackets on a dropped truck to keep the bar at the right angle to the lower control arms. It doesn't affect the performance of the bar. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-08-2016, 08:10 PM	#3
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions I have a set of mounts if you are needing some. Don't want to turn this into a classified thread so you can pm if interested. I would definitely use them if you are not lowering. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

10-08-2016, 08:18 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions I agree with the others. Use brackets at stock height. __________________ 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.

10-08-2016, 10:29 PM	#5
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions Didn't these trucks come from the factory with the bar connected to the control arm?

10-08-2016, 10:49 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions Yes. That's how they work. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-08-2016, 10:59 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions Yes, the ends are connected directly to the A arms and with the stock height truck you definitely want the brackets for the correct geometry. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-09-2016, 08:53 AM	#8
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions deleted.

10-09-2016, 09:00 AM	#9
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions He is talking about the frame mounts. The control arm end bolts direct. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

10-09-2016, 10:38 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions I'm having a hard time following everything here, but by the title I will say I have a 350 that is fine with the stock convertor, has a rebuilt QuadraJet, 1.94 valve heads, pretty peppy, and it rolls on down the hiway with a light touch on the throttle far from kicking in the secondaries. It takes a steep long grade to require kicking the secondaries in to maintain my speed. I have 4.10s in my K2500 and I roll all day long at 60. I used to run 70-80 in these trucks (all day long as well), and it doesn't hurt them. Sure, taller gears or overdrive make it way less stressful and leaves less effect on the longevity of the engine, so these days I am babying it for it's age a for being special as well as to save a lot in fuel. I get 12.5 mpg and to go 70 it drops to 10. That's about 50 more miles to a tank and that's a long way to walk. Much nicer to drive that far for free __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-09-2016, 10:51 AM	#11
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions Thanks for the input everybody. I'll be using the brackets!

10-10-2016, 03:16 AM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions I used Early Classic Enterprises brackets for lowered trucks on my stock height 72 C10 with a 1 1/4 inch swayer and had no issues over the 8 years they were installed. I liked them because it tucked the front bar up high and you couldn't see the sway bar unless you bent way down. http://www.earlyclassic.com/fullImag...tion=02-35134G __________________ 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

10-10-2016, 12:27 PM	#14
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: Front Sway Bar Questions if you lowered your truck, just use the factory frame mounts and before you bolt them on, run the sway bar INSIDE the brackets using the horseshoe mounts and new pads. i can send a pic to an email or cell if you want to see what i mean __________________ 1967custom

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