front sway bar issues

[Redline novdog]

I realize this has been beat to death,but I bought a supposed large '82 c-30 bar( wasn't, it was 27MM) for my '67 c-10.I got the insulators(#3927019),and brackets(#334671) from my local Chevy dealer.The bar diameter doesn't bother me it is the width.It was 1 1/2" to wide? doesn,t look bent! From outside to outside of the bar measures 40" should be about 38 1/4" by my calcs.Anyone have some info? I can't be sure this is even a bowtie bar. Looks like one,but... I can't seem to upload pics( computer illiteriate among others).I searched for suspension threads to no avail. I know there is a ton of front bar threads for 67-72's.AAAh any help appreciated!

[Andy4639]

Can't help with the bar size but I can try and explain how to upload pictures.

When your posting scroll down until you see manage attachments. Click on it and a window pops up with 5 browse windows in it. Click on the browse tab and then pic your picture. U can load up to 5 pictures at a time to each reply.

[Redline novdog]

Thanks Andy4639 I'm gonna print this so I can do it later.I appreciate the help!

[Andy4639]

No problem. There is also a gallery you can do the same thing there also and do 10 pictures at a time I think.
Here is a link for you.
If you need any more help LMK.



http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/useralbums.php

[Redline novdog]

my picture was 5 kb to big ,so I'll just update.I forgot the frame brackets (#6271375) for the bushings and straps to bolt to. All told I've got $100. in the whole thing!! The only part that was use is the bar. Took it for a cruise today. Like everyone says best $100. and time spent.No more hangin'on.Thanks for the information and will to get it done by the threads on this site!! Thanks again,way cool!!!

[Andy4639]

If the picture is to big open it in paint. Then click image and click on Strech/skew drop it down until it will upload.
Glad you got the bar working!

[RichardJ]

$100 seems like a lot for those bushings which I'm assuming is stock rubber. I used these Blue bushings from NAPA which are not nearly as dense as the Red bushings. It was a lot of years ago and I don't recall what I paid.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...153_0315077078
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...0014%2b2014032

I don't know if that price is for a pair. Those are for the frame and there is another part# for the end pieces.

I had the 1 1/16" (27mm) and changed it to the 1 1/4" (32mm) with the Blue bushings and it made a big difference in cornering.

[Redline novdog]

All total $100. The used bar was $25/the bushings and straps were $30,the frame brackets were $46.I used some grade 8 bolts I already had. The bar must have been bent,because I had t use a come-along to pull the bar in shape.(We'll see how that wears).