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**COBALT** · 08-07-2002, 07:24 PM

Ok, so are these trucks supposed to have a sway bar?!? Am i on drugs or what? I don't see one under my truck. I'm hearing it could be either 1 1/8" or 1 3/16", and it supposed to connect to the lower A arms, but....I'm not seeing anything but the idle arm from the pitman arm to the passenger side spindle, and the basic control arms at the base of both A arms. Anyone care to help me out here?

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2002, 07:48 PM

It was optional...my 69 GMC does not have one either.

You can get one off of any '65 - 87 chevy/GMC 10, 20, 30 truck/suburban/panel/blazer/cab-chassis vehicle, as long as it is 2 wheel drive.
The van's might work, but that is uncharted teritory.
The one ton trucks would more likely than not have the bigger bars.

67 SS · 08-07-2002, 07:50 PM

I think they were an option, not standard equipment until late 70's.

*Zkast* · 08-07-2002, 08:03 PM

Even on the 71 and 72 model trucks I have, the options tag shows the "front sway bar" as an added option. Wierd.. I couldnt imagine driving one without it. Sort of like navigating a boat lol.

Dean23 · 08-07-2002, 08:19 PM

My 68 didn't haveone, but when I swapped in the 79 front end I got the sway bar from that as well. Along with the master, booster, pedal assembly and rear trans mount all for a 40 oz of dark rum

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2002, 08:44 PM

My GMC doesn't have them, and it doesn't lean TOO bad...then again, the front tires are so bald the traction goves out before the door handles actually scratch the street.

*Zkast* · 08-07-2002, 09:43 PM

lol

flaco · 08-07-2002, 09:54 PM

The 68 3/4 ton I just bought has one and it's listed as an option I also have heavy duty rear springs also listed as an option

**COBALT** · 08-07-2002, 10:23 PM

Ok, I feel a little better. I thought there for a second they were standard, which means I've been driving around without one, which would explain why the truck corners like a tool shed.

**oldiron** · 08-07-2002, 10:44 PM

But it makes for the 4 wheel drift much more exciting. LOL
Check your email.

TERRYP · 08-07-2002, 10:51 PM

I've got what looks like factory rear sway on my 68 C-20, also has leaf helpers. Was that an option?

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2002, 10:54 PM

TERRYP... helpers were an option...rear sway bar, no.

arty52002 · 08-10-2002, 04:58 AM

I had an 86 mustang, the front sway bars are huge. the biggesbt I have ever seen. They will almost bolt on to the front of these trucks.

slam33 · 08-10-2002, 11:18 AM

They were an option part, 1 1/16 diam.

TERRYP · 08-10-2002, 11:53 AM

Slam33, what were you talking about, option, etc?

slam33 · 08-10-2002, 05:57 PM

Front bars were an option item, not standard equipment. They never had a rear bar. Rear leaf overloads were an option too.

Big69C20 Toy · 08-10-2002, 06:51 PM

You fellas wanna see a HUGE sway bar look under a 00 silverado half ton. The companies dont even sell bushings for them yet. the thing is 1 and 15/16, i'm not kidding either, heck that's almost a pro off road series size!

08-07-2002, 07:24 PM	#1
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Sway bars... Ok, so are these trucks supposed to have a sway bar?!? Am i on drugs or what? I don't see one under my truck. I'm hearing it could be either 1 1/8" or 1 3/16", and it supposed to connect to the lower A arms, but....I'm not seeing anything but the idle arm from the pitman arm to the passenger side spindle, and the basic control arms at the base of both A arms. Anyone care to help me out here? __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA. Last edited by COBALT; 08-07-2002 at 07:29 PM.

08-07-2002, 08:19 PM	#5
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	My 68 didn't haveone, but when I swapped in the 79 front end I got the sway bar from that as well. Along with the master, booster, pedal assembly and rear trans mount all for a 40 oz of dark rum __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

08-07-2002, 10:23 PM	#9
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Ok, I feel a little better. I thought there for a second they were standard, which means I've been driving around without one, which would explain why the truck corners like a tool shed. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

08-07-2002, 10:44 PM	#10
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	But it makes for the 4 wheel drift much more exciting. LOL Check your email. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

08-07-2002, 10:51 PM	#11
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	I've got what looks like factory rear sway on my 68 C-20, also has leaf helpers. Was that an option? __________________ 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

08-07-2002, 07:48 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It was optional...my 69 GMC does not have one either. You can get one off of any '65 - 87 chevy/GMC 10, 20, 30 truck/suburban/panel/blazer/cab-chassis vehicle, as long as it is 2 wheel drive. The van's might work, but that is uncharted teritory. The one ton trucks would more likely than not have the bigger bars.

08-07-2002, 07:50 PM	#3
67 SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW ARKANSAS Posts: 258	I think they were an option, not standard equipment until late 70's.

08-07-2002, 08:03 PM	#4
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Even on the 71 and 72 model trucks I have, the options tag shows the "front sway bar" as an added option. Wierd.. I couldnt imagine driving one without it. Sort of like navigating a boat lol.

08-07-2002, 08:44 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	My GMC doesn't have them, and it doesn't lean TOO bad...then again, the front tires are so bald the traction goves out before the door handles actually scratch the street.

08-07-2002, 09:43 PM	#7
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	lol

08-07-2002, 09:54 PM	#8
flaco Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: denver Posts: 33	The 68 3/4 ton I just bought has one and it's listed as an option I also have heavy duty rear springs also listed as an option

08-07-2002, 10:54 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	TERRYP... helpers were an option...rear sway bar, no.

08-10-2002, 04:58 AM	#13
arty52002 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: san diego california Posts: 20	just an ideal I had an 86 mustang, the front sway bars are huge. the biggesbt I have ever seen. They will almost bolt on to the front of these trucks.

08-10-2002, 11:18 AM	#14
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	They were an option part, 1 1/16 diam. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

08-10-2002, 11:53 AM	#15
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Slam33, what were you talking about, option, etc?



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08-10-2002, 05:57 PM	#16
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	Front bars were an option item, not standard equipment. They never had a rear bar. Rear leaf overloads were an option too. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

08-10-2002, 06:51 PM	#17
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	You fellas wanna see a HUGE sway bar look under a 00 silverado half ton. The companies dont even sell bushings for them yet. the thing is 1 and 15/16, i'm not kidding either, heck that's almost a pro off road series size! __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

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