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billsbowtie · 10-21-2005, 09:17 PM

will a ft. sway bar off of a 70 1/2 ton 2wd truck fit a 71/72 2wd blazer. thanks for any help. bill

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-21-2005, 09:28 PM

I would sure think so, but I'm no expert, now I'm curious about what the answer will be

krue · 10-21-2005, 09:37 PM

Let me check my FAQ, I seem to remember someone doing something like this....

krue · 10-21-2005, 09:39 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140216 Is all I can find pertaining to blazers. Nevermind, I just notice you said 2wd....it ought to fit fine.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2005, 10:02 PM

yep, bolt right up.
look for one off a 3/4 ton though, it'll be bigger, and bigger IS better.

**GMCPaul** · 10-22-2005, 03:37 AM

Yes it will, if your Blazer did not originally come with a sway bar be sure to get the sway bar brackets riveted to the frame off the donor truck that the front sway bar bushing retainers bolt to without them there is no way to bolt it on.
GMCPaul

blazerboy72 · 10-22-2005, 04:50 AM

Thanks for asking for me bill.

86swb · 10-22-2005, 06:26 AM

Where really does the sway bar come in handy? I do not have one and never notice my truck "swaying" around curves. Maby I am not going fast enought? Was just wondering what purpose it serves?

Frizzle Fry · 10-22-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

Where really does the sway bar come in handy? I do not have one and never notice my truck "swaying" around curves. Maby I am not going fast enought? Was just wondering what purpose it serves?

It keeps the cab/frame from leaning as much around turns. When the truck starts to lean, the outside wheel is higher relative to the frame than the inside wheel. The sway bar "tries" to force both wheels to remain at the same height relative to the frame. So in a turn, as the outside wheel moves up (frame moving down) the sway bar translates that motion to the inside wheel.

You can imagine as the sway bar tries to pull the inside wheel off the ground the truck leans less to the outside of the turn. The thicker the bar, the less it will twist under a given load, and the greater the effect.

If none of that makes sense, there are other ways to describe it. All I can say is drive a truck with one and you will feel the difference.

I'm in the process of going to a 1.25" front bar and a 21mm Camaro rear bar, all with poly bushings. Should be ready to carve soon

billsbowtie · 10-22-2005, 12:06 PM

thanks for the info. guys.

**tnblazerk5** · 10-22-2005, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I'm in the process of going to a 1.25" front bar and a 21mm Camaro rear bar, all with poly bushings. Should be ready to carve soon

let us know how the rear does

i got a helwig<sp? rear i got to put on mine after i get differant exaust

86swb · 10-22-2005, 02:26 PM

You would think GM would have put thses on all their cars and trucks?? Front and on the rear.

Instead of making the sway bar an option.

AKChevyman · 10-22-2005, 02:32 PM

Not to hijack the thread but I have a question about swaybars in general when you lower a truck do you need to do something with the front sway bar?

Frizzle Fry · 10-23-2005, 02:36 PM

Funny you ask. I just put the front on and I was sick of hitting the old bushings on curbs. I definately didn't want to mess up the new ones either. ECE sells a low profile sway bar mount for lowered trucks. I seems like a good product and it's only $20/pair, but I didn't want to wait for shipping. I mounted it srtaight to the frame. The gemoetry works with the lowered front end and there are no clearance issues (it may look close in some of the pics but there's plenty of room).

*FormerMember* · 10-23-2005, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Funny you ask. I just put the front on and I was sick of hitting the old bushings on curbs. I definately didn't want to mess up the new ones either. ECE sells a low profile sway bar mount for lowered trucks. I seems like a good product and it's only $20/pair, but I didn't want to wait for shipping. I mounted it srtaight to the frame. The gemoetry works with the lowered front end and there are no clearance issues (it may look close in some of the pics but there's plenty of room).

Funny, I thought about doing the same thing...

But I got the ECE brackets instead.

10-21-2005, 09:17 PM	#1
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	sway bar ? will a ft. sway bar off of a 70 1/2 ton 2wd truck fit a 71/72 2wd blazer. thanks for any help. bill

10-21-2005, 09:28 PM	#2
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10-21-2005, 09:37 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: sway bar ? Let me check my FAQ, I seem to remember someone doing something like this.... __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-21-2005, 09:39 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: sway bar ? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140216 Is all I can find pertaining to blazers. Nevermind, I just notice you said 2wd....it ought to fit fine. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 10-21-2005 at 09:40 PM.

10-21-2005, 10:02 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: sway bar ? yep, bolt right up. look for one off a 3/4 ton though, it'll be bigger, and bigger IS better.

10-22-2005, 03:37 AM	#6
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	Re: sway bar ? Yes it will, if your Blazer did not originally come with a sway bar be sure to get the sway bar brackets riveted to the frame off the donor truck that the front sway bar bushing retainers bolt to without them there is no way to bolt it on. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

10-22-2005, 04:50 AM	#7
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: sway bar ? Thanks for asking for me bill.

10-22-2005, 06:26 AM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: sway bar ? Where really does the sway bar come in handy? I do not have one and never notice my truck "swaying" around curves. Maby I am not going fast enought? Was just wondering what purpose it serves? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 10-22-2005 at 06:27 AM.

10-22-2005, 12:06 PM	#10
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: sway bar ? thanks for the info. guys.

10-22-2005, 02:26 PM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: sway bar ? You would think GM would have put thses on all their cars and trucks?? Front and on the rear. Instead of making the sway bar an option. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-22-2005, 02:32 PM	#13
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: sway bar ? Not to hijack the thread but I have a question about swaybars in general when you lower a truck do you need to do something with the front sway bar? __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

10-23-2005, 02:36 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: sway bar ? Funny you ask. I just put the front on and I was sick of hitting the old bushings on curbs. I definately didn't want to mess up the new ones either. ECE sells a low profile sway bar mount for lowered trucks. I seems like a good product and it's only $20/pair, but I didn't want to wait for shipping. I mounted it srtaight to the frame. The gemoetry works with the lowered front end and there are no clearance issues (it may look close in some of the pics but there's plenty of room).



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