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kyull67 · 01-06-2007, 05:06 PM

I just bought a front sway bar off a 1980 3/4 ton pickup. My question is, is it okay to mount the bar directly to the frame and not use the brackets for more ground clearance?

see ten · 01-06-2007, 05:16 PM

I've seen it done that way. I don't see a reason it wouldn't work.

cgoodwin · 01-06-2007, 05:47 PM

kyull76,

Do you plan on taking pics with your install? I'll have mine coming soon from Brothers Truck and it might help me with my install.

kyull67 · 01-06-2007, 05:58 PM

Yeah I'll post pictures, but if you look in the faq truck tech section there's a really good write up with pics in there.

Brad · 01-06-2007, 11:33 PM

My truck is lowered 4" in front and it fits better bolted directly to the frame. I've had mine like this for 6 years or more and no problems doing it that way. On a stock height truck I think you'll find it fits better using the brackets.

neonlarry · 01-07-2007, 11:05 AM

General rule of thumb for mounting swaybars is you want the arms parallel to the ground.

kyull67 · 01-07-2007, 01:36 PM

Thanks guys.

Bamm · 01-07-2007, 09:27 PM

You can also switch it up and mount the sway bar on the "inside" of the front brackets. I've seen a post where someone did this, I'll see if I can find a pic. I think that will give you the "parallel to the ground" mount that you want...........Jerry

kyull67 · 01-07-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamm 24

You can also switch it up and mount the sway bar on the "inside" of the front brackets. I've seen a post where someone did this, I'll see if I can find a pic. I think that will give you the "parallel to the ground" mount that you want...........Jerry

I was thinking of that but didn't know if it would be better than bolting it directly to the frame. At least I know it should be parallel to the ground now.
Thanks.

dmsteele92831 · 02-05-2007, 10:49 PM

Any one have pics? I have a 1 1/4" bar off an 84 chevy and want to make sure I mount it correctly!

Where can I buy brackets if I need them, or is a junkyard the best place to find them?

gringoloco · 02-06-2007, 02:30 AM

If you are mounting to the frame AND bagged, you will run into interference problems with the pitman arm and drag link. I had to use 'lowered' style brackets for clearance.

-Chris

FLEET72 · 02-06-2007, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmsteele92831

Any one have pics? I have a 1 1/4" bar off an 84 chevy and want to make sure I mount it correctly!

Where can I buy brackets if I need them, or is a junkyard the best place to find them?

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Lowered $19

Stock $49

01-06-2007, 05:06 PM	#1
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Sway bar mounting ? I just bought a front sway bar off a 1980 3/4 ton pickup. My question is, is it okay to mount the bar directly to the frame and not use the brackets for more ground clearance? __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-06-2007, 05:16 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Sway bar mounting ? I've seen it done that way. I don't see a reason it wouldn't work.

01-06-2007, 05:47 PM	#3
cgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 56	Re: Sway bar mounting ? kyull76, Do you plan on taking pics with your install? I'll have mine coming soon from Brothers Truck and it might help me with my install.

01-06-2007, 05:58 PM	#4
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Sway bar mounting ? Yeah I'll post pictures, but if you look in the faq truck tech section there's a really good write up with pics in there. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-06-2007, 11:33 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Sway bar mounting ? My truck is lowered 4" in front and it fits better bolted directly to the frame. I've had mine like this for 6 years or more and no problems doing it that way. On a stock height truck I think you'll find it fits better using the brackets. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-07-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: Sway bar mounting ? General rule of thumb for mounting swaybars is you want the arms parallel to the ground. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

01-07-2007, 01:36 PM	#7
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Sway bar mounting ? Thanks guys. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-07-2007, 09:27 PM	#8
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Sway bar mounting ? You can also switch it up and mount the sway bar on the "inside" of the front brackets. I've seen a post where someone did this, I'll see if I can find a pic. I think that will give you the "parallel to the ground" mount that you want...........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-05-2007, 10:49 PM	#10
dmsteele92831 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 191	Re: Sway bar mounting ? Any one have pics? I have a 1 1/4" bar off an 84 chevy and want to make sure I mount it correctly! Where can I buy brackets if I need them, or is a junkyard the best place to find them? __________________ 1968 c10 Chevy 2005 Infiniti G35 2006 Subaru WRX STi

02-06-2007, 02:30 AM	#11
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Sway bar mounting ? If you are mounting to the frame AND bagged, you will run into interference problems with the pitman arm and drag link. I had to use 'lowered' style brackets for clearance. -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy



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