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pkbinplano · 11-23-2002, 06:07 PM

Brandon and I went to a junk yard this morning . I picked up a 1 1/4 inch front sway bar from a C30 (i think). Bought the hangers for the frame and new bushings. Wow ! What a difference !
Can really hang the corners now without the truck plowing.
Sway bar from junk yard --- $40.00
GM brackets 2 @ 9.63 each---20.85
Moog bushing set 2@11.89----20.15 (2 bushings each set)
Misc hardware 5.00
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Total $ 86.00
He got treasures too but I'll let him tell yall about it.
I also got a HEI coil for 5 bucks. Just need to test it for a spare.
Probly an hour install time. Thing is heavy

Txstruck · 11-23-2002, 06:26 PM

Awesome deal man!! Did you get the front or rear sway bar? Im assuming front since you mentioned plowing. Did it affect the ride any other than cornering?

pkbinplano · 11-23-2002, 06:30 PM

Seems to recover a little better when you hit a bump. No ride difference. Best money spent so far on old Mellow Yellow

Txstruck · 11-23-2002, 06:38 PM

When you hit a good bump in my truck, the body is what has to recover! The suspension on mine is so stiff, you feel every bump!

BigRed · 11-24-2002, 11:18 PM

Cool Paul, I was wondering if you got a hold of Brandon and went out there. Good find! So, anything else interesting out there?

Not sure if you saw my other post on the parts board, but I'm looking for a burb now. Anything pre-80. Be on the lookout for me when you're traveling the countryside.

I'm wanting to trade for my truck.

Scott

79BIG10 · 11-25-2002, 04:07 AM

I found 2 items for me.

A p/s bracket that I have been needing for ever now- $10
[b] A MINT EXCELLENT CONDITION FRONT DASH BEZEL FOR 73-80 (has wiper on the dash) WITH SILVERADO TRIM ON ALL SECTIONS WITH FACTORY CUTOUT FOR RADIO- $20

:razz:

I couldn't believe it. I was shocked. You should have seen Paul's face when I showed his the large pile of bezel (front and rear with gauges as well!!). It's a freaking goldmine out there!!

If anybody needs parts here in the area let me know and I"ll tell you how to get there.

Txstruck · 11-25-2002, 10:27 AM

Brandon, I still need a dash for my 86!

PHOENIX · 11-25-2002, 11:55 AM

Hey Brandon is there any way you can find out if they have a non-A/C dash bezel for an '83? I would like to have a better one, but I dont want to pay $$$.

Let me know. Thanks......

79BIG10 · 11-26-2002, 12:47 AM

Eddie- Is it the kind with wiper controls on column or dash? Also you want the chrome trim or not. I'm betting that it won't be since the non-ac option.

scarface-87 · 11-26-2002, 12:54 AM

which yard did you go to. just might head out there

79BIG10 · 11-26-2002, 01:00 AM

Go out 78 to past Lavon and take a right at the Exxon station. Go down all the way to the stop sign and take a left. He's right there.

11-23-2002, 06:07 PM	#1
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Got a sway bar ! Brandon and I went to a junk yard this morning . I picked up a 1 1/4 inch front sway bar from a C30 (i think). Bought the hangers for the frame and new bushings. Wow ! What a difference ! Can really hang the corners now without the truck plowing. Sway bar from junk yard --- $40.00 GM brackets 2 @ 9.63 each---20.85 Moog bushing set 2@11.89----20.15 (2 bushings each set) Misc hardware 5.00 --------------- Total $ 86.00 He got treasures too but I'll let him tell yall about it. I also got a HEI coil for 5 bucks. Just need to test it for a spare. Probly an hour install time. Thing is heavy __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

11-23-2002, 06:26 PM	#2
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	Awesome deal man!! Did you get the front or rear sway bar? Im assuming front since you mentioned plowing. Did it affect the ride any other than cornering? __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

11-23-2002, 06:30 PM	#3
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Seems to recover a little better when you hit a bump. No ride difference. Best money spent so far on old Mellow Yellow __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

11-23-2002, 06:38 PM	#4
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	When you hit a good bump in my truck, the body is what has to recover! The suspension on mine is so stiff, you feel every bump! __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

11-24-2002, 11:18 PM	#5
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Cool Paul, I was wondering if you got a hold of Brandon and went out there. Good find! So, anything else interesting out there? Not sure if you saw my other post on the parts board, but I'm looking for a burb now. Anything pre-80. Be on the lookout for me when you're traveling the countryside. I'm wanting to trade for my truck. Scott __________________ Scott Shelbourne

11-25-2002, 04:07 AM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	MY junk yard finds I found 2 items for me. A p/s bracket that I have been needing for ever now- $10 [b] A MINT EXCELLENT CONDITION FRONT DASH BEZEL FOR 73-80 (has wiper on the dash) WITH SILVERADO TRIM ON ALL SECTIONS WITH FACTORY CUTOUT FOR RADIO- $20 :razz: I couldn't believe it. I was shocked. You should have seen Paul's face when I showed his the large pile of bezel (front and rear with gauges as well!!). It's a freaking goldmine out there!! If anybody needs parts here in the area let me know and I"ll tell you how to get there. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-25-2002, 10:27 AM	#7
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	Brandon, I still need a dash for my 86! __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

11-25-2002, 11:55 AM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Hey Brandon is there any way you can find out if they have a non-A/C dash bezel for an '83? I would like to have a better one, but I dont want to pay $$$. Let me know. Thanks...... __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-26-2002, 12:47 AM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Eddie- Is it the kind with wiper controls on column or dash? Also you want the chrome trim or not. I'm betting that it won't be since the non-ac option. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-26-2002, 12:54 AM	#10
scarface-87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 22	which yard did you go to. just might head out there __________________ Danny http://dg721.tripod.com 87 swb c10

11-26-2002, 01:00 AM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Go out 78 to past Lavon and take a right at the Exxon station. Go down all the way to the stop sign and take a left. He's right there. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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