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GMCBubba · 05-22-2007, 09:45 AM

i have the option of picking up a 1.25" front sway bar with all connecting pieces off a 78 2wd suburban with the HD package for $40. it sounds like a good deal to me. any comments before i try to buy this thing? thanks for your help

**John Fabris** · 05-22-2007, 10:05 AM

Not a bad price, and it is the thick bar (one tons had these). If you can get the mounting brackets off the a-frames, (bolt ons), and you can get get the two brackets that mound the bar to the frame (note these are riveted and a pain to get off if you don't have the right tools) that all you need to get the the correct size swaybar bushing. Note, www.earlyclassics.com has new frame brackets that are shorter for trucks that have been lowered.

Your a-frames should already have the two holes needed for the brackets, and you may have to remove one rivet per side on the frame to be able to add your frame brackets....

Good luck and have fun!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-22-2007, 06:12 PM

Like John said, if that's the bigger 1-Ton style jump on it for that price.
Then go to the FAQ's section and TXFirefighter has a bushing thread

GMCBubba · 05-22-2007, 07:47 PM

thanks guys. i appreciate it

05-22-2007, 09:45 AM	#1
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	quick sway bar question i have the option of picking up a 1.25" front sway bar with all connecting pieces off a 78 2wd suburban with the HD package for $40. it sounds like a good deal to me. any comments before i try to buy this thing? thanks for your help __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

05-22-2007, 10:05 AM	#2
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: quick sway bar question Not a bad price, and it is the thick bar (one tons had these). If you can get the mounting brackets off the a-frames, (bolt ons), and you can get get the two brackets that mound the bar to the frame (note these are riveted and a pain to get off if you don't have the right tools) that all you need to get the the correct size swaybar bushing. Note, www.earlyclassics.com has new frame brackets that are shorter for trucks that have been lowered. Your a-frames should already have the two holes needed for the brackets, and you may have to remove one rivet per side on the frame to be able to add your frame brackets.... Good luck and have fun! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

05-22-2007, 06:12 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,480	Re: quick sway bar question Like John said, if that's the bigger 1-Ton style jump on it for that price. Then go to the FAQ's section and TXFirefighter has a bushing thread __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-22-2007, 07:47 PM	#4
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: quick sway bar question thanks guys. i appreciate it __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.



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