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Mr79C10 · 01-15-2008, 01:52 AM

Saturdays project.

Sway from E*ay- -----------$30
Bushings from Auto Parts-$25
Brackets LMC----------------$34
Getting Stiff--------Priceless!!

Restrorob · 01-15-2008, 07:33 AM

I like the jack !!! But I still use jack stands. Ya never know when a hose may decide to go poooie.....

Pyrotechnic · 01-15-2008, 08:59 AM

A sway bar with good bushings is pretty much mandatory. Looks like you got a good price on everything.

Mr79C10 · 01-15-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

I like the jack !!! But I still use jack stands. Ya never know when a hose may decide to go poooie.....

I do use jack stands and I did. But I remembered to take the pic when I pulled the stands out...

Slonaker · 01-16-2008, 04:11 AM

Adding the swaybar was one of the best things I did to my truck. It was an inexpensive upgrade, and made it a lot more fun to drive. I still can't believe that the Silverado trim level didn't get one automatically...

Slonaker

swb85 · 01-16-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

I still can't believe that the Silverado trim level didn't get one automatically...

Slonaker

They didn't? I've got one on my '85 Silverado.....someone else installed it then?

454HO · 01-16-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Cool. I just installed those same DJM control arms on my '86. I have a heavy duty 1-1/4" bar from a C20 to put on. Glad to see that it should bolt up.

**N2TRUX** · 01-16-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by swb85

They didn't? I've got one on my '85 Silverado.....someone else installed it then?

It was probably factory. What he said was they didn't standard as part of the Silverado package.

Mr79C10 · 01-17-2008, 01:04 AM

This was a basic C-10.
And lemme tell ya, just with that lil add on. Taking turns are just SO sweet now!
I'm telling ya ,,, if you don't have a sway bar, ya gotta get one.
Now I'm going to look around for a bar for the rear. I believe in past posts, Can use one from a Z28 and some muffler clamps?

redrat · 01-17-2008, 02:26 AM

let us know what you find out about a rear sway bar. Im also interested in one.

Mr79C10 · 01-17-2008, 03:11 PM

some where here, there is a post about it, Ill find it and share

knightlife · 01-17-2008, 05:01 PM

andys auto sports sells them... not exactly cheap, but they are prolly worth it... heres a link for yall...

http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...bars/belltech/

enjoy!

cochino12 · 01-17-2008, 05:09 PM

rear sway bar mad a HUGE difference on my 85 I'm definitly going to be putting one on my blazer.

BaddBusa2005 · 01-17-2008, 11:48 PM

my truck didnt have on either, I pulled one from an 87 burban. I am unsure what size it is. It did make quite a bit of difference.

454HO · 01-18-2008, 12:17 AM

I will be putting this on the rear of mine.

It is a Belltech 1-1/8" diameter. The part number is 5508.

Should work good with the 1-1/4" C20 bar and poly mounts on the front.

BaddBusa2005 · 01-18-2008, 01:38 PM

will you take pictures of the install.

454HO · 01-19-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

will you take pictures of the install.

Of course!!

burger · 01-19-2008, 01:48 AM

Looks good! What was the original application for the sway bar you used?

Thanks,
Ed

Mr79C10 · 01-20-2008, 08:01 PM

Looks SO sweet.
Now are those muffle clamps?

01-15-2008, 01:52 AM	#1
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Getting Stiff Saturdays project. Sway from Eay- -----------$30 Bushings from Auto Parts-$25 Brackets LMC----------------$34 Getting Stiff--------Priceless!!* __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

01-15-2008, 07:33 AM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Getting Stiff I like the jack !!! But I still use jack stands. Ya never know when a hose may decide to go poooie..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-15-2008, 08:59 AM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Getting Stiff A sway bar with good bushings is pretty much mandatory. Looks like you got a good price on everything.

01-16-2008, 04:11 AM	#5
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Getting Stiff Adding the swaybar was one of the best things I did to my truck. It was an inexpensive upgrade, and made it a lot more fun to drive. I still can't believe that the Silverado trim level didn't get one automatically... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-17-2008, 01:04 AM	#9
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Getting Stiff This was a basic C-10. And lemme tell ya, just with that lil add on. Taking turns are just SO sweet now! I'm telling ya ,,, if you don't have a sway bar, ya gotta get one. Now I'm going to look around for a bar for the rear. I believe in past posts, Can use one from a Z28 and some muffler clamps? __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

01-17-2008, 02:26 AM	#10
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: Getting Stiff let us know what you find out about a rear sway bar. Im also interested in one. __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

01-17-2008, 03:11 PM	#11
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Getting Stiff some where here, there is a post about it, Ill find it and share __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

01-17-2008, 05:01 PM	#12
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Getting Stiff andys auto sports sells them... not exactly cheap, but they are prolly worth it... heres a link for yall... http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...bars/belltech/ enjoy! __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

01-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#13
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Getting Stiff rear sway bar mad a HUGE difference on my 85 I'm definitly going to be putting one on my blazer. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-17-2008, 11:48 PM	#14
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Getting Stiff my truck didnt have on either, I pulled one from an 87 burban. I am unsure what size it is. It did make quite a bit of difference. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

01-18-2008, 12:17 AM	#15
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	Re: Getting Stiff I will be putting this on the rear of mine. It is a Belltech 1-1/8" diameter. The part number is 5508. Should work good with the 1-1/4" C20 bar and poly mounts on the front. __________________ - Greg

01-18-2008, 01:38 PM	#16
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Getting Stiff will you take pictures of the install. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

01-19-2008, 01:48 AM	#18
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Re: Getting Stiff Looks good! What was the original application for the sway bar you used? Thanks, Ed

01-20-2008, 08:01 PM	#19
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Getting Stiff Looks SO sweet. Now are those muffle clamps? __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den Last edited by Mr79C10; 01-20-2008 at 08:02 PM.



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