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jmil1974 · 01-21-2003, 05:45 PM

I got just the bushings from gmcpaul for $25.

theo goebel · 01-21-2003, 10:54 PM

Yes, I got front and rear sway bars and hardware from Wes! My mechanic has decided he does not want to install them so I went to my local Les Schwab and they would not do it either! Anyone know of anyone who would do this for me this winter!? Thanks in advance..........theo goebel-Seattle

jmil1974 · 01-21-2003, 11:06 PM

Theo,

If you have a drill and some wrenches, you can do the front one easily. The rear I don't know about.

Jason

casey · 01-22-2003, 11:24 PM

Theo. Try a spring shop I'm sure they would do that for you

Hotrod70C10 · 01-23-2003, 03:48 AM

hey thanks dr27. I was going to ask about the prices for the lowered swaybar mounts but you helped me out thanks!

GMC_Aaron · 02-06-2003, 10:52 AM

I just had to do it. I was going to wait a little while for the front sway bar, but when I saw this post I the saw the positive reactions. I knew it would improve the stability, but how much? So I went to the junk yard and pulled a 1 1/4" sway bar off a 1974 GMC and put it on my 1972 GMC and the ride was unbelieveable! This is absolutely the single most inexpensive and worthwhile upgrade I could have possibly put on my truck. To pay $38 for this upgrade and get these results is amazing. I just had to get the surface rust off, remove the 2 rivets, paint the bar and brackets and bolt it on. The bushings even had alot of life left on them. The front end stays so straight and flat around the corners. I will definitely look to put a rear system on next. Thanks for the assurance on this post guys!

Snowbound · 02-06-2003, 12:21 PM

Theo, I second what others said. You can install it yourself very easily. Just center punch the rivets on the front crossmember and drill them out. I used a 3/16" bit and then went to a 3/8" bit. Then knock the rivet heads off with a hammer and chisel and punch the through. All the other hole should be there already.

I'm no mechanic, and it only took me about an hour to install the whole set up. Then you can brag to the girls ( or women ) how handy you are!

Brian

71Derelict · 02-06-2003, 07:14 PM

I bought one off of a buddy for $50 with poly bushings. I knew it was going to make a difference but after reading all of these posts I want to run out to the garage and put it on tonight.

Jwill41 · 02-06-2003, 10:32 PM

i still have mine laying in the garage. I guess i better get around to that soon.

01-21-2003, 05:45 PM	#26
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	I got just the bushings from gmcpaul for $25. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

01-21-2003, 10:54 PM	#27
theo goebel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle, WA USA 98168 Posts: 70	Anybody install sway bars on the I-5 corridor (Seattle to Corvallis, OR) Yes, I got front and rear sway bars and hardware from Wes! My mechanic has decided he does not want to install them so I went to my local Les Schwab and they would not do it either! Anyone know of anyone who would do this for me this winter!? Thanks in advance..........theo goebel-Seattle __________________ StepSideRideRequired

01-21-2003, 11:06 PM	#28
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Theo, If you have a drill and some wrenches, you can do the front one easily. The rear I don't know about. Jason __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

01-23-2003, 03:48 AM	#30
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	hey thanks dr27. I was going to ask about the prices for the lowered swaybar mounts but you helped me out thanks! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-06-2003, 10:52 AM	#31
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	I just had to do it. I was going to wait a little while for the front sway bar, but when I saw this post I the saw the positive reactions. I knew it would improve the stability, but how much? So I went to the junk yard and pulled a 1 1/4" sway bar off a 1974 GMC and put it on my 1972 GMC and the ride was unbelieveable! This is absolutely the single most inexpensive and worthwhile upgrade I could have possibly put on my truck. To pay $38 for this upgrade and get these results is amazing. I just had to get the surface rust off, remove the 2 rivets, paint the bar and brackets and bolt it on. The bushings even had alot of life left on them. The front end stays so straight and flat around the corners. I will definitely look to put a rear system on next. Thanks for the assurance on this post guys! __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

01-22-2003, 11:24 PM	#29
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Theo. Try a spring shop I'm sure they would do that for you

02-06-2003, 12:21 PM	#32
Snowbound Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westbank, BC Posts: 403	Theo, I second what others said. You can install it yourself very easily. Just center punch the rivets on the front crossmember and drill them out. I used a 3/16" bit and then went to a 3/8" bit. Then knock the rivet heads off with a hammer and chisel and punch the through. All the other hole should be there already. I'm no mechanic, and it only took me about an hour to install the whole set up. Then you can brag to the girls ( or women ) how handy you are! Brian __________________ 1965 Chevy Short Box Stepside, 230 - 3 speed, 4:11 gears, original paint rust free survivor. Now sporting a 383 SBC and TKO-600

02-06-2003, 07:14 PM	#33
71Derelict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Patrick AFB Florida Posts: 25	I bought one off of a buddy for $50 with poly bushings. I knew it was going to make a difference but after reading all of these posts I want to run out to the garage and put it on tonight. __________________ 71 C/10 Short Wide 2/3 drop, 383/350/3.08 posi in various states of repair growing into 4/5 drop 383/700R4

02-06-2003, 10:32 PM	#34
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	i still have mine laying in the garage. I guess i better get around to that soon. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club



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