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fdbdw · 03-15-2009, 07:59 AM

to answer a couple of the replys,this bar would not mach up with the existing holes had to drill new ones, I put on new shoks a few months ago so they are ok, I had the same issue with the bumper braket and had to cut about a 1/4" off the end, thinking about loosening the end-links seeing if they will straighten out with the weight on and re-tightening or maybe going with longer end links, thanks for all the replies this is a great disscusion ( keep them comming)

sick69 · 03-15-2009, 09:13 AM

I was always told the legs of the sway bar should be parallel to the ground. I have no clue why but thats what I was taught by quite a few friends in the the racing circles that I know. Most of which have been in the racing community for most of their lives, and these aren't the "thats the way we've always done it" guys. These are guys that will try anything new to give them alittle more edge.

Just my .02 Take it or leave it

Frank

Andy4639 · 03-15-2009, 12:03 PM

Well if you think about it it makes since. The bar when pushed up has all that travel to over come before it benifits the truck. I have been told also to keep the bar as close to level with the truck. I haven't ever seen a bar with that much angle in the ends. Do you know what kind of bar it is?
What did it come off of?

Gray Ghost · 03-15-2009, 12:21 PM

Kicking the front end of the bar up doesn't have a negative effect at all. I have ridden in the stock configuration trucks and mine and there's no perceptible difference. Mine is mounted using the ECE lowered truck mounts [even though my truck isn't lowered]. My bar sits about 2" higher than stock up front.

Mounting it direectly to the frame as he did is only 1" higher than mine. Other than a bit of increased wear on the end bushings, there shouldn't be a bit of difference in ride quality.

Of course to prove either point, we'd need someone to do body roll measurements, but from the seat of the pants there's no difference.

texanidiot25 · 03-15-2009, 01:09 PM

The only benefit I see from having it level is again, on the end links. The bar must travel in an arc as it moves. The closer to level that you have it at ride height, the less it moves away from the suspension as it twists in it's arc. Same thing in suspensions.

03-15-2009, 07:59 AM	#26
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: sway bar question to answer a couple of the replys,this bar would not mach up with the existing holes had to drill new ones, I put on new shoks a few months ago so they are ok, I had the same issue with the bumper braket and had to cut about a 1/4" off the end, thinking about loosening the end-links seeing if they will straighten out with the weight on and re-tightening or maybe going with longer end links, thanks for all the replies this is a great disscusion ( keep them comming)

03-15-2009, 09:13 AM	#27
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: sway bar question I was always told the legs of the sway bar should be parallel to the ground. I have no clue why but thats what I was taught by quite a few friends in the the racing circles that I know. Most of which have been in the racing community for most of their lives, and these aren't the "thats the way we've always done it" guys. These are guys that will try anything new to give them alittle more edge. Just my .02 Take it or leave it Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

03-15-2009, 12:03 PM	#28
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: sway bar question Well if you think about it it makes since. The bar when pushed up has all that travel to over come before it benifits the truck. I have been told also to keep the bar as close to level with the truck. I haven't ever seen a bar with that much angle in the ends. Do you know what kind of bar it is? What did it come off of? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-15-2009, 12:21 PM	#29
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: sway bar question Kicking the front end of the bar up doesn't have a negative effect at all. I have ridden in the stock configuration trucks and mine and there's no perceptible difference. Mine is mounted using the ECE lowered truck mounts [even though my truck isn't lowered]. My bar sits about 2" higher than stock up front. Mounting it direectly to the frame as he did is only 1" higher than mine. Other than a bit of increased wear on the end bushings, there shouldn't be a bit of difference in ride quality. Of course to prove either point, we'd need someone to do body roll measurements, but from the seat of the pants there's no difference. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

03-15-2009, 01:09 PM	#30
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: sway bar question The only benefit I see from having it level is again, on the end links. The bar must travel in an arc as it moves. The closer to level that you have it at ride height, the less it moves away from the suspension as it twists in it's arc. Same thing in suspensions.



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