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VNMOUS · 04-14-2003, 03:43 PM

HEY MEMBERS, BEEN AWAY FOR A WHILE AND WORKING TOO MUCH. I DID FIND TIME TO INSTALL A FRONT SWAY BAR THIS PAST WEEKEND. LOVE THE RESULTS, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS UPGRADE.

SideStepper · 04-14-2003, 08:51 PM

OK, I am interested, give us the details! Did you install a new "out of the box" sway bar kit, if so who is the dealer/manufacturer? Was it a junk yard find, if so what is the donor vehicle? I have heard good things from many board members on installing a front sway bar on these old trucks. I don't want to be the last one on the block to put one on! Sounds like Iam goin to have to do it, just to keep up with you guys!

VNMOUS · 04-15-2003, 08:16 AM

IT WAS FROM A DONOR TRUCK. I PURCHASED IT FROM AN INDIVIDUAL NOT SURE WHAT MODEL. IT WAS AN EASY INSTALL, JUST HAD TO DRILL OUT TWO RIVITS AND BOLT ON. I ALSO USED NEW BUSHINGS. BIG DIFFERENCE IN HANDLING FOR ONLY $35.

dubie · 04-15-2003, 09:15 AM

I have a 1 1/8" sway bar from a late 70's chevy and picked it up for only $20 at the local yard, and that included all the hardeware

fatfords · 04-15-2003, 10:00 AM

I did that same thing a couple of weeks ago-highly recommend it too! I bought the front brackets from the local Chevy dealer for under $10 each, then pulled a 1 1/8" sway bar/clamps/bolts from a mid 80's Suburban for another $10. I used the original bushings, but have ordered new replacements.
It is an easy mod with very noticeable results. I can now go around a corner and not worry about scraping my mirrors on the pavement!
Kent

**basketcase** · 04-15-2003, 12:18 PM

I also used a 1 1/8 in bar from a donor truck but I mounted it on lowered brackets and polygraphite bushings from Early Classic.

Tom

fatfords · 04-15-2003, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SideStepper
OK, ...if so what is the donor vehicle? I have heard good things from many board members on installing a front sway bar on these old trucks. I don't want to be the last one on the block to put one on! Sounds like Iam goin to have to do it, just to keep up with you guys!

SideStepper,
Donor trucks would be 67 to 87, Suburbans would be 67 to 91 (I think that is the right year). Bigger bars are available on heavier vehicles and as optional equipment on those years.
Kent

MandarinSixSeven · 04-15-2003, 02:23 PM

I just did it two weeks ago too...1 1/4" bar made a huge difference. New Poly bushings, the hardest part were the damn rivets, other than that, its was amazingly easy, even while laying on the ground in the dirt.

VNMOUS · 04-15-2003, 02:27 PM

I LIKED THE RESULTS FROM THE FRONT SWAY BAR SO MUCH THAT NOW I WANT ONE FOR THE REAR. ANYONE KNOW OF A GOOD DONOR FOR A REAR SWAY BAR?

Low69CST · 04-15-2003, 03:53 PM

i have an 89 Camaro rear bar under my truck. I have a thing about it on my website you check out, just got alot of damn pop-ups.

SideStepper · 04-16-2003, 09:36 PM

Hey, all you guys, thanks for the info! I can see that this is a FAST group to keep up with!

pinky350 · 04-17-2003, 04:26 PM

From a 73 Chevy truck up to87 that I know of.

70cst10 · 04-17-2003, 06:02 PM

It's definitely worth the time. I should have installed mine a long time ago, but better late than never.

04-14-2003, 03:43 PM	#1
VNMOUS Step Side's Rule Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEIGHTON,AL USA Posts: 227	sway bar HEY MEMBERS, BEEN AWAY FOR A WHILE AND WORKING TOO MUCH. I DID FIND TIME TO INSTALL A FRONT SWAY BAR THIS PAST WEEKEND. LOVE THE RESULTS, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS UPGRADE. __________________ DANO 07 Silverado Classic 67shortstep 76 stingray 95 cobra 66 Mustang Coupe 289

04-15-2003, 08:16 AM	#3
VNMOUS Step Side's Rule Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEIGHTON,AL USA Posts: 227	IT WAS FROM A DONOR TRUCK. I PURCHASED IT FROM AN INDIVIDUAL NOT SURE WHAT MODEL. IT WAS AN EASY INSTALL, JUST HAD TO DRILL OUT TWO RIVITS AND BOLT ON. I ALSO USED NEW BUSHINGS. BIG DIFFERENCE IN HANDLING FOR ONLY $35. __________________ DANO 07 Silverado Classic 67shortstep 76 stingray 95 cobra 66 Mustang Coupe 289

04-15-2003, 09:15 AM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I have a 1 1/8" sway bar from a late 70's chevy and picked it up for only $20 at the local yard, and that included all the hardeware __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-15-2003, 10:00 AM	#5
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	I did that same thing a couple of weeks ago-highly recommend it too! I bought the front brackets from the local Chevy dealer for under $10 each, then pulled a 1 1/8" sway bar/clamps/bolts from a mid 80's Suburban for another $10. I used the original bushings, but have ordered new replacements. It is an easy mod with very noticeable results. I can now go around a corner and not worry about scraping my mirrors on the pavement! Kent __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

04-15-2003, 12:18 PM	#6
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	I also used a 1 1/8 in bar from a donor truck but I mounted it on lowered brackets and polygraphite bushings from Early Classic. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

04-14-2003, 08:51 PM	#2
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 280	OK, I am interested, give us the details! Did you install a new "out of the box" sway bar kit, if so who is the dealer/manufacturer? Was it a junk yard find, if so what is the donor vehicle? I have heard good things from many board members on installing a front sway bar on these old trucks. I don't want to be the last one on the block to put one on! Sounds like Iam goin to have to do it, just to keep up with you guys!

04-15-2003, 02:23 PM	#8
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	I just did it two weeks ago too...1 1/4" bar made a huge difference. New Poly bushings, the hardest part were the damn rivets, other than that, its was amazingly easy, even while laying on the ground in the dirt. __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

04-15-2003, 02:27 PM	#9
VNMOUS Step Side's Rule Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEIGHTON,AL USA Posts: 227	REAR SWAY BAR I LIKED THE RESULTS FROM THE FRONT SWAY BAR SO MUCH THAT NOW I WANT ONE FOR THE REAR. ANYONE KNOW OF A GOOD DONOR FOR A REAR SWAY BAR? __________________ DANO 07 Silverado Classic 67shortstep 76 stingray 95 cobra 66 Mustang Coupe 289

04-15-2003, 03:53 PM	#10
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	i have an 89 Camaro rear bar under my truck. I have a thing about it on my website you check out, just got alot of damn pop-ups. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

04-16-2003, 09:36 PM	#11
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 280	Hey, all you guys, thanks for the info! I can see that this is a FAST group to keep up with!

04-17-2003, 04:26 PM	#12
pinky350 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: TX Posts: 91	From a 73 Chevy truck up to87 that I know of.

04-17-2003, 06:02 PM	#13
70cst10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gaston, SC Posts: 580	It's definitely worth the time. I should have installed mine a long time ago, but better late than never. __________________ Milan 1964 Chevelle SS 283/M20



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