Need some major help with Sway bar installation...................................... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Z28Owner · 09-09-2003, 02:12 AM

Ok, I found a late 77 or so model 3/4 ton out of a junkyard with a front sway. I got everything from that truck the brackets and all. It is 1 and 1/16 thick. I am having problems getting it to fit on my 71 truck. I put new bushings in all 4 parts, all new bolts. My truck had the A frame holes all ready predrilled, but there wasnt any on the frame section. So How do I go about finding a place to mount the brackets Or do I need diff brackets. Does the front suspension need to be off the ground when installing it? I need some detailed pics if anyone can help, I am really stumped on this one. Thanks.

JJR · 09-09-2003, 08:56 AM

The frame holes should be there. One of the holes will need to have a rivet drilled out. The back swaybar frame bracket hole is also the front crossmember hole. You will need to drill out/chivel the rivet and use that hole. This link may help: http://www.classicperform.com/controlcorners1.htm Your sway bar won't use end links but the frame brackets will be the same.

fatfords · 09-09-2003, 10:14 AM

Look at the link JJR posted. If you didn't get the "U" shaped strap iron brackets at the yard (you have to cut or drill out the rivets) you can go to your local GM parts house and get PN 6271375. I think they were about $10 each.
Good Luck!

Z28Owner · 09-09-2003, 01:10 PM

OK, Ill get those rivets out, but when I install it do I need to have the front suspension on the ground or lifted, or does it matter? THanks.

cableguy0 · 09-09-2003, 01:36 PM

it will be easier with the truck on the ground because there wont be any tension on the bar

Z28Owner · 09-09-2003, 06:06 PM

Ok Thanks guys I got it installed, was a major pain to get those rivets out, but it was worth it. Handles alot better. Thanks again.

09-09-2003, 02:12 AM	#1
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 285	Need some major help with Sway bar installation...................................... Ok, I found a late 77 or so model 3/4 ton out of a junkyard with a front sway. I got everything from that truck the brackets and all. It is 1 and 1/16 thick. I am having problems getting it to fit on my 71 truck. I put new bushings in all 4 parts, all new bolts. My truck had the A frame holes all ready predrilled, but there wasnt any on the frame section. So How do I go about finding a place to mount the brackets Or do I need diff brackets. Does the front suspension need to be off the ground when installing it? I need some detailed pics if anyone can help, I am really stumped on this one. Thanks. __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton

09-09-2003, 08:56 AM	#2
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	The frame holes should be there. One of the holes will need to have a rivet drilled out. The back swaybar frame bracket hole is also the front crossmember hole. You will need to drill out/chivel the rivet and use that hole. This link may help: http://www.classicperform.com/controlcorners1.htm Your sway bar won't use end links but the frame brackets will be the same. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

09-09-2003, 10:14 AM	#3
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	Look at the link JJR posted. If you didn't get the "U" shaped strap iron brackets at the yard (you have to cut or drill out the rivets) you can go to your local GM parts house and get PN 6271375. I think they were about $10 each. Good Luck! __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

09-09-2003, 01:10 PM	#4
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 285	OK, Ill get those rivets out, but when I install it do I need to have the front suspension on the ground or lifted, or does it matter? THanks. __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton

09-09-2003, 01:36 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	it will be easier with the truck on the ground because there wont be any tension on the bar __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

09-09-2003, 06:06 PM	#6
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 285	Ok Thanks guys I got it installed, was a major pain to get those rivets out, but it was worth it. Handles alot better. Thanks again. __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton



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