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Old 09-19-2003, 12:32 PM   #1
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Question Swaybar?

What's a swaybar do and how come my truck doesn't seem to have one?

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Old 09-19-2003, 12:46 PM   #2
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It reduces the amount of body lean/roll when cornering. It improves the handling because of this.

Most plain jane trucks did not have them. Most 3/4 tons will, especially those equipped with camper shells as these were naturally top-heavy beasts.
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Old 09-19-2003, 01:14 PM   #3
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Is it something I should consider? $50 here locally.
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Old 09-19-2003, 01:23 PM   #4
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I think everybody agrees that it's a good cheap upgrade to do...and it's CPNE approved.
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67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's)
67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction)
67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler)
67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC)
68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC)
71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor)
72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC)
81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler)
82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk)
2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter

Maybe I need to sell some of this crap

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Old 09-19-2003, 01:50 PM   #5
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Do it , YOu will not belieave the differance on cornering.

Best up-Grade for the money
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Old 09-19-2003, 02:03 PM   #6
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Definately do it. I put one on the 67 and the 68. Man, what a difference!
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