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irl104 · 01-31-2018, 06:43 PM

I have a 1968 Chevy one ton wrecker and it doesn't have a front sway bar on it. I'm not that familiar with this and what it is for.
Can I install one on it?
Should I install one on it?
Will it help with the handling while driving it?
Should it be the 1" or the 1 1/4" bar kit?
Thank you for any education in this matter.

harpo231 · 01-31-2018, 07:09 PM

reduces body roll in turns

68 P.O.S. · 01-31-2018, 07:29 PM

Yes, it's used for body roll. In a nutshell, it helps to keep the truck level in turns by tieing both sides of the suspension together. You definitely want to go with the 1 1/4" bar

ryans69chevy · 01-31-2018, 07:45 PM

What I've read it's a huge improvement. I installed an 1-1/4" on mine. My build isn't done yet so I can't tell you the differences in driving. I would use this sites search engine and read about it. I believe TXFIREFIGHTER did a FAQ on it as well where he took pics of everything and even listed the Moog part number for new bushings that you can get at any local parts store. That's where I got the part number for the bushings I bought. They fit pretty good.

Z10 · 02-04-2018, 12:23 AM

One of the single best modifications I did on my truck....period. I'm now running front and rear. It will transform your driving experience.

bbrriiaann1973 · 02-04-2018, 01:23 AM

I installed a aftermarket on my 70 c10 and it works great

bennylava · 02-04-2018, 03:29 AM

I know my 87 needs one. The body roll is... not good. Body roll gets annoying pretty fast. Even just under normal driving conditions.

irl104 · 02-06-2018, 03:13 PM

Thank you all for your comments and input.

01-31-2018, 06:43 PM	#1
irl104 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Front Sway Bar question I have a 1968 Chevy one ton wrecker and it doesn't have a front sway bar on it. I'm not that familiar with this and what it is for. Can I install one on it? Should I install one on it? Will it help with the handling while driving it? Should it be the 1" or the 1 1/4" bar kit? Thank you for any education in this matter.

01-31-2018, 07:09 PM	#2
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Front Sway Bar question reduces body roll in turns __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

01-31-2018, 07:29 PM	#3
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Front Sway Bar question Yes, it's used for body roll. In a nutshell, it helps to keep the truck level in turns by tieing both sides of the suspension together. You definitely want to go with the 1 1/4" bar __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

01-31-2018, 07:45 PM	#4
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,082	Re: Front Sway Bar question What I've read it's a huge improvement. I installed an 1-1/4" on mine. My build isn't done yet so I can't tell you the differences in driving. I would use this sites search engine and read about it. I believe TXFIREFIGHTER did a FAQ on it as well where he took pics of everything and even listed the Moog part number for new bushings that you can get at any local parts store. That's where I got the part number for the bushings I bought. They fit pretty good.

02-04-2018, 12:23 AM	#5
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Front Sway Bar question One of the single best modifications I did on my truck....period. I'm now running front and rear. It will transform your driving experience. __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

02-04-2018, 01:23 AM	#6
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: Front Sway Bar question I installed a aftermarket on my 70 c10 and it works great __________________ Brian Ritter

02-04-2018, 03:29 AM	#7
bennylava Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 408	Re: Front Sway Bar question I know my 87 needs one. The body roll is... not good. Body roll gets annoying pretty fast. Even just under normal driving conditions.

02-06-2018, 03:13 PM	#8
irl104 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Re: Front Sway Bar question Thank you all for your comments and input.



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