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xs-cash · 02-06-2021, 11:00 AM

Has anybody here bought and installed the rear sway bar from LMC? I’m thinking about it on my stock 72 1/2ton ,with rear leafs , stock height, is it worth it ?

young grasshoppa · 02-06-2021, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xs-cash

Has anybody here bought and installed the rear sway bar from LMC? I’m thinking about it on my stock 72 1/2ton ,with rear leafs , stock height, is it worth it ?

I just installed the one sell at Truck and Car Shop (brand is ADDCO) on my '72 5/7 drop on leafs w/ a CPP front sway bar. I noticed an immediate improvement, I wish I would have done it when I put the front on.

**Accelo** · 02-07-2021, 01:07 AM

How about some pictures of the install? They don't come with any instructions, ones that are usable anyway.

young grasshoppa · 02-07-2021, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

How about some pictures of the install? They don't come with any instructions, ones that are usable anyway.

I did not take photos throughout, just have this one final one for now. Install was pretty straight forward, requires 4 holes to be drilled.

Andy4639 · 02-07-2021, 09:33 AM

Just info for you.
If you have the front bar on the truck, look into the 'No Limit" rear shock location kit. I took my rear bar off because it wasn't needed after installing Rob's kit. The kit moves the shocks out to the ends of the trailing arms. Makes a much better feel when taking curves.

If your truck is a leaf truck then never mind!

**Steeveedee** · 02-07-2021, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by young grasshoppa

I did not take photos throughout, just have this one final one for now. Install was pretty straight forward, requires 4 holes to be drilled.

Is there enough room to remove the diff cover without dropping the stabilizer bar?

Bigdav160 · 02-07-2021, 12:04 PM

I don't have any pics but I installed the same addco bar in my Suburban but in front and on top of the pinion. The bar ends in my install face forward. I had to do this because my exhaust runs down the rear frame rails (rear mounted gas tank). I had to purchase longer links (4x4) but otherwise seems to work fine.

young grasshoppa · 02-08-2021, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Is there enough room to remove the diff cover without dropping the stabilizer bar?

There's a few inches gap, getting the cover would not be a problem. It's pretty easy to move out of the way too.

**Steeveedee** · 02-08-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by young grasshoppa

There's a few inches gap, getting the cover would not be a problem. It's pretty easy to move out of the way too.

Thanks, that's good to know. I want one on mine because with the new shell and the Firestone tires, it has a little oversteer, without the trailer. If my wife was driving it, she'd panic, so I need to make it neutral. I'm already running 10 psi higher in the rear tires, per tire store recommendation.

02-06-2021, 11:00 AM	#1
xs-cash Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 105	LMC rear sway bar Has anybody here bought and installed the rear sway bar from LMC? I’m thinking about it on my stock 72 1/2ton ,with rear leafs , stock height, is it worth it ?

02-07-2021, 01:07 AM	#3
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,356	Re: LMC rear sway bar How about some pictures of the install? They don't come with any instructions, ones that are usable anyway.

02-07-2021, 09:33 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: LMC rear sway bar Just info for you. If you have the front bar on the truck, look into the 'No Limit" rear shock location kit. I took my rear bar off because it wasn't needed after installing Rob's kit. The kit moves the shocks out to the ends of the trailing arms. Makes a much better feel when taking curves. If your truck is a leaf truck then never mind! __________________ 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.

02-07-2021, 12:04 PM	#7
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: LMC rear sway bar I don't have any pics but I installed the same addco bar in my Suburban but in front and on top of the pinion. The bar ends in my install face forward. I had to do this because my exhaust runs down the rear frame rails (rear mounted gas tank). I had to purchase longer links (4x4) but otherwise seems to work fine. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe



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