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I have a 78 Cheyenne 1/2 ton 2wd. Am wondering about the effectivness of after market anti sway bars. Also an inexpensive source for these. Am trying to eliminate body roll to some extent. Any ideas? Thanks alot.
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You might consider changing ou the springs to a progressive rate performance spring and adding a factory sway bar from a junkyard. The progressive springs will still have a nice ride but as they compress they get stiffer so you don't have as much body roll in the corners.
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a 3/4 ton or 1 ton front bar wil make a huge difference alone, i owuld go for that first, find one under a junk 3/4 or 1 ton truck 64-87
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I agree with the others. but also do not forget poly bushings, they can make a world of difference themselves. Aftermarket bars are all pretty good from what i know but they're notmuch different (except performance ones) than the stockers. i agree go find a nice one in a yard and buy some poly bushings. 30 bucks for a set of poly bushings at my local 4x4 shop . good luck
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i just put one on my 83 , talk about nice! but i should have looked around a friend just picked one up from the junk yard for 20$ i'm going down today and see if i cant find one that will work on the rear of my truck
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Sway bars do work. On lowered truck they can work against you too!
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Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
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You should never use front springs to eliminate body roll. Some of the aftermarket bars like Addco are junk, or atleast the ones I got from my 69. If I were you I'd either get a 1-1/4" factory bar or buy a stock car style bar with splined ends and draft that on to your truck.
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You might check under some Suburbans. I am considering this swap too. Have to take some measurements for the rear bar yet. I have been told to look at newer 454SS pickup rearbar, and possibly the Tahoes or S10 Extremes. Would have to fab up the frame mounts though. Keep us posted if you find anything.
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