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ballentinesr@aol.com · 05-17-2002, 09:04 AM

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.

monypit · 05-19-2002, 12:39 PM

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.

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-28-2002, 03:18 PM

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

good luck

Big69C20 Toy · 05-28-2002, 03:31 PM

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

yoeddie · 05-30-2002, 01:02 PM

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

gchemist · 06-05-2002, 07:21 AM

Sway bars do work. On lowered truck they can work against you too!

I have trouble with big bumps and big pot holes. The front springs are shot but they will be replaced. I'm rebuilding the entire front end.

Low69CST · 06-10-2002, 11:22 AM

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.

littlebubba · 06-11-2002, 01:39 AM

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.

05-17-2002, 09:04 AM	#1
ballentinesr@aol.com Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: hagerstown, md, usa Posts: 1	anti sway bars 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.

05-19-2002, 12:39 PM	#2
monypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 115	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. __________________ 1973/1997 Blazer/Tahoe (it just doesn't know that it is a '73)

05-28-2002, 03:31 PM	#4
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	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 __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-30-2002, 01:02 PM	#5
yoeddie Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: fairbanks ak us Posts: 10	sway bar 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 Attached Images __________________ 83,67,60,and53 chevy pickups

06-05-2002, 07:21 AM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Sway bars do work. On lowered truck they can work against you too! I have trouble with big bumps and big pot holes. The front springs are shot but they will be replaced. I'm rebuilding the entire front end. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-28-2002, 03:18 PM	#3
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	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 good luck

06-10-2002, 11:22 AM	#7
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	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. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-11-2002, 01:39 AM	#8
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 323	Swaybars 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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