Idea: Giving an original swaybars a racey look - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Low69CST · 05-29-2002, 02:48 PM

Instead of slipping bolting rubber or poly swaybar bushings to each A-arm, why not use a rod end. It'd have to be a big one. I have found them on the internet too. But, it would make the bars easier to install because of the easy pivots in the rod end, and wouldn't bind the suspension as much during travel. I think it would look super cool to see a big 1-1/4 inch sway bar held down by a huge spherical bearings. Like every other idea I have, it wouldn't be cheap, but what is on these trucks? I've already bought one front and rear sway bar that i'm throwing away, what would be another 100 to 150 bucks? Just something to think about. I'd like to hear what you guys think.

1ToBjimmyk5 · 05-29-2002, 03:13 PM

I had a vw golf that had a rear swaybar on it that used the same ends on 'em and it worked/looked great

just my $.02

cableguy0 · 05-29-2002, 06:09 PM

hey if ur just gonna throw those sway bars away i'll take em off ur hands

Stepside · 05-29-2002, 06:31 PM

You got me thinking on this one. I like it! Keep us informed.
Stepside

jay6891 · 05-29-2002, 07:45 PM

Same here on throwing the bars away. Ex brother in law is coming down nexted week and He lives in Mt Sterling. Let me know if you want to sell the rear one and I'll send the money and he can pick it up.

Low69CST · 05-30-2002, 12:27 AM

man, I'll let who ever wants the bars up to the highest bidder. Both bars have some Overspray on them, but that could easily removed. I believe they have all bushings and endlinks still with them. They've been on my truck, but never driven anywehre. I'm located about 25 minutes west of Lexington on I-64

05-29-2002, 02:48 PM	#1
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Idea: Giving an original swaybars a racey look Instead of slipping bolting rubber or poly swaybar bushings to each A-arm, why not use a rod end. It'd have to be a big one. I have found them on the internet too. But, it would make the bars easier to install because of the easy pivots in the rod end, and wouldn't bind the suspension as much during travel. I think it would look super cool to see a big 1-1/4 inch sway bar held down by a huge spherical bearings. Like every other idea I have, it wouldn't be cheap, but what is on these trucks? I've already bought one front and rear sway bar that i'm throwing away, what would be another 100 to 150 bucks? Just something to think about. I'd like to hear what you guys think. __________________ '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

05-29-2002, 03:13 PM	#2
1ToBjimmyk5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Centreville,VA & Millsboro, DE Posts: 47	I had a vw golf that had a rear swaybar on it that used the same ends on 'em and it worked/looked great just my $.02 __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer(looks like Jimmy),1988 Ford E350 Van,2001 Nissan Sentra(Wife), 1993 Nissan Sentra (to/from work),1985 Dixie (boat) with a big Johnson,And I want my 1970 Buick Conv. back!!!! Centreville,VA

05-29-2002, 06:09 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	hey if ur just gonna throw those sway bars away i'll take em off ur hands __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-29-2002, 06:31 PM	#4
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	I Like it! You got me thinking on this one. I like it! Keep us informed. Stepside __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,

05-29-2002, 07:45 PM	#5
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Same here on throwing the bars away. Ex brother in law is coming down nexted week and He lives in Mt Sterling. Let me know if you want to sell the rear one and I'll send the money and he can pick it up. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

05-30-2002, 12:27 AM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	man, I'll let who ever wants the bars up to the highest bidder. Both bars have some Overspray on them, but that could easily removed. I believe they have all bushings and endlinks still with them. They've been on my truck, but never driven anywehre. I'm located about 25 minutes west of Lexington on I-64 __________________ '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



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