69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*fbodywrench26* · 01-18-2008, 08:02 AM

I am in the process of rebuilding my truck and I am wondering a few things. I installed 2" drop springs in the front and I am putting a 468 bbc in as well, with the height drop and the added weight will I need to simply bolt the sway bar directly to the frame or still use the frame brackets that were already on it? Someone told me to bolt it directly, but I figured someone here might know?

I also need to know if anyone has used the motor mounts stands from performanceonline.com? I would like to use them due to the fact the truck was a small block and I dont have the bbc towers. But will they work with a 73 crossmember? They are intended for 67-72 but I figure all I might have to do is drill a couple of holes? PLEASE GIVE ME SOME INFO IF YOU CAN AND MAYBE SOME PICS !!!! Thanx

SCOTI · 01-18-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodywrench26

I am in the process of rebuilding my truck and I am wondering a few things. I installed 2" drop springs in the front and I am putting a 468 bbc in as well, with the height drop and the added weight will I need to simply bolt the sway bar directly to the frame or still use the frame brackets that were already on it? Someone told me to bolt it directly, but I figured someone here might know?

I also need to know if anyone has used the motor mounts stands from performanceonline.com? I would like to use them due to the fact the truck was a small block and I dont have the bbc towers. But will they work with a 73 crossmember? They are intended for 67-72 but I figure all I might have to do is drill a couple of holes? PLEASE GIVE ME SOME INFO IF YOU CAN AND MAYBE SOME PICS !!!! Thanx

I have a 73-up crossmember in my 68 & used the POL motor-mount towers. My crossmember has been notched & it all still worked together (everything seemed to line-up ok). I installed a sbc & actually moved the motor back toward the 6cyl position to shift the weight a little & only had to ream a couple of existing holes in the c/member. I used urethane motor mounts from Energy Suspension.

72BlckButy · 01-19-2008, 03:48 AM

I have also be directed to bolt my sway bar directly to the frame when I lower my suspension. My buddy lolife99 directed me to frizzle fry's thread on bolting the sway bar directly to the frame, and I haven't heard of any issues as of yet. So, I'm headed in that direction as well, mainly to save a little money on the lowered sway bar brackets. By mounting it directly to the frame, it will pull the sway bar up and out of the way from all the road hazards Missouri has to offer.

Good luck with the build.

ChevLoRay · 01-19-2008, 05:14 AM

ECE sells a pair of brackets that raise the front stabilizer bar mounting to afford a little bit more clearance as I navigate the crappy streets of my hometown. Haven't put them on yet, but I'm proud to say I have 'em.....just ain't got around to puttin' 'em on yet....procrastinationism at it's finest.

neonlarry · 01-19-2008, 06:39 AM

If you take the stock brackets off (grinding off the rivets) you can actually mount the bushings on top of the bracket (between the bracket and frame instead of below the bracket) and achieve a profile that is about as low as the ECE brackets.
That said ground clearance is the only issue here not the operation of the swaybar, lowering makes no difference.

corn · 01-19-2008, 09:52 AM

I have 3" drop springs and the factory 396 in mine. Never had any sway bar issues with it in the factory position...

matthufham · 01-19-2008, 02:24 PM

larry, i love you. i'm doing that to my truck next time i get a chance, because i don't like seeing the swaybar dangling down.

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2008, 03:14 AM

Larry's idea is creative, but why not just mount the bushings to the frame?

SCOTI · 01-20-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Larry's idea is creative, but why not just mount the bushings to the frame?

I could see it being done this way if the trucks not very low & it already has the sway-bar brackets installed (bolted-in).

I just mount mine right to the frame w/no brackets.

BigSky71 · 01-20-2008, 04:56 AM

I used the ECE brackets on my truck but I also moved the sway bar forward about an inch to get the ends of the ECE sway bar away from my air bags. I didn't want my swaybar touching the bags when I was aired down, fwiw...

jbristo67 · 04-15-2009, 10:23 PM

ttt

Frizzle Fry · 04-16-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

ttt

What do you want to know?

jbristo67 · 04-16-2009, 02:54 PM

nothing I just wanted to dig up an old thread sorry

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2009, 10:39 PM

jbristo67 · 04-17-2009, 01:04 AM

OK i was board

01-18-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
fbodywrench26 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastpointe Michigan Posts: 124	69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? I am in the process of rebuilding my truck and I am wondering a few things. I installed 2" drop springs in the front and I am putting a 468 bbc in as well, with the height drop and the added weight will I need to simply bolt the sway bar directly to the frame or still use the frame brackets that were already on it? Someone told me to bolt it directly, but I figured someone here might know? I also need to know if anyone has used the motor mounts stands from performanceonline.com? I would like to use them due to the fact the truck was a small block and I dont have the bbc towers. But will they work with a 73 crossmember? They are intended for 67-72 but I figure all I might have to do is drill a couple of holes? PLEASE GIVE ME SOME INFO IF YOU CAN AND MAYBE SOME PICS !!!! Thanx Last edited by fbodywrench26; 01-18-2008 at 08:04 AM.

01-19-2008, 03:48 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? I have also be directed to bolt my sway bar directly to the frame when I lower my suspension. My buddy lolife99 directed me to frizzle fry's thread on bolting the sway bar directly to the frame, and I haven't heard of any issues as of yet. So, I'm headed in that direction as well, mainly to save a little money on the lowered sway bar brackets. By mounting it directly to the frame, it will pull the sway bar up and out of the way from all the road hazards Missouri has to offer. Good luck with the build. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-19-2008, 05:14 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? ECE sells a pair of brackets that raise the front stabilizer bar mounting to afford a little bit more clearance as I navigate the crappy streets of my hometown. Haven't put them on yet, but I'm proud to say I have 'em.....just ain't got around to puttin' 'em on yet....procrastinationism at it's finest. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-19-2008, 06:39 AM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? If you take the stock brackets off (grinding off the rivets) you can actually mount the bushings on top of the bracket (between the bracket and frame instead of below the bracket) and achieve a profile that is about as low as the ECE brackets. That said ground clearance is the only issue here not the operation of the swaybar, lowering makes no difference. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

01-19-2008, 09:52 AM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? I have 3" drop springs and the factory 396 in mine. Never had any sway bar issues with it in the factory position... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:16 PM.

01-19-2008, 02:24 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? larry, i love you. i'm doing that to my truck next time i get a chance, because i don't like seeing the swaybar dangling down.

01-20-2008, 03:14 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? Larry's idea is creative, but why not just mount the bushings to the frame? Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 01-20-2008 at 03:14 AM.

01-20-2008, 04:56 AM	#10
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? I used the ECE brackets on my truck but I also moved the sway bar forward about an inch to get the ends of the ECE sway bar away from my air bags. I didn't want my swaybar touching the bags when I was aired down, fwiw... __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

04-15-2009, 10:23 PM	#11
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? ttt __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-16-2009, 02:54 PM	#13
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? nothing I just wanted to dig up an old thread sorry __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-16-2009, 10:39 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar?

04-17-2009, 01:04 AM	#15
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: 69 c-10 lowered, do I need to lower sway bar? OK i was board __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada



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