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11-21-2002, 03:47 PM
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Ain't we cute?
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Will rear sway bar from 73-87 fit?
I know some 3/4 and 1 ton 73-87s had rear bars, as well as some trailering packages. Will these bars fit on a coil rear? If so, will they bolt on like the front ones?
TIA Jason
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900 
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11-21-2002, 04:01 PM
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It should fit, if you put in a blazer gas tank it might cause problems with that. I put a rear Camaro sway bar on mine and it worked great. I have a webpage about it if you want some more info.
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11-22-2002, 03:35 AM
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GYRO GEARLOOSE
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Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA
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Chevy/GM had no sway bar option, if you see one, it is an aftermarket one, here is the one on my 68 C-20
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11-22-2002, 11:40 PM
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That bar is made by Addco. I bought one, but didn't like it so I never installed it.
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'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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11-23-2002, 12:23 AM
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My other Love
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Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada
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no matter what I do my truck still handles like a wallowing sow. So thats why I drive my brothers beemer
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11-24-2002, 09:19 PM
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"Trucks with Class"
 
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GM REAR SWAYBAR===YES
GM had a really high quality rear swaybar for it's 3/4T trucks in the 80's. It mounted to the ubolts-upside down from our configuration! I run one on my flatbed (leaf spring only) after making some front frame brackets for the links to attach to. You can still see it in the dealer's parts book, but it is discontinued. I have searched every wrecking yard in the Pac NW & I can't find another one! Yes they are GM. No they are not after market. I can post a pic sometime, if anyone is really interested.
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11-24-2002, 09:38 PM
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aka Crusher, Crushergmc
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I would be interested. I have leaf springs and was wondering what my options are. Thanks
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12-26-2002, 12:11 PM
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TerryP, What is that spring on the top of the trailing arm that I am seeing in your picture. I've never seen this before and I'm curious as to what it is.
Thanks Terry
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12-26-2002, 08:39 PM
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Born Psycho
 
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Frank,
sent you a P.M. regarding these, shoot me a call if interested. 
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12-26-2002, 11:02 PM
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"Trucks with Class"
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GM Rear Sway Bar
Here's the mid 80s bar I modified (added front brackets to my frame) to fit my 70 GMC 3/4T flatbed. Pics aren't great, but it's raining out here. 3 pics. Ooooops! Needs a little rotation!
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12-26-2002, 11:03 PM
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"Trucks with Class"
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PIC 2
PIC 2
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12-26-2002, 11:05 PM
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PIC 3
AND LAST.
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12-26-2002, 11:10 PM
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PIC 4
Rotated---maybe!
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12-27-2002, 06:59 AM
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GYRO GEARLOOSE
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The spring that you see on my '68 is part of leaf helper springs that are actually 1/2 leafs that only take effect when I'm loaded with about 2500# of stuff. Another aftermarket item, I think. Terry
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12-27-2002, 12:15 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Hooter...shame on you!
A beemer...shhheeeeessh. 
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12-27-2002, 12:43 PM
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TerryP, thanks
Terry
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12-27-2002, 02:08 PM
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http://public.fotki.com/street
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Thanks for the pictures, they speak a 1000 words
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01-26-2003, 03:38 AM
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Pickmup are those brackets that the sway bar bolts to stock item?and what keeps them from twisting just the u bolts, they must be aweful tight. the brackets you welded on where they on the 3/4 ton you got the sway bar from, I got to get me one of them.
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01-26-2003, 04:18 AM
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"Trucks with Class"
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The welded brackets came off one of our 67-72 frames. The bed bolts to them. The rear brackets are correct from the GM sway bar...just like they came off the truck. I still have never seen another one, but the dealer has pictures in his parts book/computer.
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01-26-2003, 11:39 AM
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They must be really rare, I'll have to keep my eyes open for one
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01-26-2003, 06:32 PM
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Checked a few auto wreckers not a sniff, no rear sway bars, The only thing the heavy duty chevys had was lots of leaf springs, one had 13 leafs I seen a few fords with rear sway bars, and they look like they just bolt to the rear end with C clamps might be able to make one fit, they just don't look as big as the one in pickmup's pic's,
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01-28-2003, 11:48 PM
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It's ok boys I'll just talk to my self. I snagged a rear sway out of a 86 bronco today, It's only a 1" thick, but I think it will do for the back seens I got a 1 1/4" for the front. This ford one runs over the front of the diff, and if you reverse the frame arms I think it will just fit the chevy frame width, If my calculations are right. I'll let you know how it fits when I get it on, waiting for warmer weather,must be getting older, when I was young i'd be out there in the snow puttin the B@tch on.
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01-29-2003, 11:02 AM
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Ain't we cute?
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So what the heck do us coil guys do for a rear bar?
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900
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01-29-2003, 01:10 PM
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jmil1974 I think this one on the bronco will work for your coil spring rear end, it just bolts to the axle, between the shocks and the diff housing, I don't think it matters if it's coils or leafs, you'd have to take a close look. I see my 1991 f-150 has the same rear sway bar as that 86 bronco, so there should be lots out there.
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01-29-2003, 02:55 PM
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Ain't we cute?
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casey, can you take some pics of it? Pre and post install would be awesome!
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900
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