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Justins76 · 01-01-2009, 08:05 PM

Just finished putting the belltech 5508 rear sway bar on. The instructions showed the bar being install on top of the axle instead of below, but the end links would be way off doing it that way so I just put it under. Truck is stock ride height.

Ds86C10 · 01-01-2009, 08:27 PM

looks good! i may have to order one

jrsmith_2010 · 01-01-2009, 08:44 PM

looks good! how do u like it? wander if it would work on a lowered truck

Ds86C10 · 01-01-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

looks good! how do u like it? wander if it would work on a lowered truck

people have put them on their trucks lowered with flip kits

Justins76 · 01-01-2009, 09:44 PM

Thanks guys. On a lowered truck, you'll have to get a shorter bolt and spacer for the endlink.

Walts_restoration · 01-02-2009, 12:11 AM

bolts into a factory hole on the frame then?

Justins76 · 01-02-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

bolts into a factory hole on the frame then?

I had to drill 1/2" holes since my frame had none there.

dooce · 01-02-2009, 12:40 AM

Time to order mine...

jrsmith_2010 · 01-02-2009, 12:42 AM

how long did it take to put on? where did u get it? price?

Justins76 · 01-02-2009, 01:19 AM

I got it from summit for $215. Took about 3 weeks to get it and about an hour to put it on.

trenchwarfare · 01-02-2009, 02:39 AM

Well... since nobody asked, how does it work, as we've already decided it looks nice.

Rollie396 · 01-02-2009, 02:48 AM

Three weeks to get it?Yikes,you must really be from another world.

How does it perform?

82stepside · 01-05-2009, 01:46 PM

Justin- Looks good man, i bet it really helps on a stock height truck. Im reminded of my stepper sort of blowing around a bit on the freeway during strong winds!

There is another thread where this one started... It has my review of this bar and some others about handling with the addition of new sway bars. Also some tech help for doin this for the dropped crowd...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post3060117

Justins76 · 01-05-2009, 10:20 PM

well its been rainy and wet here last few days, but it does seem to corner flatter at slow speeds. Hopefully have a better report when everything drys out and i can really test it out.

01-01-2009, 08:05 PM	#1
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Belltech rear sway bar installed Just finished putting the belltech 5508 rear sway bar on. The instructions showed the bar being install on top of the axle instead of below, but the end links would be way off doing it that way so I just put it under. Truck is stock ride height. Attached Images __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

01-01-2009, 08:27 PM	#2
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed looks good! i may have to order one __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

01-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed looks good! how do u like it? wander if it would work on a lowered truck __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-01-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed Thanks guys. On a lowered truck, you'll have to get a shorter bolt and spacer for the endlink. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

01-02-2009, 12:11 AM	#6
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed bolts into a factory hole on the frame then? __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-02-2009, 12:40 AM	#8
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed Time to order mine... __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

01-02-2009, 12:42 AM	#9
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed how long did it take to put on? where did u get it? price? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-02-2009, 01:19 AM	#10
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed I got it from summit for $215. Took about 3 weeks to get it and about an hour to put it on. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!! Last edited by Justins76; 01-02-2009 at 01:20 AM.

01-02-2009, 02:39 AM	#11
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed Well... since nobody asked, how does it work, as we've already decided it looks nice. __________________ ____________________________________

01-02-2009, 02:48 AM	#12
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed Three weeks to get it?Yikes,you must really be from another world. How does it perform? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-05-2009, 01:46 PM	#13
82stepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 35	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed Justin- Looks good man, i bet it really helps on a stock height truck. Im reminded of my stepper sort of blowing around a bit on the freeway during strong winds! There is another thread where this one started... It has my review of this bar and some others about handling with the addition of new sway bars. Also some tech help for doin this for the dropped crowd... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post3060117

01-05-2009, 10:20 PM	#14
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Belltech rear sway bar installed well its been rainy and wet here last few days, but it does seem to corner flatter at slow speeds. Hopefully have a better report when everything drys out and i can really test it out. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!



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