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Alex1 · 05-25-2009, 12:37 PM

I bought a front 1 1/8" sway bar for my 1980 step. (did not come with one from the factory)I got it from Brothers and when I checked everything out I noticed that this is a universal type crap that you have to drill mounts into the control arms and frame - That's complete garbage considering my truck has all the mounting points for a factory bar. Now I have to se if they will take it back. There's no way I'm drilling my control arm to install links and the way it's mounted would mean I can not use the air dam under the truck.

What a POS.

There's $60 for shipping down the drain.

chevymotocross · 05-25-2009, 09:54 PM

Man that stinks. Go with the Belltech. I put one on my truck and the fit was awesome. I got mine from Summit.

Tx Firefighter · 05-25-2009, 10:02 PM

If you can still find them in your area junkyards, you can get a big fat 1 1/4 inch bar off of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. It's a bolt on.

Around here, they are a dime a dozen, but I don't know how many of these trucks are still in junkyards up there in the great north where you live.

**N2TRUX** · 05-25-2009, 11:10 PM

Did it state any of this in the ad?

Alex1 · 05-26-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Did it state any of this in the ad?

Nope -just sway bar for 73-87

**N2TRUX** · 05-26-2009, 09:36 PM

I don't see why you don't want to drill holes rather than eat the shipping costs, but that's your decision.

My expereience was Brothers has always been positive. I guess they can't please everyone.

heavychevy79 · 05-27-2009, 02:02 AM

Could it be a rear sway bar?

Alex1 · 05-27-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I don't see why you don't want to drill holes rather than eat the shipping costs, but that's your decision.

My expereience was Brothers has always been positive. I guess they can't please everyone.

But I wont be able to use my air dam.

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2009, 10:03 AM

Oh, I forgot that part. Well since you are a subscriber, I say post it up and see if you can't make a deal.

It's really unfortunate that you couldn't find an OEM unit locally. That's the route I took and it bolted right up.

I did see on the Brothers site that it was listed under "performance Items" rather than "Replacement Items"...

gmclowsierra · 05-28-2009, 07:28 PM

79gmcc15 · 05-28-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gmclowsierra

I love it when someone does the goofy and ken puts just a smiley. it makes me

But find a OEM one, there Everywhere. I can think of 5 trucks in the yards around me that have them on the truck. so there out there. GL!

Tony@AirRideTech · 05-29-2009, 08:33 AM

If the ride height of your truck is lowered, I would use the replacement sway bar with the endlinks instead of the factory clam shell bracket. I dint get how the airdam is getting in the way...? More than likely if it is hitting the aftermarket sway bar it is going to hit an OE bar. ?

babyJay · 05-29-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex1

There's $60 for shipping down the drain.

Maybe $120 both ways? That bites!

Alex1 · 05-29-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

If the ride height of your truck is lowered, I would use the replacement sway bar with the endlinks instead of the factory clam shell bracket. I dint get how the airdam is getting in the way...? More than likely if it is hitting the aftermarket sway bar it is going to hit an OE bar. ?

The factory set up has mounts to the frame and you must use an air dam that has notches for these. this bar mounts flat onto the frame area and the air dam sits right there. I'm trying to locate a local buyer for this...Good thing it was on sale for $99.00 when I bought it.

Alex1 · 05-29-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

Maybe $120 both ways? That bites!

Yup!

05-25-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Garbage, pure garbage! I bought a front 1 1/8" sway bar for my 1980 step. (did not come with one from the factory)I got it from Brothers and when I checked everything out I noticed that this is a universal type crap that you have to drill mounts into the control arms and frame - That's complete garbage considering my truck has all the mounting points for a factory bar. Now I have to se if they will take it back. There's no way I'm drilling my control arm to install links and the way it's mounted would mean I can not use the air dam under the truck. What a POS. There's $60 for shipping down the drain.

05-25-2009, 09:54 PM	#2
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! Man that stinks. Go with the Belltech. I put one on my truck and the fit was awesome. I got mine from Summit. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

05-25-2009, 10:02 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! If you can still find them in your area junkyards, you can get a big fat 1 1/4 inch bar off of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. It's a bolt on. Around here, they are a dime a dozen, but I don't know how many of these trucks are still in junkyards up there in the great north where you live. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-25-2009, 11:10 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! Did it state any of this in the ad? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-26-2009, 09:36 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! I don't see why you don't want to drill holes rather than eat the shipping costs, but that's your decision. My expereience was Brothers has always been positive. I guess they can't please everyone. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-27-2009, 02:02 AM	#7
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! Could it be a rear sway bar?

05-27-2009, 10:03 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! Oh, I forgot that part. Well since you are a subscriber, I say post it up and see if you can't make a deal. It's really unfortunate that you couldn't find an OEM unit locally. That's the route I took and it bolted right up. I did see on the Brothers site that it was listed under "performance Items" rather than "Replacement Items"... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-28-2009, 07:28 PM	#10
gmclowsierra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: williamsport,pa Posts: 329	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-28-2009 at 09:03 PM. Reason: You must be a subscribing member to post items for sale

05-29-2009, 08:33 AM	#12
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Garbage, pure garbage! If the ride height of your truck is lowered, I would use the replacement sway bar with the endlinks instead of the factory clam shell bracket. I dint get how the airdam is getting in the way...? More than likely if it is hitting the aftermarket sway bar it is going to hit an OE bar. ?



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