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oldblue1968chevy · 06-20-2010, 11:58 PM

Searchin the faqs and stumbled across an faq for rear sway bars..

My buddy is parting out, or WAS parting out a camaro. The 1st article confused me. Will a rear swaybar WORK or NOTWORK with a lowered truck? And also, my buds camaro isnt an iroc. Should I still bother getting the swaybar offa it? Thanks! And is this a good swap? Thanks!!!!

http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=47603&page=3

Custom 68 · 06-21-2010, 09:10 AM

I did the swap a few years ago. My truck is lowered 4 inches plus 1/2 inch block (if I remember correctly) Anyway I dont drive my truck too hard but I think it was worth it. It was a pretty simple swap/install. I ran my exhaust above the axle so things are pretty tight. I went on the Hot Rod power tour a couple weeks ago between all the stuff I dont normally carry including a buddy and our stuff. I also had a few tools and a spare in the back I ended up taking it off on about day 2 I didnt have enough clearance. I kept hitting my exhaust and broke a hanger. I replaced the hanger and didnt want to have any more trouble on this 2700 mile trip. Even on the highway it seemed more stable with the bar but it may all just be in my head. I will do some modifications and reinstall it.
Good luck
Dave

oldblue1968chevy · 06-21-2010, 09:42 AM

ok keep us posted ima try to install my front bar today!

Ackattack · 06-21-2010, 09:53 AM

I have a rear sway bar on mine with airbags with no problems. My exhaust dumps in front of the rear axle though. I can't really say how it drives compared to no bar since I never drove the truck without it.

oldblue1968chevy · 06-21-2010, 11:14 AM

but you all are happy with em?

did you do the camaro bar or a pre fab'd one?

Custom 68 · 06-21-2010, 11:29 AM

just to add, I had mine on for 3 or 4 years with no problems just this last time I had slightly rerouted my exhaust and the added weight and rough roads got me somewhat. a few minor tweaks and it will be good as it gets. I followed the same external link you did.
These trucks are light on the rear as you know some people think it wont matter to have the bar one the back because of this but I liked it.
Dave

oldblue1968chevy · 06-21-2010, 09:58 PM

my buddy has a 3/4" bar for $15 bucks. I paid the same for my front swaybar. Should I get it? Seems kinda small. Leme know, thanks!!

edit, thats with brackets and ME pulling it lol

06-20-2010, 11:58 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Rear camaro sway bars on our trucks... Searchin the faqs and stumbled across an faq for rear sway bars.. My buddy is parting out, or WAS parting out a camaro. The 1st article confused me. Will a rear swaybar WORK or NOTWORK with a lowered truck? And also, my buds camaro isnt an iroc. Should I still bother getting the swaybar offa it? Thanks! And is this a good swap? Thanks!!!! http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=47603&page=3 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-21-2010, 09:10 AM	#2
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Rear camaro sway bars on our trucks... I did the swap a few years ago. My truck is lowered 4 inches plus 1/2 inch block (if I remember correctly) Anyway I dont drive my truck too hard but I think it was worth it. It was a pretty simple swap/install. I ran my exhaust above the axle so things are pretty tight. I went on the Hot Rod power tour a couple weeks ago between all the stuff I dont normally carry including a buddy and our stuff. I also had a few tools and a spare in the back I ended up taking it off on about day 2 I didnt have enough clearance. I kept hitting my exhaust and broke a hanger. I replaced the hanger and didnt want to have any more trouble on this 2700 mile trip. Even on the highway it seemed more stable with the bar but it may all just be in my head. I will do some modifications and reinstall it. Good luck Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

06-21-2010, 09:42 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Rear camaro sway bars on our trucks... ok keep us posted ima try to install my front bar today! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-21-2010, 09:53 AM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Rear camaro sway bars on our trucks... I have a rear sway bar on mine with airbags with no problems. My exhaust dumps in front of the rear axle though. I can't really say how it drives compared to no bar since I never drove the truck without it. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-21-2010, 11:14 AM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Rear camaro sway bars on our trucks... but you all are happy with em? did you do the camaro bar or a pre fab'd one? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-21-2010, 11:29 AM	#6
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Rear camaro sway bars on our trucks... just to add, I had mine on for 3 or 4 years with no problems just this last time I had slightly rerouted my exhaust and the added weight and rough roads got me somewhat. a few minor tweaks and it will be good as it gets. I followed the same external link you did. These trucks are light on the rear as you know some people think it wont matter to have the bar one the back because of this but I liked it. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

06-21-2010, 09:58 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Rear camaro sway bars on our trucks... my buddy has a 3/4" bar for $15 bucks. I paid the same for my front swaybar. Should I get it? Seems kinda small. Leme know, thanks!! edit, thats with brackets and ME pulling it lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Last edited by oldblue1968chevy; 06-21-2010 at 09:59 PM.



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