CPP rear sway bar?

[cheford]

I was wondering if anyone has installed the rear sway bar that CPP sells and if so does it make much difference to the handling of your truck or is it something that just is not neccessary? May as well ask if there is a better set up than what CPP has to offer.

[oldblue1968chevy]

I read somwhere about putting a camaro bar on the rear....late 80's model camaro maybe I can find it

Does a rear bar help as much as a front bar does ?

[oldblue1968chevy]

Rear swaybar-http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com/CamaroBar.htm http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=47603&page=3

[Jacfourteen]

I saw a guy in the racing section that had a rear sway bar, not sure if it was cpp or not I will try to find out who it was so you can ask how much it helps out.

[Jacfourteen]

Here is the thread, if you look in post #4 you can see a pic of what 68 c-10 kid is running maybe shoot him a PM and see how he likes it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433957

[cheford]

Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

Here is the thread, if you look in post #4 you can see a pic of what 68 c-10 kid is running maybe shoot him a PM and see how he likes it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433957

I did just that, thank you very much. My reason for asking this is because I purchased new trailing arms from Early Classic Enterprises after I discovered my original trailing arms were rotten. I have the sway bar from CPP but it no longer is a bolt on with these rectangular trailing arms and will have to weld brackets to them comprimising the powder coat on them, so I thought I'd ask to see if the rear sway bar made much difference to the handling and ride quality to the truck before I start grinding on my new trailing arms.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by cheford

I did just that, thank you very much. My reason for asking this is because I purchased new trailing arms from Early Classic Enterprises after I discovered my original trailing arms were rotten. I have the sway bar from CPP but it no longer is a bolt on with these rectangular trailing arms and will have to weld brackets to them comprimising the powder coat on them, so I thought I'd ask to see if the rear sway bar made much difference to the handling and ride quality to the truck before I start grinding on my new trailing arms.

I had the rear cpp sway bar with my old control arms when I replaced the control arms with the square tubing ones the sway bar was removed and sold as it is not necessary with the new control arms...

[tex_waco_usmc]

Where can I get the CPP rear sway bar???

[oldblue1968chevy]

lol....CCP

[tex_waco_usmc]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

lol....CCP

was kind of a dumb question I guess...rephrased...Is there a website or how do I get ahold of them to get one?

[treveiger]

Originally Posted by tex_waco_usmc

was kind of a dumb question I guess...rephrased...Is there a website or how do I get ahold of them to get one?

Interested too.

[cheford]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

I had the rear cpp sway bar with my old control arms when I replaced the control arms with the square tubing ones the sway bar was removed and sold as it is not necessary with the new control arms...

Do the square trailing arms act differently than the stock trailing arms that make them unnecessary?

[cheford]

Originally Posted by tex_waco_usmc

was kind of a dumb question I guess...rephrased...Is there a website or how do I get ahold of them to get one?

Try www. classicperformanceparts.com

[Tom Vogel]

I think that you will find that most experts will tell you not to run a rear sway bar on trailing arms. They are designed to work best without one. Do a search on the Pro-Touring web site. Just trying to save you needless money. A good set of adjustable shocks would actually help and be money well spent.
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[tex_waco_usmc]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

I think that you will find that most experts will tell you not to run a rear sway bar on trailing arms. They are designed to work best without one. Do a search on the Pro-Touring web site. Just trying to save you needless money. A good set of adjustable shocks would actually help and be money well spent.
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Pardon my stupidity, but which would be better for control on the a$$-end...I am pushing over 400hp and want to make sure that the truck doesn't roll funny, or wander back and forth...Regardless of whether I am going straight line or around curves...

[Tom Vogel]

Large sway bar on the front, 4-6 drop... good shocks all around. Re-do all the suspension... youll be great'. My BB should be slightly over 1000HP, Im not too worried.

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Large sway bar on the front, 4-6 drop... good shocks all around. Re-do all the suspension... youll be great'. My BB should be slightly over 1000HP, Im not too worried.

Couldn't disagree more. Here is where the 4/6 drop takes you. Inside rear contact is minimal while right front is approaching it's travel limit. The left front is near the top of it's travel and is also losing grip. The truck is in severe understeer. The suspension is not controlling weight transfer as it should.

Now factor in the weight of a big block with just a little throttle or a bump in the track and that truck is leaving the course at the apex of the turn! A sway bar at the rear will begin to equalize the rear load, reduce bump steer and help the front bar control compression of the suspension on the right front.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by cheford

Do the square trailing arms act differently than the stock trailing arms that make them unnecessary?

In my opinion after having them in there for almost two years the rear is definetly alot stiffer on the side to side movement. It feels very nice and tight. Those one piece square tubing from Early classics have urethane bushings and are a one piece so there is no flexing vs the stock ones being two pieces..

[big_al_71]

here are some picts..

[cheford]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

here are some picts..

Nice pix, now I have another question for you; is that a custom made exhaust system you have and can you give me all the particulars about it, something else I've got to get as all I have now is sanderson headers.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by cheford

Nice pix, now I have another question for you; is that a custom made exhaust system you have and can you give me all the particulars about it, something else I've got to get as all I have now is sanderson headers.

The exhaust is doug thorley headers and the rest was custom bent by a local muffler shop nothing fancy just staright duals with no xpipe.The tips come out the back under the bumper the piping before goes up and over the rear diff.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

The exhaust is doug thorley headers and the rest was custom bent by a local muffler shop nothing fancy just staright duals with no xpipe.The tips come out the back under the bumper the piping before goes up and over the rear diff.

What part number did you get on the headers? What size are the primaries?