Sway bar install after or before? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msg · 09-25-2018, 10:46 AM

I am nearing the point of re assembly of my 66. Anything that was bolted together was removed. For the frame and suspension after breaking it all down years ago, parts were sandblasted and repainted. Some I need to just buy replacements for though. But I never had a sway bar on the front end and I am trying to get the right order of assembly down. Once I find a sway bar that will work with a stock height with power steering added I thought that installing it before I put the engine and transmission, cab and panels back on the frame would be easier. But I wasnt sure if it needs to be installed under a full load?

**Clyde65** · 09-25-2018, 11:09 AM

Doesn’t really matter. Get one from a 73-89 3/4 ton, they are much bigger, or you can go aftermarket, they are usually powder coated and all pretty.

vin63 · 09-25-2018, 08:02 PM

It doesn't matter much about the drivetrain being installed. It is a bit easier without the radiator support bolted in place.

msg · 09-26-2018, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Doesn’t really matter. Get one from a 73-89 3/4 ton, they are much bigger, or you can go aftermarket, they are usually powder coated and all pretty.

I'll check the local part yards around, but I will be so new at it all I can ask is what you typed there. Ill see what they say. Ive read from other posts that 1- 1/4" circumference on the bar is pretty beefy and recommended. Also the types that mount to the control arms are best for the stock heights.

I didnt take many detailed pics of the front end before I did the teardown.

Heres about all I can find

Then a few as I did removal

Then had some parts sand blasted and I painted them

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin63

It doesn't matter much about the drivetrain being installed. It is a bit easier without the radiator support bolted in place.

Good to know, thanks!

**Clyde65** · 09-26-2018, 09:24 AM

If your lowered like mine, look at aftermarket like CPP for the lower sway bar mounts at the frame..

https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/.../74%2D806%2D3/

**DPowers** · 09-26-2018, 11:40 PM

Great info in these two threads.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517255

09-25-2018, 10:46 AM	#1
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,326	Sway bar install after or before? I am nearing the point of re assembly of my 66. Anything that was bolted together was removed. For the frame and suspension after breaking it all down years ago, parts were sandblasted and repainted. Some I need to just buy replacements for though. But I never had a sway bar on the front end and I am trying to get the right order of assembly down. Once I find a sway bar that will work with a stock height with power steering added I thought that installing it before I put the engine and transmission, cab and panels back on the frame would be easier. But I wasnt sure if it needs to be installed under a full load? __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

09-25-2018, 11:09 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Sway bar install after or before? Doesn’t really matter. Get one from a 73-89 3/4 ton, they are much bigger, or you can go aftermarket, they are usually powder coated and all pretty. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-25-2018, 08:02 PM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Sway bar install after or before? It doesn't matter much about the drivetrain being installed. It is a bit easier without the radiator support bolted in place. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-26-2018, 09:24 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Sway bar install after or before? If your lowered like mine, look at aftermarket like CPP for the lower sway bar mounts at the frame.. https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/.../74%2D806%2D3/ __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-26-2018, 11:40 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Sway bar install after or before? Great info in these two threads. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517255 __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556



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