4x4 front sway bars??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 11-20-2003, 08:17 PM

Were they put on our years from factory and if so how much difference between the 73-80 4x4's. Thanks any help is appreciated. Randy

RANDY COX · 11-20-2003, 10:08 PM

I was going to put one on my blazer at one time,it will work it's the same width as 73 to 91 provided it has the straight axle front end you just need to fabricate brackets for your bushings to mount.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-20-2003, 10:28 PM

Randy, They were not an option on the 4x4s. I have installed two on trucks though. You need to get the "U" bolt brackets from a donor truck along with all of the other mounting hardware. Then I took 2 pieces of 1" steel plate and cut the mounting brackets for the front crossmember. I drilled and threaded the holes for the front bushing housings and then mounted the bushings to the plates. I then swing the sway bar up to where the plates meet the front crossmember and welded them in place. I have had a front sway bar mounted to my BB K-5 Blazer for about 9 years, and wow what a difference in the way it handles. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

teeitup · 11-21-2003, 01:31 AM

Thanks guys, that was what I was told but just wanted to make sure. I appreciate all the info. Randy

BLAZERMAN · 11-21-2003, 01:33 AM

I TOLD YOU SOOO!!

teeitup · 11-21-2003, 01:38 AM

I believed you Rob, but I had another guy that was ???'ing me and you. I always believe what you say!!!!!!!!

BLAZERMAN · 11-21-2003, 01:49 AM

Even how to steer a truck with no draglink.

BLAZERMAN · 11-21-2003, 01:51 AM

bpmcgee · 11-21-2003, 02:54 AM

The guy who was asking was me! Tee, sorry I was wrong. I thought it was an option. My bad!

Brian

Hooter · 11-21-2003, 02:58 AM

gee looks like you have some sweet stuff back there!

67cst · 11-21-2003, 03:11 AM

blazerman, ive been there! it sucks hey....me and my old man had to wheel the 67 around like that, not much fun

teeitup · 11-21-2003, 10:52 AM

Brian, I was just tring to find out for sure, no offense.
Nice pics Rob, Wow I was woring to hard on that truck!!!!!

bpmcgee · 11-21-2003, 01:01 PM

Tee,

None taken. I've been wrong before <g>

Next question -- do you have the brackets for a 71 4wd steering stabilizer?

Brian

Class of 69 · 11-21-2003, 11:30 PM

At least that one had a tie rod shaft on it.

The one I bought from him, the PO had cut the smashed clip off with a gas wrench, and took the idler arm and tie rod shaft off too.

What fun that was to load on a trailer.

I discovered when I got it home that a piece of 1/2 inch conduit, with a "slight" kink in it slipped right over the tie rods, and clamped with vise grips gave me the ability to steer both tires together.
You are working too hard on all that stuff, Randy, wish I wasn't so far away to be a weekend helper.

11-20-2003, 08:17 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	4x4 front sway bars??? Were they put on our years from factory and if so how much difference between the 73-80 4x4's. Thanks any help is appreciated. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-20-2003, 10:08 PM	#2
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	I was going to put one on my blazer at one time,it will work it's the same width as 73 to 91 provided it has the straight axle front end you just need to fabricate brackets for your bushings to mount. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

11-20-2003, 10:28 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Randy, They were not an option on the 4x4s. I have installed two on trucks though. You need to get the "U" bolt brackets from a donor truck along with all of the other mounting hardware. Then I took 2 pieces of 1" steel plate and cut the mounting brackets for the front crossmember. I drilled and threaded the holes for the front bushing housings and then mounted the bushings to the plates. I then swing the sway bar up to where the plates meet the front crossmember and welded them in place. I have had a front sway bar mounted to my BB K-5 Blazer for about 9 years, and wow what a difference in the way it handles. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-21-2003, 01:31 AM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Thanks guys, that was what I was told but just wanted to make sure. I appreciate all the info. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-21-2003, 01:33 AM	#5
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	I TOLD YOU SOOO!! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

11-21-2003, 01:38 AM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I believed you Rob, but I had another guy that was ???'ing me and you. I always believe what you say!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-21-2003, 01:49 AM	#7
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Even how to steer a truck with no draglink. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

11-21-2003, 01:51 AM	#8
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

11-21-2003, 02:54 AM	#9
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	The guy who was asking was me! Tee, sorry I was wrong. I thought it was an option. My bad! Brian

11-21-2003, 02:58 AM	#10
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11-21-2003, 03:11 AM	#11
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	blazerman, ive been there! it sucks hey....me and my old man had to wheel the 67 around like that, not much fun __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

11-21-2003, 10:52 AM	#12
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Brian, I was just tring to find out for sure, no offense. Nice pics Rob, Wow I was woring to hard on that truck!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-21-2003, 01:01 PM	#13
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Tee, None taken. I've been wrong before <g> Next question -- do you have the brackets for a 71 4wd steering stabilizer? Brian

11-21-2003, 11:30 PM	#14
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	At least that one had a tie rod shaft on it. The one I bought from him, the PO had cut the smashed clip off with a gas wrench, and took the idler arm and tie rod shaft off too. What fun that was to load on a trailer. I discovered when I got it home that a piece of 1/2 inch conduit, with a "slight" kink in it slipped right over the tie rods, and clamped with vise grips gave me the ability to steer both tires together. You are working too hard on all that stuff, Randy, wish I wasn't so far away to be a weekend helper. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..



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