POL Sway bars 1960-1962

[demian5]

Anyone install the POL swaybars onto a 1960 through 62 front and rear suspension?
The front - do I need to install the spacers between the brackets and the frame? They have goofy brackets for the rear end links as well.

I want to see how they look installed. And any other tips welcomed.

[forestb]

I have not but make sure the rear bar is actually for a 62. I have seen many companies list 63-66 sway bars as if they fit a 62. Let us know if it fits. I have been looking a long time for one that will actually fit on a 62. When I ordered a sway bar for a 77 c10 that was lowered 2 inches in the front I needed the spacers.

[demian5]

Originally Posted by forestb

I have not but make sure the rear bar is actually for a 62. I have seen many companies list 63-66 sway bars as if they fit a 62. Let us know if it fits. I have been looking a long time for one that will actually fit on a 62. When I ordered a sway bar for a 77 c10 that was lowered 2 inches in the front I needed the spacers.

Thats why I bought POL cause they specifically stated they were for 60-62 only.

https://www.performanceonline.com/19...ormance-front/

https://www.performanceonline.com/19...r-Coil-Spring/

[forestb]

Originally Posted by demian5

Thats why I bought POL cause they specifically stated they were for 60-62 only.

https://www.performanceonline.com/19...ormance-front/

https://www.performanceonline.com/19...r-Coil-Spring/

wow that's awesome. Now I have to start saving my pennies.

[clarsen]

I used POL rear sway bar on my 62. The install was pretty straight forward. I ordered the "lowered" kit but the bolts were still to long so i had to replace the bolts and eliminate the spacer. Im happy with the quality and performance.

[demian5]

Originally Posted by clarsen

I used POL rear sway bar on my 62. The install was pretty straight forward. I ordered the "lowered" kit but the bolts were still to long so i had to replace the bolts and eliminate the spacer. Im happy with the quality and performance.

Sweet!

[slepysal]

I purchased a front one but have yet to install it....

[forestb]

Originally Posted by clarsen

I used POL rear sway bar on my 62. The install was pretty straight forward. I ordered the "lowered" kit but the bolts were still to long so i had to replace the bolts and eliminate the spacer. Im happy with the quality and performance.

How much is yours lowered in the rear?

[AcampoDave]

I used to have one on a '61, but wasn't happy about having something straddling my trailing arms so close to the ground. I scrapped that thing, thinking i would get a junkyard version that more closely followed the rear end, but after driving without it for a while I never even missed it so I just stuck with the front end only.

[clarsen]

Originally Posted by forestb

How much is yours lowered in the rear?

its notched, with lowering blocks and air spring so i dont know what the total drop measured out to

[demian5]

Installed the sway bars. not a big deal, just lots of drilling.

[forestb]

Now I have do decide if I want Santa to bring me a rear sway bar or a subwoofer for Christmas.

[demian5]

Originally Posted by forestb

Now I have do decide if I want Santa to bring me a rear sway bar or a subwoofer for Christmas.

Sway bar is more fun, it actually fits in the truck as compared to a sub. And you can find a sub on craigslist.

[slepysal]

Nice!! So you have to drill into the lower control arm? Any chance you can post a close up picture of the LCA mount please ?

[demian5]

Originally Posted by slepysal

Nice!! So you have to drill into the lower control arm? Any chance you can post a close up picture of the LCA mount please ?

Yeah I did, about 2" outwards from the holes already in the lower a arms. Its just an L bracket.


As a matter of fact, I have two extra that came with the rear kit that weren't needed. PM me

[forestb]

I am in the middle of installing a rear sway bar and am wondering how much should I torque down the long bolts with the bushings.