Sway bar mounting flip - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Aus69c20 · 07-22-2019, 12:55 AM

I’m sure I’m not the first to think of this. But I thought I’d share the idea.

After lowering my c20 the original sway bar didn’t align nicely with the mounts in the control arms.
What I did was remount the sway bar on top of the original stand off brackets.
I had to knock out one rivet at the front of one bracket then I passed the sway bar through the other side and bent the bracket down far enough to push the sway bar through. Then I bolted down the sway bar and put in a grade 8 bolt to replace the rivet I knocked out.
This saved me buying the low profile brackets offered and seemed to me a lot less work. The bar aligns perfectly now.

This is on a 69 C20 so I’m unsure if the C10 bracket is any different and this is a stock sway bar. But worth a look if you’ve lowered your truck.

I’ve attached a few pics. The original mounting, the flipped mounting and of course the truck.

Aus69c20 · 07-22-2019, 12:55 AM

Arghhhhh up side down pics

**Ironangel** · 07-22-2019, 01:08 AM

That's exactly how I did mine! Works great on the lowered trucks!

Aus69c20 · 07-22-2019, 06:48 AM

Yeah figured it would have been done before. But that didn’t stop me feeling pretty clever.

Mike C · 07-22-2019, 07:26 AM

Ingenious. Nice work.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-22-2019, 08:10 AM

All the pictures you guys from down under post are upside down on our computers .

Katrina/10 · 07-22-2019, 08:13 AM

That's a great idea, first time I've seen it.

bill3rail · 07-22-2019, 06:39 PM

Does not work on all OS's.

• Ctrl+Alt+↓ - Flip the screen upside down.
• Ctrl+Alt+→ - Rotate the screen 90° to the right.
• Ctrl+Alt+← - Rotate the screen 90° to the left.
• Ctrl+Alt+↑ - Return the screen to the standard orientation.

Bill

KQQL IT · 07-22-2019, 07:09 PM

Knock the bracket off. And bolt the bushing clamp to the rail.

Rare to see an un bent bracket.

Aus69c20 · 07-22-2019, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

All the pictures you guys from down under post are upside down on our computers .

It took a while for the truck to get used to it’s new orientation.
Upside down and on the wrong side of the road.

Aus69c20 · 07-22-2019, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Knock the bracket off. And bolt the bushing clamp to the rail.

Rare to see an un bent bracket.

I did consider knocking off the bracket, but took the easy way out.

The whole trucks in great condition. I don’t think it was ever used for work.
Rockers, cab corners are original and rust free. Tailgates straight, beds in great condition and the paint is mostly from 1969.
If it was a shortbed c10 I’d be sitting on a goldmine.

**Richard** · 07-23-2019, 03:00 AM

fixed for you

Aus69c20 · 07-23-2019, 06:44 AM

Thanks Richard

**michael bustamante** · 07-23-2019, 12:46 PM

i did that to mine too.... more clearance

**michael bustamante** · 07-23-2019, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill3rail

Does not work on all OS's.

• Ctrl+Alt+↓ - Flip the screen upside down.
• Ctrl+Alt+→ - Rotate the screen 90° to the right.
• Ctrl+Alt+← - Rotate the screen 90° to the left.
• Ctrl+Alt+↑ - Return the screen to the standard orientation.

Bill

did not know this!!! thanks !!

07-22-2019, 12:55 AM	#1
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Sway bar mounting flip I’m sure I’m not the first to think of this. But I thought I’d share the idea. After lowering my c20 the original sway bar didn’t align nicely with the mounts in the control arms. What I did was remount the sway bar on top of the original stand off brackets. I had to knock out one rivet at the front of one bracket then I passed the sway bar through the other side and bent the bracket down far enough to push the sway bar through. Then I bolted down the sway bar and put in a grade 8 bolt to replace the rivet I knocked out. This saved me buying the low profile brackets offered and seemed to me a lot less work. The bar aligns perfectly now. This is on a 69 C20 so I’m unsure if the C10 bracket is any different and this is a stock sway bar. But worth a look if you’ve lowered your truck. I’ve attached a few pics. The original mounting, the flipped mounting and of course the truck. Attached Images __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

07-22-2019, 12:55 AM	#2
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: Sway bar mounting flip Arghhhhh up side down pics __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

07-22-2019, 01:08 AM	#3
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Sway bar mounting flip That's exactly how I did mine! Works great on the lowered trucks! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

07-22-2019, 06:48 AM	#4
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: Sway bar mounting flip Yeah figured it would have been done before. But that didn’t stop me feeling pretty clever. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

07-22-2019, 07:26 AM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Sway bar mounting flip Ingenious. Nice work. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

07-22-2019, 08:10 AM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Sway bar mounting flip All the pictures you guys from down under post are upside down on our computers . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-22-2019, 08:13 AM	#7
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Sway bar mounting flip That's a great idea, first time I've seen it. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-22-2019, 06:39 PM	#8
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Sway bar mounting flip Does not work on all OS's. • Ctrl+Alt+↓ - Flip the screen upside down. • Ctrl+Alt+→ - Rotate the screen 90° to the right. • Ctrl+Alt+← - Rotate the screen 90° to the left. • Ctrl+Alt+↑ - Return the screen to the standard orientation. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-22-2019, 07:09 PM	#9
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Sway bar mounting flip Knock the bracket off. And bolt the bushing clamp to the rail. Rare to see an un bent bracket. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-23-2019, 03:00 AM	#12
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,896	Re: Sway bar mounting flip fixed for you Attached Images __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

07-23-2019, 06:44 AM	#13
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: Sway bar mounting flip Thanks Richard __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

07-23-2019, 12:46 PM	#14
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Sway bar mounting flip i did that to mine too.... more clearance __________________ 1967custom



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