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jamis · 12-21-2003, 02:54 PM

when I ordered the new brackets for my sway bar, I forgot to order the custom ones that are shorter then the stock ones for dropped suspensions. But after looking at the brackets and frame I noticed you can run the bar between the bracket and frame instead of underneath. This sets the bar in the same location as with the custom bracket. This may not work with the poly bushings because they are thicker but works fine with the stock ones. Hopefully this will save someone some time cutting off the old ones if they are already there and money if they need new ones.

SCOTI · 12-21-2003, 09:54 PM

Very observent. I didn't even use brackets but that is a slick idea.

toytruck · 12-21-2003, 10:10 PM

Seems to me that you could even cut the poly ones down to fit too. Very slick!

Tx Firefighter · 12-21-2003, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by jamis
Hopefully this will save someone some time cutting off the old ones if they are already there and money if they need new ones.

At least one of the stock riveted on brackets will have to be removed. There is no way to get the swaybar through there without removing at least one bracket.

The bar is bent on the ends, it won't slide through.

Injected68LS1 · 12-22-2003, 04:31 AM

That's a great idea. Good eye!

Brad · 12-22-2003, 04:57 AM

I've got my brackets just bolted to the frame.

jamis · 12-22-2003, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by Tx Firefighter

At least one of the stock riveted on brackets will have to be removed. There is no way to get the swaybar through there without removing at least one bracket.

The bar is bent on the ends, it won't slide through.

Your right Tx, I didnt think of that.

doughby82 · 12-24-2003, 04:57 AM

aw man!i need to check out all sections of this board more often.i just ordered my brackets this morning.oh well

AirMale · 12-24-2003, 07:39 PM

Thanks.......you just saved me some cash!

12-21-2003, 02:54 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	alternate postion for sway bar when I ordered the new brackets for my sway bar, I forgot to order the custom ones that are shorter then the stock ones for dropped suspensions. But after looking at the brackets and frame I noticed you can run the bar between the bracket and frame instead of underneath. This sets the bar in the same location as with the custom bracket. This may not work with the poly bushings because they are thicker but works fine with the stock ones. Hopefully this will save someone some time cutting off the old ones if they are already there and money if they need new ones. Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:11 AM.

12-21-2003, 09:54 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Very observent. I didn't even use brackets but that is a slick idea. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-21-2003, 10:10 PM	#3
toytruck 5-7 dropped 87 CC Dually Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay city mi Posts: 326	Seems to me that you could even cut the poly ones down to fit too. Very slick! __________________ I rather be in my 77 Sanger Picklefork Jet Hydro!

12-22-2003, 04:31 AM	#5
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	That's a great idea. Good eye! __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-22-2003, 04:57 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I've got my brackets just bolted to the frame. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-24-2003, 04:57 AM	#8
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	aw man!i need to check out all sections of this board more often.i just ordered my brackets this morning.oh well __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

12-24-2003, 07:39 PM	#9
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Thanks.......you just saved me some cash! __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction



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