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Lethal Tendencies · 04-14-2022, 10:16 AM

When i bought my truck it had lowering blocks installed. Can I still run a rear sway bar ?

bry593 · 04-14-2022, 10:19 AM

If you have trailing arm suspension, you already have an integrated sway bar. You see, the axle is U-bolted directly to the trailing arms. So as one tire goes up, it has to twist and flex the control arms, thereby offering a measure of sway resistance.

Your biggest bang for the buck is to replace the front bar with a 1-ton (1.25") bar.

**Jason Banks** · 04-14-2022, 10:32 AM

Yes you can.

I would recommend you get one that goes over the frame and doesn't mount to the bottom of the trailing arms.

See here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=699495

Do not buy the CPP trash like I did. The sway bar mounts end up as the lowest point on the truck. Can't wait to see if they hit road debris and get ripped off. Also I had to modify the way they mount to the trailing arms because it's a bad design and CPP was no help.

Wish I had bought this:
https://nolimit.net/store/Rear-Sway-Bar-p28240717

04-14-2022, 10:16 AM	#1
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Rear Sway bar and loweing blocks When i bought my truck it had lowering blocks installed. Can I still run a rear sway bar ?

04-14-2022, 10:19 AM	#2
bry593 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 189	Re: Rear Sway bar and loweing blocks If you have trailing arm suspension, you already have an integrated sway bar. You see, the axle is U-bolted directly to the trailing arms. So as one tire goes up, it has to twist and flex the control arms, thereby offering a measure of sway resistance. Your biggest bang for the buck is to replace the front bar with a 1-ton (1.25") bar. __________________ 1971 C20 Custom Deluxe, HT383, 4L80E, 3.73 Locker, 4 Wheel Discs

04-14-2022, 10:32 AM	#3
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,567	Re: Rear Sway bar and loweing blocks Yes you can. I would recommend you get one that goes over the frame and doesn't mount to the bottom of the trailing arms. See here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=699495 Do not buy the CPP trash like I did. The sway bar mounts end up as the lowest point on the truck. Can't wait to see if they hit road debris and get ripped off. Also I had to modify the way they mount to the trailing arms because it's a bad design and CPP was no help. Wish I had bought this: https://nolimit.net/store/Rear-Sway-Bar-p28240717



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