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1project2many · 04-23-2012, 07:41 AM

Picked up a front bar from a '68 3/4 ton van Saturday. Van bar end links attach to front axle outboard of springs at lower shock mounts. Bar is attached to frame like bar in first setup above. Since pickup axle has no attaching point like van axle, some modification would be necessary. It might be possible to install bar reversed like OEM 57 bar but custom end links may be required as I believe bar is wider than frame. Price was right (free, just remove it) but still hunting for correct OE replacement.

04-23-2012, 07:41 AM	#5
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: 55-59 Original front sway bar pics / parts? Picked up a front bar from a '68 3/4 ton van Saturday. Van bar end links attach to front axle outboard of springs at lower shock mounts. Bar is attached to frame like bar in first setup above. Since pickup axle has no attaching point like van axle, some modification would be necessary. It might be possible to install bar reversed like OEM 57 bar but custom end links may be required as I believe bar is wider than frame. Price was right (free, just remove it) but still hunting for correct OE replacement.