is it bad that my sway bar is missing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevy_72 · 03-17-2002, 02:25 PM

ya i have a 72 chevy 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive custom deluxe, and it have the brackets for a sway bar but the bar isnt there, should i get on for it or is it ok to leave it alone? im not the man on suspension so i thought id ask some of the more expierienced guys! thanx alot

68chevy · 03-17-2002, 03:42 PM

its ok to leave it off but if it was on it would handle better in corners

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slam33 · 03-17-2002, 08:07 PM

Lots of trucks came without them. I put on on mine a couple of yrs ago.

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DennyB · 03-19-2002, 12:51 PM

"Sway bars" were an option on 67-72 trucks.
And YES they do make a big improvement in the cornering.

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69 longhorn · 03-20-2002, 11:37 AM

if you are stock height on suspension,the sway bar will improve cornering. if the truck is lowered,you dont need it.....I tossed the one on my longhorn(excess weight),but its low enough that it corners flat........69 longhorn.

dubie · 03-28-2002, 11:14 AM

My 72 doesn't have one on it, and it tilts quite a bit on corners. If I was to buy a used swaybar, what should I be looking at? I have heard that any swaybar from 67-87 are all the same. Is this true? And, will it bolt right up with no troubles? I would sure love to have some better handling.

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**68SWB4x4** · 03-28-2002, 11:58 AM

yes any bar from 67-87 will work....
look for the bars on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks sense they are bigger

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**Desert Rat** · 04-06-2002, 09:05 PM

Man a 10 second truck,that handlesd like a Porsche would make a sweet daily driver.

03-17-2002, 02:25 PM	#1
chevy_72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: missouri Posts: 60	is it bad that my sway bar is missing? ya i have a 72 chevy 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive custom deluxe, and it have the brackets for a sway bar but the bar isnt there, should i get on for it or is it ok to leave it alone? im not the man on suspension so i thought id ask some of the more expierienced guys! thanx alot

03-17-2002, 03:42 PM	#2
68chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 277	its ok to leave it off but if it was on it would handle better in corners ------------------ http://68chevy0.tripod.com/68stepside/ 68 Chevy c10 swb stepside 3/5 drop sbc 305/700r4 tranny Pikeville,Kentucky __________________ http://68chevy0.tripod.com/68stepside/ 68 Chevy c10 swb stepside 4/7 drop sbc 305 edlebrock performer camp/intake/600cfm ec carb 700r4 tranny 3:07 rear gears 17x8 eagle alloy wheels Pikeville,Kentucky

03-17-2002, 08:07 PM	#3
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	Lots of trucks came without them. I put on on mine a couple of yrs ago. ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

03-19-2002, 12:51 PM	#4
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	"Sway bars" were an option on 67-72 trucks. And YES they do make a big improvement in the cornering. ------------------ Toms River NJ (Transplanted Hoosier) 56 working Street Rod(under construction 71-2 coil chassis) Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

03-20-2002, 11:37 AM	#5
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	if you are stock height on suspension,the sway bar will improve cornering. if the truck is lowered,you dont need it.....I tossed the one on my longhorn(excess weight),but its low enough that it corners flat........69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-28-2002, 11:14 AM	#6
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	My 72 doesn't have one on it, and it tilts quite a bit on corners. If I was to buy a used swaybar, what should I be looking at? I have heard that any swaybar from 67-87 are all the same. Is this true? And, will it bolt right up with no troubles? I would sure love to have some better handling. ------------------ 72 C/10 LWB 2wd 250 inline 6, 3 speed column shift. Soon to have a total facelift. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

03-28-2002, 11:58 AM	#7
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	yes any bar from 67-87 will work.... look for the bars on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks sense they are bigger ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

04-06-2002, 09:05 PM	#8
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Man a 10 second truck,that handlesd like a Porsche would make a sweet daily driver.



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