MZ Edna sway bar install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 12-10-2017, 06:43 PM

I got the sway bar mocked up under the car while it's sitting on the ground. I need to know one thing though...should I mount the bushings to the main frame horn are the stiffener. The thing looks like it should fit on the frame but it lines up better on the stiffener. I tried to get the right angles but it doesn't look like I did to good with it.
Anybody installed on on a 56 before?

**LockDoc** · 12-10-2017, 06:58 PM

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If the metal is the same thickness on the stiffener I wouldn't have a problem with doing that. It would def. line up better

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 12-10-2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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If the metal is the same thickness on the stiffener I wouldn't have a problem with doing that. It would def. line up better

LockDoc

Thickness is the same but the rail isn't as wide. That could be a + though.

**davischevy** · 12-10-2017, 09:39 PM

My brackets are in the main frame rails.

I laid on a cold floor to get these Andy.

You belong to the TriFive forum don't you? I looked and couldn't find any good pics of the bar.

Andy4639 · 12-11-2017, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

My brackets are in the main frame rails.

I laid on a cold floor to get these Andy.

You belong to the TriFive forum don't you? I looked and couldn't find any good pics of the bar.

Thank you sir! I owe you a drink of your choice!

That's what I needed to see. I went back out last night and looked at mine again also laying on a cold floor in the garage. it looks like it will line up fine after a little adjusting. Thanks for the clear pictures. I can now mark mine to drill.
I'm on the Chevytalk forum and couldn't find any good photo's but not on Tri5.

**davischevy** · 12-11-2017, 12:51 PM

We are here to help each other.

The tri five forum is a pretty good bunch of guys too. I have gotten lot of help from them.

I put disc brakes on the rear of mine last winter. Now that turned out to be a mind teaser.

As usual, I made it a lot harder than it should be.

Andy4639 · 12-11-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

We are here to help each other.

The tri five forum is a pretty good bunch of guys too. I have gotten lot of help from them.

I put disc brakes on the rear of mine last winter. Now that turned out to be a mind teaser.

As usual, I made it a lot harder than it should be.

Cool! maybe one day this one will get them. I need to pull the rear end brakes and adjust them also. I noticed the e brake wasn't holding.

Andy4639 · 12-12-2017, 06:44 PM

Man that was much easier than thought! I figured that frame rail was going to be a pain to drill, it was easy but I did have new bits. The a arms where too!
It's much better in a curve now the only thing is sliding around in the seat! Ha... the seat belts help but shoulder harness would be nice.

12-10-2017, 06:43 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	MZ Edna sway bar install I got the sway bar mocked up under the car while it's sitting on the ground. I need to know one thing though...should I mount the bushings to the main frame horn are the stiffener. The thing looks like it should fit on the frame but it lines up better on the stiffener. I tried to get the right angles but it doesn't look like I did to good with it. Anybody installed on on a 56 before? Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-10-2017, 06:58 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,332	Re: MZ Edna sway bar install - If the metal is the same thickness on the stiffener I wouldn't have a problem with doing that. It would def. line up better LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-10-2017, 09:39 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: MZ Edna sway bar install My brackets are in the main frame rails. I laid on a cold floor to get these Andy. You belong to the TriFive forum don't you? I looked and couldn't find any good pics of the bar. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-11-2017, 12:51 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: MZ Edna sway bar install We are here to help each other. The tri five forum is a pretty good bunch of guys too. I have gotten lot of help from them. I put disc brakes on the rear of mine last winter. Now that turned out to be a mind teaser. As usual, I made it a lot harder than it should be. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-12-2017, 06:44 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: MZ Edna sway bar install Man that was much easier than thought! I figured that frame rail was going to be a pain to drill, it was easy but I did have new bits. The a arms where too! It's much better in a curve now the only thing is sliding around in the seat! Ha... the seat belts help but shoulder harness would be nice. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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