Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 07-29-2006, 10:09 AM

It's a bolt in Hellwig unpainted. Now to paint, read instructions and install. Pics..??? Oh probably, LOL!

Joe67 · 07-29-2006, 01:22 PM

Cool - is this a kit intended for use on our trucks or will there be some fabricating?

ChevyDude · 07-29-2006, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe67

Cool - is this a kit intended for use on our trucks or will there be some fabricating?

Yes, it's the un-painted version Hellwig part # 7401....oh but you can bet it will end up Red with hammered silver brackets!

FYI...Joe....3 groove on the way!

Joe67 · 07-29-2006, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Yes, it's the un-painted version Hellwig part # 7401....oh but you can bet it will end up Red with hammered silver brackets!

FYI...Joe....3 groove on the way!

Nice - I'm interested in the progress of this mod for sure. Where is it from? cost?

Thanks - looking forward to getting that PS hooked up on my panel

cdowns · 07-29-2006, 03:08 PM

i used one of those for many years on 3 different trucks it worked well with no issues// got mine form jcwhitney i think

68 short step · 07-29-2006, 01:49 PM

so wheres the pics?

ChevyDude · 07-29-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

so wheres the pics?

Here it is in the box.... This particular sway bar has brackets that attaches to the bottom of the trailing arms with the rear of the sway bar just in front of the rear differential.

ThatOneBlue67 · 07-29-2006, 04:34 PM

Does it have noticeable improvement on the handling or ride quality? I thought about investing in a front anti sway bar. I heard the front is much more useful then the rear.

69_hafton · 07-29-2006, 04:44 PM

ChevyDude, Is that grease on the table cloth?

J/K, I'm glad you posted, I've been looking for a rear sway bar for awhile, the rear axle jumps pretty hard around corners where the roads aren't perfect - there aren't many good roads around here. Don't know why I didn't think of JC Whitney? JC Whitney has them listed as fitting '63 - '70. I don't know why they wouldn't fit '71 & '72? $159 now, look to be $10 off, too. Part number ZX862751T.

Additional note: The front sway bar the part number has an extra digit ending in "F" which means it is shipped from the factory. May be left off the rear's part number?

nevada70chev · 07-29-2006, 04:51 PM

cool...install progress pics would be great....

ChevyDude · 07-29-2006, 07:53 PM

Well, this kit 7401-UNPAINT came from Summit:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

$122.39

They actually they sent me the "black" powdercoated kit that they sell for $179.79, cause it's definately black

........but, not for long, a quick scuff and she's Red...LOL! I've been waiting on this kit for over a month. Just checked they only charged me $122.39. The black powdercoat will be a good primer, LOL! They probably got sick of this being on back order and just told Hellwig to send out the PC version???

Here is the black painted link from Summit:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

It just wouldn't be right if it didn't match the front sway bar...would it

???

Already Gone · 07-29-2006, 08:36 PM

I put a 1 1/4 " Front Sway Bar on my truck last year and it was the best thing I did for the truck. I could immediatly feel the difference.

My thinking has been I was going to do a 3 1/2 front ( 2 1/2 Drop Spindle with 1" drop coil ) and 5" rear drop on my truck but lately have been thinking maybe I'll leave it stock height and put a rear sway bar and some new Monroe Sensa Trac shocks and an ECE close ratio steering box which I was going to do with the drop anyway. I'll cap this off with 17 x 8 rims with American Racing 200S Alloys and I'm hoping these items will have as much a positive effect on my truck as did the front sway bar.

So I too am very curious to see how the rear sway bar feels on your truck and would love to see install pics which actually make a great FAQ..

ChevyDude · 07-29-2006, 10:29 PM

Pics???.....No Problem guys! Well all the parts that were powdercoated black are now scuffed and painted the appropreate colors for my sitsuation...ahh red and silver!!! My truck is dropped with ECE 2.5" front spinds and 2" ground force drop springs, back is ECE 4" drop springs....I like RAKE!

Sneakin' in a pic of the girl with her grill and bumper on

And anyone thinkin' I abandoned my power 1 piece window thread...nope...Passenger door is off for drilling, filler wedge parts should be back from the painter this coming week!

ChevyDude · 07-29-2006, 11:57 PM

Pre install assembly, ...will bolt in the morning!

In this first pic you can see the brackets for the forward mount layed out in front of the sway bar. The "L" shaped brackets go inside the truck frame rail, but are reversed as you see them in the picture. Meaning they go just as they are but you must rotate them 180 degrees so the "L" part of the bracket is on top of the lower frame rail and up tight against the vertical section of the frame. The straight bracket actually has a slight curve and lip the fits under the frame, these two brackets sandwich the frame. Then the attached silver forward angled bracket bolts to the two frame sandwiched brackets. Check the pics below. I am explaining this because the Hellwig instructions are terrible!

ChevyDude · 07-30-2006, 11:38 AM

I did a search online and this Sway Bar is really supposed to minimize body roll on our coil spring trucks. The people that have installed it were very pleased as it does wonders for the rear of our trucks in the corners! The bar weighs 36 lbs and is plenty stout....I think I'm gonna like it!!!

70c10 · 07-30-2006, 12:02 PM

Alex,Thanks for taking the time to post these pics with detailed directions!. Everything looks awesome on your truck. Is there any drilling involved with this installation?

ChevyDude · 07-30-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Alex,Thanks for taking the time to post these pics with detailed directions!. Everything looks awesome on your truck. Is there any drilling involved with this installation?

Thank You!!!! I appreciate it!

NO drilling at all, Nada Nothing!!!. The way they engineered the brackets (pre sprung) and grade 5 bolts...there is no way it's going anywhere. I guy with a welder could tack it inplace if he felt so inclined.

70c10 · 07-30-2006, 01:20 PM

Cool, can't wait to see how it looks from the rear view of the truck!

ChevyDude · 07-30-2006, 01:32 PM

Here you go! Still need to square it up and tighten the bolts...but I think it looks as if it belongs!!!

It could make a challenge for the exhaust but mine will exit in front of the rear wheels , so it should not interfere.

70c10 · 07-30-2006, 01:37 PM

WOW!!!, sure looks like it belongs to me!. Thanks for the pics.

**Palf70Step** · 07-30-2006, 01:39 PM

Looks Reak Good!!

Joe67 · 07-30-2006, 02:42 PM

Nice work - great pics and write up

ChevyDude · 07-31-2006, 01:23 AM

Thanks Guys! This was one of the easiest mods I've done on this truck! Can't wait to drive it!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-31-2006, 04:48 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Already Gone · 08-02-2006, 02:03 PM

I was under my truck yesterday when I was getting the trans serviced and looking where the rear sway bar would clamp. With the combo of your pics and seeing where the bar attaches ( the frame and trailing arms), this may be a dumb question but wouldn't attaching the sway bar to the farme and trailing arms restrict the the up and down movement of the trailing arms therefore making the ruck ride a lot harsher?

07-29-2006, 10:09 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... It's a bolt in Hellwig unpainted. Now to paint, read instructions and install. Pics..??? Oh probably, LOL!

07-29-2006, 01:22 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Cool - is this a kit intended for use on our trucks or will there be some fabricating? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-29-2006, 03:08 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... i used one of those for many years on 3 different trucks it worked well with no issues// got mine form jcwhitney i think __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-29-2006, 01:49 PM	#6
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... so wheres the pics?

07-29-2006, 04:34 PM	#8
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Does it have noticeable improvement on the handling or ride quality? I thought about investing in a front anti sway bar. I heard the front is much more useful then the rear. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

07-29-2006, 04:44 PM	#9
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... ChevyDude, Is that grease on the table cloth? J/K, I'm glad you posted, I've been looking for a rear sway bar for awhile, the rear axle jumps pretty hard around corners where the roads aren't perfect - there aren't many good roads around here. Don't know why I didn't think of JC Whitney? JC Whitney has them listed as fitting '63 - '70. I don't know why they wouldn't fit '71 & '72? $159 now, look to be $10 off, too. Part number ZX862751T. Additional note: The front sway bar the part number has an extra digit ending in "F" which means it is shipped from the factory. May be left off the rear's part number? __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

07-29-2006, 04:51 PM	#10
nevada70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: reno, nv Posts: 646	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... cool...install progress pics would be great.... __________________ 70 LWB, 350/350 A/C, P/S, 3 Tone Paint (white cap, primer gray with black guide coat)

07-29-2006, 07:53 PM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Well, this kit 7401-UNPAINT came from Summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku $122.39 They actually they sent me the "black" powdercoated kit that they sell for $179.79, cause it's definately black ........but, not for long, a quick scuff and she's Red...LOL! I've been waiting on this kit for over a month. Just checked they only charged me $122.39. The black powdercoat will be a good primer, LOL! They probably got sick of this being on back order and just told Hellwig to send out the PC version??? Here is the black painted link from Summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku It just wouldn't be right if it didn't match the front sway bar...would it ??? Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-29-2006 at 08:08 PM.

07-29-2006, 08:36 PM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... I put a 1 1/4 " Front Sway Bar on my truck last year and it was the best thing I did for the truck. I could immediatly feel the difference. My thinking has been I was going to do a 3 1/2 front ( 2 1/2 Drop Spindle with 1" drop coil ) and 5" rear drop on my truck but lately have been thinking maybe I'll leave it stock height and put a rear sway bar and some new Monroe Sensa Trac shocks and an ECE close ratio steering box which I was going to do with the drop anyway. I'll cap this off with 17 x 8 rims with American Racing 200S Alloys and I'm hoping these items will have as much a positive effect on my truck as did the front sway bar. So I too am very curious to see how the rear sway bar feels on your truck and would love to see install pics which actually make a great FAQ.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " 4 Things When Used are Gone Forever " " A Word After it is Said - A Missed Opportunity - Time once Passed - Trust after its Lost " RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-29-2006, 10:29 PM	#13
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Pics???.....No Problem guys! Well all the parts that were powdercoated black are now scuffed and painted the appropreate colors for my sitsuation...ahh red and silver!!! My truck is dropped with ECE 2.5" front spinds and 2" ground force drop springs, back is ECE 4" drop springs....I like RAKE! Sneakin' in a pic of the girl with her grill and bumper on And anyone thinkin' I abandoned my power 1 piece window thread...nope...Passenger door is off for drilling, filler wedge parts should be back from the painter this coming week! Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-29-2006 at 10:53 PM.

07-29-2006, 11:57 PM	#14
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Pre install assembly, ...will bolt in the morning! In this first pic you can see the brackets for the forward mount layed out in front of the sway bar. The "L" shaped brackets go inside the truck frame rail, but are reversed as you see them in the picture. Meaning they go just as they are but you must rotate them 180 degrees so the "L" part of the bracket is on top of the lower frame rail and up tight against the vertical section of the frame. The straight bracket actually has a slight curve and lip the fits under the frame, these two brackets sandwich the frame. Then the attached silver forward angled bracket bolts to the two frame sandwiched brackets. Check the pics below. I am explaining this because the Hellwig instructions are terrible! Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-30-2006 at 11:33 AM.

07-30-2006, 11:38 AM	#15
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... I did a search online and this Sway Bar is really supposed to minimize body roll on our coil spring trucks. The people that have installed it were very pleased as it does wonders for the rear of our trucks in the corners! The bar weighs 36 lbs and is plenty stout....I think I'm gonna like it!!!

07-30-2006, 12:02 PM	#16
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Alex,Thanks for taking the time to post these pics with detailed directions!. Everything looks awesome on your truck. Is there any drilling involved with this installation? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-30-2006, 01:20 PM	#18
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Cool, can't wait to see how it looks from the rear view of the truck! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-30-2006, 01:32 PM	#19
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Here you go! Still need to square it up and tighten the bolts...but I think it looks as if it belongs!!! It could make a challenge for the exhaust but mine will exit in front of the rear wheels , so it should not interfere. Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-30-2006 at 01:34 PM.



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07-30-2006, 01:37 PM	#20
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... WOW!!!, sure looks like it belongs to me!. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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07-30-2006, 02:42 PM	#22
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07-31-2006, 01:23 AM	#23
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... Thanks Guys! This was one of the easiest mods I've done on this truck! Can't wait to drive it!

07-31-2006, 04:48 AM	#24
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08-02-2006, 02:03 PM	#25
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: Rear Anti-Sway bar arrived Friday... I was under my truck yesterday when I was getting the trans serviced and looking where the rear sway bar would clamp. With the combo of your pics and seeing where the bar attaches ( the frame and trailing arms), this may be a dumb question but wouldn't attaching the sway bar to the farme and trailing arms restrict the the up and down movement of the trailing arms therefore making the ruck ride a lot harsher? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " 4 Things When Used are Gone Forever " " A Word After it is Said - A Missed Opportunity - Time once Passed - Trust after its Lost " RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

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