Purchasing a used sway bar....a couple questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dubie · 06-19-2002, 09:31 AM

I have heard that anyone of these will fit between the years of 67-87. Is this a bolt right up? or will I need to buy new brackets for it? I can pick one up at the local yard for about $40, but just want to know what else I will need at the same time.

slam33 · 06-19-2002, 11:09 AM

I think they mount with 7/16 bolts, and the bushings are usually worn out with a used one. Go with the urathanes.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-19-2002, 02:51 PM

You may need to drill the holes to mount it to your frame, that's about it!

dubie · 06-19-2002, 04:56 PM

Cool!! My 72 sure could use it. On a hot day, you can squeel the tires just by turning a corner. The front wheels get quite the weight transfer on them.

Alex · 06-19-2002, 05:42 PM

There are holes already in the lower a-arms to bolt the swaybar bushing brackets on. For the bushings that go to the frame, the front two holes are there but the back two has rivets that holds the front crossmember to the frame. You need to remove those with a drill or grinder. Does that make sense? If the brackets are still on the swaybar, hold it up under there and you will see.

**Desert Rat** · 06-20-2002, 02:09 PM

Yeah make sure you get the rivited frame brackets from the donor truck,try to get one off a bigger truck with a thicker bar.
If your truck is slammed i think Early Classic sells lowered frame brackets

dubie · 06-21-2002, 09:26 AM

My truck is naturally slammed. Original springs= sagging front end.

basketcase · 06-26-2002, 01:33 AM

I used the lowered frame brackets from Early classics. they get the bar up away from the road for better clearance over speed bumps ect. Definitely a good idea.

72chevyLWB · 07-04-2002, 06:27 PM

You can use one though from 73-87????

Low69CST · 07-11-2002, 10:14 AM

Yeah i'm told a 73-87 bar works. Have never confirmed it yet.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 07-15-2002, 09:15 PM

Every thing bolts up with 3/8 bolts. I used fine thread number 8 bolts with locking nuts. All bolts should be one inch long.

06-19-2002, 09:31 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Purchasing a used sway bar....a couple questions I have heard that anyone of these will fit between the years of 67-87. Is this a bolt right up? or will I need to buy new brackets for it? I can pick one up at the local yard for about $40, but just want to know what else I will need at the same time. __________________ 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

06-19-2002, 11:09 AM	#2
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I think they mount with 7/16 bolts, and the bushings are usually worn out with a used one. Go with the urathanes. __________________ 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>

06-19-2002, 04:56 PM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Cool!! My 72 sure could use it. On a hot day, you can squeel the tires just by turning a corner. The front wheels get quite the weight transfer on them. __________________ 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

06-19-2002, 05:42 PM	#5
Alex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 798	There are holes already in the lower a-arms to bolt the swaybar bushing brackets on. For the bushings that go to the frame, the front two holes are there but the back two has rivets that holds the front crossmember to the frame. You need to remove those with a drill or grinder. Does that make sense? If the brackets are still on the swaybar, hold it up under there and you will see. __________________ '72 C/10 LWB 402/400 Blaine, MN

06-21-2002, 09:26 AM	#7
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	My truck is naturally slammed. Original springs= sagging front end. __________________ 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

06-19-2002, 02:51 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You may need to drill the holes to mount it to your frame, that's about it!

06-20-2002, 02:09 PM	#6
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Yeah make sure you get the rivited frame brackets from the donor truck,try to get one off a bigger truck with a thicker bar. If your truck is slammed i think Early Classic sells lowered frame brackets

06-26-2002, 01:33 AM	#8
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 627	I used the lowered frame brackets from Early classics. they get the bar up away from the road for better clearance over speed bumps ect. Definitely a good idea. __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

07-04-2002, 06:27 PM	#9
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	You can use one though from 73-87???? __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

07-11-2002, 10:14 AM	#10
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Yeah i'm told a 73-87 bar works. Have never confirmed it yet. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-15-2002, 09:15 PM	#11
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Every thing bolts up with 3/8 bolts. I used fine thread number 8 bolts with locking nuts. All bolts should be one inch long. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.



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