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Tntruckowner · 12-14-2018, 05:23 PM

My 68 C10 doesn't have a sway bar what are the benefits of adding one is it worth it

chewychevy67 · 12-14-2018, 05:28 PM

Worth it all day long. Do it

Average Joe · 12-14-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Worth it all day long. Do it

X10!

Best bang for the buck. Especially if you grab a used one. '73-'87 C series trucks are a direct bolt in and are plentiful in the bone yards.

Already Gone · 12-14-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

X10!

Best bang for the buck. Especially if you grab a used one. '73-'87 C series trucks are a direct bolt in and are plentiful in the bone yards.

Yep the right advice and I can only add that try to get one from a 73/87 C30 1 ton truck as thats the big one at 1 1/4 inches. Get some new polyurethane bushing for the 1 1/4 bar and you will notice the difference in how the truck feels right away. Attached is link for the install procedure.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338

**specialtyretail** · 12-15-2018, 12:14 PM

I put one on the shop truck. It sure corners a lot better and is more fun to drive. Very good, inexpensive upgrade.

6T7 C10 · 12-15-2018, 12:52 PM

x2 on what Already Gone said. That is exactly what I did. However, any sway bar (new, used, OEM, aftermarket, size) will be a huge improvement.

Red71gmc · 12-15-2018, 02:07 PM

Yes, nice upgrade. Only watch what you buy as far as aftermarket. My aftermarket did work but I had to modify it a little to keep from hitting a tie rod as I recall. I recall I had to leave a spacer out maybe. I think mine was from Brothers.

PepperTreeGarage · 12-15-2018, 05:02 PM

If you're lowered. Add the lowered brackets for more road clearance. First pic is the stock bracket. Second is the lowered one.

tx71smallblock · 12-15-2018, 05:51 PM

any retrofit for a rear sway bar? does the truck arm system even really need one?

68 P.O.S. · 12-15-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tx71smallblock

any retrofit for a rear sway bar? does the truck arm system even really need one?

Yes, I used the CPP 7401, though there are others available. It's a 1-1/8" bar. Easy to install and keeps the truck super level.

weq92f · 12-15-2018, 06:51 PM

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Yes the rear benefits as well. Have a look at the rear of most new trucks these days and you'll see sway bars.

tx71smallblock · 12-15-2018, 06:52 PM

i know ccp made one but is there a later model that will work for cheaper like the front

68 P.O.S. · 12-15-2018, 07:02 PM

Yes, there are. Use the search; I've seen older threads on it. I think a Camaro bar was one of the ones I had seen a thread on.

Andy4639 · 12-15-2018, 07:50 PM

Yes I had the camaro bar on my 71 before I did the No limit shock relocator and took it off. Didn't need any longer and it was in the way of the install.
Here is the link of my install.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304267

Already Gone · 12-16-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

Yes, I used the CPP 7401, though there are others available. It's a 1-1/8" bar. Easy to install and keeps the truck super level.

I bet the CPP Bar is made by Hellwig which hasthesame part number rear bar for our trucks.

https://www.hellwigproducts.com/prod...artnumber=7401

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/hel-7401

72bowtiestepper · 12-16-2018, 04:28 PM

Got one off a late 80's Suburban in a local boneyard...best $40 improvement...came with brackets & fit my 72 C-10 perfect.

Tommyups · 12-16-2018, 04:51 PM

Getting a used sway bar from the 73–87, do you have any problems with the lowered trucks, the sway bar is bottoming out

6T7 C10 · 12-16-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommyups

Getting a used sway bar from the 73–87, do you have any problems with the lowered trucks, the sway bar is bottoming out

You can use the shorter brackets on the frame as pictured previously or I think (needs confirming) you can use the stock brackets and instead of the bushing pointing down point it up instead inside the bracket.

68 P.O.S. · 12-16-2018, 09:37 PM

You can forego the standard or lowered brackets and bolt the bushings directly to the frame instead.

68 P.O.S. · 12-17-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I bet the CPP Bar is made by Hellwig which hasthesame part number rear bar for our trucks.

I don't know, but looking at the price difference between the too, maybe not. The Hellwig piece is way more expensive.

Already Gone · 12-17-2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

I don't know, but looking at the price difference between the too, maybe not. The Hellwig piece is way more expensive.

Wow, it is a lot cheaper at CPP.. That makes me wonder about the quality of the CPP sway bar.

Rick Bollinger · 12-17-2018, 06:09 PM

I hope the CPP front sway bar is a good one. I have one on the way as we speak.

**MySons68C20** · 12-17-2018, 08:05 PM

Why do some caution against a rear sway bar? I don't remember where I read that so I may be wrong.

Blake

3drburb · 12-17-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MySons68C20

Why do some caution against a rear sway bar? I don't remember where I read that so I may be wrong.

Blake

I have never seen that.
I added a front bar from a Heavy Half Squarebody C10 with the lowered brackets, then later the CPP rear sway bar along with their traction bar from Summit.
It is a lot of fun to drive now.

3drburb · 12-17-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Wow, it is a lot cheaper at CPP.. That makes me wonder about the quality of the CPP sway bar.

I think the quality is very good. I've had one on my burb for years now and I drive it pretty hard and the installation was very easy.

12-14-2018, 05:23 PM	#1
Tntruckowner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SpringCity Posts: 37	Sway bar My 68 C10 doesn't have a sway bar what are the benefits of adding one is it worth it

12-14-2018, 05:28 PM	#2
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,407	Re: Sway bar Worth it all day long. Do it

12-15-2018, 12:14 PM	#5
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Sway bar I put one on the shop truck. It sure corners a lot better and is more fun to drive. Very good, inexpensive upgrade. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

12-15-2018, 12:52 PM	#6
6T7 C10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Hill Country Posts: 150	Re: Sway bar x2 on what Already Gone said. That is exactly what I did. However, any sway bar (new, used, OEM, aftermarket, size) will be a huge improvement.

12-15-2018, 02:07 PM	#7
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Sway bar Yes, nice upgrade. Only watch what you buy as far as aftermarket. My aftermarket did work but I had to modify it a little to keep from hitting a tie rod as I recall. I recall I had to leave a spacer out maybe. I think mine was from Brothers.

12-15-2018, 05:02 PM	#8
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: Sway bar If you're lowered. Add the lowered brackets for more road clearance. First pic is the stock bracket. Second is the lowered one. Attached Images

12-15-2018, 05:51 PM	#9
tx71smallblock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgetown , TX Posts: 166	Re: Sway bar any retrofit for a rear sway bar? does the truck arm system even really need one? __________________ 70 Chevy C-10 short step 250/3 on the tree Owned: 71 longbed Cheyenne 70 swb

12-15-2018, 06:51 PM	#11
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,860	Re: Sway bar . Yes the rear benefits as well. Have a look at the rear of most new trucks these days and you'll see sway bars. Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

12-15-2018, 06:52 PM	#12
tx71smallblock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgetown , TX Posts: 166	Re: Sway bar i know ccp made one but is there a later model that will work for cheaper like the front __________________ 70 Chevy C-10 short step 250/3 on the tree Owned: 71 longbed Cheyenne 70 swb

12-15-2018, 07:02 PM	#13
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,661	Re: Sway bar Yes, there are. Use the search; I've seen older threads on it. I think a Camaro bar was one of the ones I had seen a thread on. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

12-15-2018, 07:50 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Sway bar Yes I had the camaro bar on my 71 before I did the No limit shock relocator and took it off. Didn't need any longer and it was in the way of the install. Here is the link of my install. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304267 __________________ 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.

12-16-2018, 04:28 PM	#16
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Sway bar Got one off a late 80's Suburban in a local boneyard...best $40 improvement...came with brackets & fit my 72 C-10 perfect.

12-16-2018, 04:51 PM	#17
Tommyups Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dayton Oh Posts: 125	Re: Sway bar Getting a used sway bar from the 73–87, do you have any problems with the lowered trucks, the sway bar is bottoming out

12-16-2018, 09:37 PM	#19
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,661	Re: Sway bar You can forego the standard or lowered brackets and bolt the bushings directly to the frame instead. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

12-17-2018, 06:09 PM	#22
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 284	Re: Sway bar I hope the CPP front sway bar is a good one. I have one on the way as we speak.



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MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 896	Re: Sway bar Why do some caution against a rear sway bar? I don't remember where I read that so I may be wrong. Blake

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