Sway Bars with air bags????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*bskylerj* · 01-17-2006, 01:13 AM

I was wondering if any of you are running the front and rear sway bars along with your air bags? How do they work? Either way would be helpfull. I have ordered my Air Ride Kit and am wondering if I need to order up the sway bars. I am currently not running any sway bars. I talked with a guy who has a a 66 Chevelle and said his car did not handle well after he put on his air ride system. He said he then added the sway bars and it made a world of difference. I wanted to find out what you fellow truck drivers were doing with yours. Any help would be great. Thanks.

**N2TRUX** · 01-17-2006, 09:24 AM

We bagged my 77 Cheyenne and it rode and handled just fine. I have "heard" the same thing, so I had a front sway bar installed while the new motor was being put in. I haven't driven it yet so I don't have any input yet.

speedracer · 01-17-2006, 01:13 PM

Sway bars make a world of difference. As long as your air bags work evenly you will have no trouble. For example if you have your fronts on different lines and you can lower one side before the other you could bend the bar to the point of breaking.

*bskylerj* · 01-18-2006, 03:14 PM

Come on fellows, I know more of you have airbags than just these 2. I would love more input. Thanks

TravisH · 01-18-2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedracer

Sway bars make a world of difference. As long as your air bags work evenly you will have no trouble. For example if you have your fronts on different lines and you can lower one side before the other you could bend the bar to the point of breaking.

So no S2S with sway bars? I'm assuming you'd hit the same problem with a rear one?

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2006, 07:43 PM

I'll move this to the suspension so maybe it will get more response...

*bskylerj* · 01-18-2006, 08:00 PM

thanks

pharcydekm · 01-18-2006, 10:38 PM

I have had both with and without sway bar. In my opinion it can't hurt to have the sway bar. The biggest thing is to run your bags independent to each other. If you run them combined then you will get transfer between the two bags when you turn. Alot of it too is the install of the airbag itself. I have a 2000 silverado that was bagged when I bought it and it handled like ****. I basically rebagged it making new mounts and what not. With that all done it is night and day before and after. I would also suggest running the "slam specialties" bags in the front of any fullsize that you bag. These make a huge differance from the 2600 firestones most people use.

mac · 01-19-2006, 12:44 AM

Are the Slam Bags also 2600# ? What seems to make them work better ?I've got a front bar and seperate lines to all 4 corners and would change them if it was worthwhile.

pharcydekm · 01-19-2006, 01:02 AM

Here are some links to answer some of your questions. The one I can answer for you is YES it is worth switching!!

http://www.slamspecialties.com/
http://www.gravity-werx.com/index.as...TS&Category=12

*bskylerj* · 01-19-2006, 01:17 AM

Thanks

JayG · 01-20-2006, 10:41 AM

I have front and rear sway bars on my lowered '67 SWB with rear bags. It handles great and stays flat in the curves! I love those freeway on and off ramps and twisty roads.

01-17-2006, 01:13 AM	#1
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Sway Bars with air bags????????? I was wondering if any of you are running the front and rear sway bars along with your air bags? How do they work? Either way would be helpfull. I have ordered my Air Ride Kit and am wondering if I need to order up the sway bars. I am currently not running any sway bars. I talked with a guy who has a a 66 Chevelle and said his car did not handle well after he put on his air ride system. He said he then added the sway bars and it made a world of difference. I wanted to find out what you fellow truck drivers were doing with yours. Any help would be great. Thanks. Last edited by bskylerj; 01-17-2006 at 01:14 AM.

01-17-2006, 09:24 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? We bagged my 77 Cheyenne and it rode and handled just fine. I have "heard" the same thing, so I had a front sway bar installed while the new motor was being put in. I haven't driven it yet so I don't have any input yet. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-17-2006, 01:13 PM	#3
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? Sway bars make a world of difference. As long as your air bags work evenly you will have no trouble. For example if you have your fronts on different lines and you can lower one side before the other you could bend the bar to the point of breaking. __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

01-18-2006, 03:14 PM	#4
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? Come on fellows, I know more of you have airbags than just these 2. I would love more input. Thanks

01-18-2006, 07:43 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? I'll move this to the suspension so maybe it will get more response... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-18-2006, 08:00 PM	#7
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? thanks

01-18-2006, 10:38 PM	#8
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? I have had both with and without sway bar. In my opinion it can't hurt to have the sway bar. The biggest thing is to run your bags independent to each other. If you run them combined then you will get transfer between the two bags when you turn. Alot of it too is the install of the airbag itself. I have a 2000 silverado that was bagged when I bought it and it handled like ****. I basically rebagged it making new mounts and what not. With that all done it is night and day before and after. I would also suggest running the "slam specialties" bags in the front of any fullsize that you bag. These make a huge differance from the 2600 firestones most people use.

01-19-2006, 12:44 AM	#9
mac Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 166	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? Are the Slam Bags also 2600# ? What seems to make them work better ?I've got a front bar and seperate lines to all 4 corners and would change them if it was worthwhile.

01-19-2006, 01:02 AM	#10
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? Here are some links to answer some of your questions. The one I can answer for you is YES it is worth switching!! http://www.slamspecialties.com/ http://www.gravity-werx.com/index.as...TS&Category=12

01-19-2006, 01:17 AM	#11
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? Thanks

01-20-2006, 10:41 AM	#12
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Sway Bars with air bags????????? I have front and rear sway bars on my lowered '67 SWB with rear bags. It handles great and stays flat in the curves! I love those freeway on and off ramps and twisty roads. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

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