sway bar pics needed.

[nu2-72]

I need pics and details on installing a sway bar on a 72 3/4 4x4.
I have just placed the front axle back under the frame and would like to mount a bar.
I have brackets from a later truck, the bar. bushings and axle pads. The brackets simply do not fit the frame because of several issues.
How did you do it?

[Billhilly]

Don't know what parts he (kbracing96) used but this is one of the few I have seen on a 4X4. He also used a 'link' onto the diff which makes the whole thing 'work'.

[special-K]

There`s one installed on my GMC by the previous owner.I`ll get a picture by tomorrow after the rain stops.

Here`s one shot.He just bolted c-channel across the rails.

[nu2-72]

These are the brackets that I have and Billsbowtie has a thread with the correct ones?

[BLAZERMAN]

Kevin, I found the article that BoobyK did on his brackets he made for his K-5 but for some reason pics arent showing up. Maybe he will see this and post some..they came out really nice.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140216

[Billhilly]

These are a couple of pictures I saved of Bobby K's work. Here's the link to ORD's Disconnects.... http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/swaybarkit.htm

[nu2-72]

I looked at all the pictures and although none show factory brackets in use, I like some of them. Thanks to Bobby K. for sending me his pics. And I like the idea special-k showed of channel.
So, I decided to make my own. The plan was this.
I was concerned about bobby's mounted to the crossmember only and did not personally like the channel look. But I really like the idea of using the frame as a more solid platform and using the crossmember for additional bracing.
Bobby's looked great ( his welds looked very good) and the finished product is almost not noticible. I like the idea that something has been done but you must look to find it.
But I also like the look that a Company might give to an aftermarket product (say if Skyjacker were to do it).
So I decided to custom bend a modified channel. I removed the rivets from the lower crossmember locations and the rivets from the core support/spring mount.
My channel will use grade 8 bolts in these 4 locations. I contoured the flange to match the crossmember. Last I will lay out a series of holes to 1) lighten the channel and 2) give drain locations and 3) give a modern perforated look.
Here is my start.
And gentlemen, there is nothing wrong with your work. I have taken ideas from everyone and done my own thing. Thanks for your help.

[special-K]

That`s beautiful.Should do the trick,too.