Front sway bar....WOW! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69 longhorn · 04-17-2005, 04:51 PM

I finally got off my arse, & installed the 1 1/4" sway bar on the 69. All I can say is i should have done the install a long time ago! That longhorn rides & corners so much better(65mph through a 30mph offramp). that old truck sat flat as he!!, tires talkin hard, & the @ss drifting nice & easy

L

skokie · 04-17-2005, 05:12 PM

Ok thats it. The swaybar install is next!!.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-17-2005, 06:17 PM

72MARIO · 04-17-2005, 07:17 PM

You of all people just installed a sway bar ! Wow I though you would have had one Ice Ages ago..... Did you get the Poly bushings or new stock style ? You will notice even better handling with the poly.

Off topic.

You said you worked in a Exhaust shop for a while sooo If I am running my exhaust over thew crossmember is 4" enough room between the cab floor and the pipe ? I was thinking about getting the tubes Jet Hot/ Ceramic coated to keep the heat down. Think that would help ?

Later,

Mario

1STtimePRo'71 · 04-17-2005, 07:28 PM

Am I stupid, these trucks never came with sway bars?

69 longhorn · 04-18-2005, 04:49 AM

A leaf spring truck handles pretty good without the bar.....a lot better with tho! I ran no bar for many yrs, looking for the chassis reaction on a stick shift truck. Im not racing tho, & am thinking smooooove ride on the open road.......she may go back to 400 hydro.....maybe I can swap the 6spd for a Vendors OD ? I want a bench seat in that old "chop top " Chev (she is really a sled). 3/5 drop, with 1 1/2" of body drop, the old truck handled pretty good to start with. Mario, I really havent poked the pipes too close to the floor, but dont think it will be too much problem......just be carefull about getting a set of Flowmasters too close to what might burn(those boogers run HOT!)

L Oops, the Moog bushings are urathane....that is the route I went, with new straps (dealer item, thanks TX firefighter).....good stuff man

boraxman · 04-18-2005, 01:24 AM

Yup I really felt the difference when I put mine in. Great upgrade

Dusti · 04-19-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

Am I stupid, these trucks never came with sway bars?

Some did,some did not,They all should have ,they handle much better with them.
Bob

lilred67 · 04-18-2005, 10:07 AM

i installed a 1 1/4" sway bar from an '82 1-ton. i used the 67-72 frame mounting straps and new urethane bushings from classic industries.i installed 4 new springs prior to the sway bar with little difference in sway control. the sway bar made all the difference in the world.its almost like driving a sports car LOL.i seen a truck with one in the rear that came off a late 80's camero? something to think about!

Nelson · 04-19-2005, 12:07 AM

I just installed a smaller stock Swaybar (all i could find at the time, and it was cheap). I notice a big difference in cornering! I can't believe the PO carried a Camper on the old girl. Ohh well.

71-longbed · 04-19-2005, 04:00 AM

cornering heaven awaits you !!.. i love mine .. i pulled it form 86 GMC 3/4 ton ..mines 1 1/16 ... Going to upgrade to poly bushings soon ... anyone know a cheap place to get em??

69 longhorn · 04-19-2005, 09:13 AM

I went through Oreilys, the Moog replacement bushings are urathane. you may find them cheaper , but they ran $27 for 4 bushings.....69L

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-19-2005, 05:48 PM

When I replaced the swaybar bushings on my truck it costed around $15-$20 for a set of 4 rubber bushings.

meathead95 · 04-19-2005, 06:02 PM

yeah the difference is amazing i have a rear sway bar i think im gonna put on my 2wd blazer also

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-19-2005, 07:10 PM

The swaybar was an option, RPO # F59 FRONT STABILIZER EQUIP.

lilred67 · 04-22-2005, 05:37 PM

meathead95 what did the rear swaybar you have come off of?

bill3rail · 08-07-2018, 12:00 PM

Sorry to dredge up an old thread but this site is gonna to make me go broke!
I swear to god, if I keep finding more things to do to my truck I'll never have it completed.

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

Bill

ncpetersc · 08-07-2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Sorry to dredge up an old thread but this site is gonna to make me go broke!
I swear to god, if I keep finding more things to do to my truck I'll never have it completed.

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

Bill

And you had to bump it so the rest of us have to add it to our list too!? Man... thanks a lot.

**oldgold70c10** · 08-07-2018, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ncpetersc

And you had to bump it so the rest of us have to add it to our list too!? Man... thanks a lot.

Don't feel bad. You'll be grinning ear to ear the fist time you drive it with the bar added.

weq92f · 08-07-2018, 12:30 PM

I've got the rear bar as well as the front. Both of them together give the biggest BANG so if you're going to put the one up front, go ahead and put the rear one on there as well.

With a bit of a lowered stance and both bars, these trucks actually do handle rather well!

-klb

**Already Gone** · 08-07-2018, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weq92f

I've got the rear bar as well as the front. Both of them together give the biggest BANG so if you're going to put the one up front, go ahead and put the rear one on there as well.

With a bit of a lowered stance and both bars, these trucks actually do handle rather well!

-klb

What are you using for a rear bar? My truck is stock height and had a factory front bar and I swapped it for a 1 1/4 from an 85 GMC 1 ton and also added new poly bushings. Now I notice the rear wants to kinda go its own way when I go hard into corners. I was thinking a Hellwing # 7401 bar, but its pricey, and I havent seen many other bolt on options around.

bill3rail · 08-07-2018, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ncpetersc

And you had to bump it so the rest of us have to add it to our list too!? Man... thanks a lot.

Hey, more than happy to add to someone else's addiction! Now I am not feeling so lonely...

Bill

**Steeveedee** · 08-07-2018, 11:33 PM

I have the factory sway bar on my truck. It was fine when I had the Michelins on it, but with the Firestone Transforce tires I experience some over steer, even with 10 PSI more in the rear tires. I'm thinking about a rear stabilizer bar to help with that, especially since I put a new shell on with a higher center of gravity (it's over a foot higher), and don't have much weight lower down, since I scraped out all the junk in the bed. Any recommendations?

It's a Dana 60 with leaf springs, in the back.

toolboxchev · 08-10-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I have the factory sway bar on my truck. It was fine when I had the Michelins on it, but with the Firestone Transforce tires I experience some over steer, even with 10 PSI more in the rear tires. I'm thinking about a rear stabilizer bar to help with that, especially since I put a new shell on with a higher center of gravity (it's over a foot higher), and don't have much weight lower down, since I scraped out all the junk in the bed. Any recommendations?

It's a Dana 60 with leaf springs, in the back.

I have the Hellwig Progressive overloads, you can tighten them too the load you carry. Its a little stiff right now the way I have them adjusted, yet when I put 500 lbs or more in the back its perfect.

Here is a pic or two, it brings the rear up in stance about 1/2 to 1 inch when mine is empty. Good Products from that company for sure.

I just got a email from them and their sway bar will mount with no modifications other than drilling a couple of holes in the frame.

**leddzepp** · 08-07-2018, 02:02 PM

I don’t think you can use a rear sway bar unless your truck is lowered, at least not the style cpp sells.

04-17-2005, 04:51 PM	#1
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Front sway bar....WOW! I finally got off my arse, & installed the 1 1/4" sway bar on the 69. All I can say is i should have done the install a long time ago! That longhorn rides & corners so much better(65mph through a 30mph offramp). that old truck sat flat as he!!, tires talkin hard, & the @ss drifting nice & easy L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-17-2005, 05:12 PM	#2
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Ok thats it. The swaybar install is next!!. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

04-17-2005, 06:17 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	__________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-17-2005, 07:17 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	You of all people just installed a sway bar ! Wow I though you would have had one Ice Ages ago..... Did you get the Poly bushings or new stock style ? You will notice even better handling with the poly. Off topic. You said you worked in a Exhaust shop for a while sooo If I am running my exhaust over thew crossmember is 4" enough room between the cab floor and the pipe ? I was thinking about getting the tubes Jet Hot/ Ceramic coated to keep the heat down. Think that would help ? Later, Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-17-2005, 07:28 PM	#5
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Am I stupid, these trucks never came with sway bars? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

04-18-2005, 04:49 AM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	A leaf spring truck handles pretty good without the bar.....a lot better with tho! I ran no bar for many yrs, looking for the chassis reaction on a stick shift truck. Im not racing tho, & am thinking smooooove ride on the open road.......she may go back to 400 hydro.....maybe I can swap the 6spd for a Vendors OD ? I want a bench seat in that old "chop top " Chev (she is really a sled). 3/5 drop, with 1 1/2" of body drop, the old truck handled pretty good to start with. Mario, I really havent poked the pipes too close to the floor, but dont think it will be too much problem......just be carefull about getting a set of Flowmasters too close to what might burn(those boogers run HOT!) L Oops, the Moog bushings are urathane....that is the route I went, with new straps (dealer item, thanks TX firefighter).....good stuff man __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn Last edited by 69 longhorn; 04-18-2005 at 05:00 AM.

04-18-2005, 01:24 AM	#7
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Yup I really felt the difference when I put mine in. Great upgrade __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

04-18-2005, 10:07 AM	#9
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	i installed a 1 1/4" sway bar from an '82 1-ton. i used the 67-72 frame mounting straps and new urethane bushings from classic industries.i installed 4 new springs prior to the sway bar with little difference in sway control. the sway bar made all the difference in the world.its almost like driving a sports car LOL.i seen a truck with one in the rear that came off a late 80's camero? something to think about!

04-19-2005, 12:07 AM	#10
Nelson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: cambridge,ont,canada Posts: 128	I just installed a smaller stock Swaybar (all i could find at the time, and it was cheap). I notice a big difference in cornering! I can't believe the PO carried a Camper on the old girl. Ohh well. __________________ Nelson 1970 C10 350 Auto. A/C not Working

04-19-2005, 04:00 AM	#11
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	cornering heaven awaits you !!.. i love mine .. i pulled it form 86 GMC 3/4 ton ..mines 1 1/16 ... Going to upgrade to poly bushings soon ... anyone know a cheap place to get em?? __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-19-2005, 09:13 AM	#12
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I went through Oreilys, the Moog replacement bushings are urathane. you may find them cheaper , but they ran $27 for 4 bushings.....69L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-19-2005, 05:48 PM	#13
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	When I replaced the swaybar bushings on my truck it costed around $15-$20 for a set of 4 rubber bushings. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-19-2005, 06:02 PM	#14
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	yeah the difference is amazing i have a rear sway bar i think im gonna put on my 2wd blazer also __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-19-2005, 07:10 PM	#15
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	The swaybar was an option, RPO # F59 FRONT STABILIZER EQUIP. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-22-2005, 05:37 PM	#16
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	meathead95 what did the rear swaybar you have come off of?



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08-07-2018, 12:00 PM	#17
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Front sway bar....WOW! Sorry to dredge up an old thread but this site is gonna to make me go broke! I swear to god, if I keep finding more things to do to my truck I'll never have it completed. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338 Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

08-07-2018, 12:30 PM	#20
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,262	Re: Front sway bar....WOW! I've got the rear bar as well as the front. Both of them together give the biggest BANG so if you're going to put the one up front, go ahead and put the rear one on there as well. With a bit of a lowered stance and both bars, these trucks actually do handle rather well! -klb __________________ 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

08-07-2018, 11:33 PM	#23
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,783	Re: Front sway bar....WOW! I have the factory sway bar on my truck. It was fine when I had the Michelins on it, but with the Firestone Transforce tires I experience some over steer, even with 10 PSI more in the rear tires. I'm thinking about a rear stabilizer bar to help with that, especially since I put a new shell on with a higher center of gravity (it's over a foot higher), and don't have much weight lower down, since I scraped out all the junk in the bed. Any recommendations? It's a Dana 60 with leaf springs, in the back. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-07-2018, 02:02 PM	#25
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: Front sway bar....WOW! I don’t think you can use a rear sway bar unless your truck is lowered, at least not the style cpp sells. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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