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fdbdw · 03-09-2009, 11:55 AM

71 c10 LB,
Just put on a new front sway bar, shocks, wheel bearings and new ball joints, after reading a few posts on sway bars I was excited to get it mounted, I have to admit Im a little dissapointed, I dont notice that big of a difference with the sway bar added. the end link and frame bushings are rubber and Im wondering if getting urehtane bushings will make a difference and, If I can find a pick and pull, adding a rear sway bar will help (rear coils on this truck) Ive trippled checked and I know Its mounted correctly. Any opions will be great. ( maybe I was just expecting to much)

**N2TRUX** · 03-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Hmm,I have no idea? I know from personal experience the front bar made my 77 Cheyenne on bags more stable.

Since the front suspension was already pretty tight, it didn't make a HUGE difference, but it was noticeable.

Don't use pure urethane bushings as they are know to squeak. Use Polypraphite instead. It's firm but won't squeak since it is a graphite composite.

03-09-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	sway bar question 71 c10 LB, Just put on a new front sway bar, shocks, wheel bearings and new ball joints, after reading a few posts on sway bars I was excited to get it mounted, I have to admit Im a little dissapointed, I dont notice that big of a difference with the sway bar added. the end link and frame bushings are rubber and Im wondering if getting urehtane bushings will make a difference and, If I can find a pick and pull, adding a rear sway bar will help (rear coils on this truck) Ive trippled checked and I know Its mounted correctly. Any opions will be great. ( maybe I was just expecting to much)

03-10-2009, 10:01 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: sway bar question Hmm,I have no idea? I know from personal experience the front bar made my 77 Cheyenne on bags more stable. Since the front suspension was already pretty tight, it didn't make a HUGE difference, but it was noticeable. Don't use pure urethane bushings as they are know to squeak. Use Polypraphite instead. It's firm but won't squeak since it is a graphite composite. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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