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454HO · 06-05-2005, 04:27 PM

I ordered this from Summit a few weeks ago. It just arrived yesterday. Looks like a nice piece. Can't wait to get it installed. Hopefully it will complement the 1-1/4" front factory bar that I scrounged off of a C20.

It is part number 5508 and fits 73-87 full size trucks . It's 1-1/8" thick and came with polyurethane bushings. Also came with both 3-1/4" and 3-1/2" U-clamps so it should fit all rear axles.

boraxman · 06-06-2005, 12:53 AM

Looks good, took a few weeks to get from Summit? Was it back ordered?

454HO · 06-06-2005, 12:11 PM

Yes, it was on backorder. It drop-shipped from the factory.

Alex Hayley · 06-06-2005, 02:04 PM

Do you know it if will fit a 72? How much was it?

454HO · 06-06-2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Hayley

Do you know it if will fit a 72? How much was it?

According to the BellTech website, no it will not fit a '72. It was more expensive than the Addco and Hellwig bars listed for my application. But I read somewhere that it is specifically for lowered trucks... and coming from BellTech I sure hope it is compatible with the BellTech hanger/shackle kit I have. If it isn't, I'll be giving their tech support folks an earfull!

Justins76 · 06-07-2005, 11:19 PM

Looks nice! Are the endlinks different then the other bars for lowered trucks? And where do they mount? Is there already a predrilled hole in the frame?

72c5 · 06-17-2005, 11:22 AM

For What Its Worth- I bought a Heliwig (sp?) rear bar for a 1/2 ton 91 Suburban..........it was low tech.......it was also one of these one size fits many applications..........it did fit, but mounting brackets were hokey..........the bar you have pictured is very much nicer in appearance and hardware.............

Also I think, from bars I've seen, that Addco may be on par with BellTech.

I'd consider using rubber over poly.........everyone sells poly bushings saying they are stiffer, which they are, but the real reason they sell 'em is because they are cheaper.........they also often sweak, and transmit too much harshness from the road.......there is a reason auto manufacturers almost never use poly bushings or chassis or shock mounts.

tomatocity · 06-21-2005, 01:10 PM

Energy Suspension sells their poly bushings with lube fittings. I found a pair at Autozone.

I'd consider using rubber over poly.........everyone sells poly bushings saying they are stiffer, which they are, but the real reason they sell 'em is because they are cheaper.........they also often sweak, and transmit too much harshness from the road.......there is a reason auto manufacturers almost never use poly bushings or chassis or shock mounts.[/QUOTE]

Justins76 · 03-26-2006, 02:04 AM

Did you have a chance to install the bar yet? I'm interested in how the install went.

06-05-2005, 04:27 PM	#1
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	BellTech rear sway bar I ordered this from Summit a few weeks ago. It just arrived yesterday. Looks like a nice piece. Can't wait to get it installed. Hopefully it will complement the 1-1/4" front factory bar that I scrounged off of a C20. It is part number 5508 and fits 73-87 full size trucks . It's 1-1/8" thick and came with polyurethane bushings. Also came with both 3-1/4" and 3-1/2" U-clamps so it should fit all rear axles. __________________ - Greg

06-06-2005, 12:53 AM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Looks good, took a few weeks to get from Summit? Was it back ordered? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

06-06-2005, 12:11 PM	#3
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	Yes, it was on backorder. It drop-shipped from the factory. __________________ - Greg

06-07-2005, 11:19 PM	#6
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Looks nice! Are the endlinks different then the other bars for lowered trucks? And where do they mount? Is there already a predrilled hole in the frame? __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!! Last edited by Justins76; 06-07-2005 at 11:22 PM.

06-21-2005, 01:10 PM	#8
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Energy Suspension sells their poly bushings with lube fittings. I found a pair at Autozone. I'd consider using rubber over poly.........everyone sells poly bushings saying they are stiffer, which they are, but the real reason they sell 'em is because they are cheaper.........they also often sweak, and transmit too much harshness from the road.......there is a reason auto manufacturers almost never use poly bushings or chassis or shock mounts.[/QUOTE] __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

06-06-2005, 02:04 PM	#4
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Do you know it if will fit a 72? How much was it?

06-17-2005, 11:22 AM	#7
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	For What Its Worth- I bought a Heliwig (sp?) rear bar for a 1/2 ton 91 Suburban..........it was low tech.......it was also one of these one size fits many applications..........it did fit, but mounting brackets were hokey..........the bar you have pictured is very much nicer in appearance and hardware............. Also I think, from bars I've seen, that Addco may be on par with BellTech. I'd consider using rubber over poly.........everyone sells poly bushings saying they are stiffer, which they are, but the real reason they sell 'em is because they are cheaper.........they also often sweak, and transmit too much harshness from the road.......there is a reason auto manufacturers almost never use poly bushings or chassis or shock mounts.

03-26-2006, 02:04 AM	#9
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: BellTech rear sway bar Did you have a chance to install the bar yet? I'm interested in how the install went. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

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