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C10N.UT · 12-21-2002, 12:00 PM

Hey all,

I was wondering what size or manufacter(oem,helwig)poeple were running for rear anti-sway bars,if at all?
After getting the front sway bar onthis week and making a drastic improvement in going around corners(i like not scraping my mirrors and door handles off when going around corners!)It made me think about getting one for the rear as well.I was told, at one point that getting to big of rear bar would be detremental (sp)to cornering ability.

Any insite would be helpful

Thanks!!

**swervin ervin** · 12-21-2002, 01:37 PM

I have a Helwig rear bar.

78SilveradoSWB · 12-21-2002, 02:32 PM

I have a Helwig rear anti-sway bar too, but I haven't installed it yet and a 1 1/4" from a C 30 which is yet to be installed to replace the factory 1 1/8 one. Just too lazy and cold.

69c10stepside · 12-24-2002, 01:07 PM

How much would a rear sway bar help on a truck that has a 4/6 drop? Its my '89 gmc two wheel drive extended cab pickup.. think it would be worth trying?

**swervin ervin** · 12-24-2002, 02:18 PM

I have a 4/5 drop on my truck. The rear bar helps, not as much or noticable as the front of course, but it does help. I can tell a big difference when taking the big curves. After installing it long ago, I started thinking if it really helped. I took it back off just to see if I could tell any difference. You definetely can. I put it back on and never looked back.

69c10stepside · 12-24-2002, 02:23 PM

Found the next $150 to spend on my truck then.. like its that hard but still

thanks for the reply

12-21-2002, 12:00 PM	#1
C10N.UT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 64	Rear sway/stabilizer bar Hey all, I was wondering what size or manufacter(oem,helwig)poeple were running for rear anti-sway bars,if at all? After getting the front sway bar onthis week and making a drastic improvement in going around corners(i like not scraping my mirrors and door handles off when going around corners!)It made me think about getting one for the rear as well.I was told, at one point that getting to big of rear bar would be detremental (sp)to cornering ability. Any insite would be helpful Thanks!! Last edited by C10N.UT; 12-21-2002 at 02:43 PM.

12-21-2002, 01:37 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I have a Helwig rear bar. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-24-2002, 01:07 PM	#4
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	How much would a rear sway bar help on a truck that has a 4/6 drop? Its my '89 gmc two wheel drive extended cab pickup.. think it would be worth trying? __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

12-24-2002, 02:18 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I have a 4/5 drop on my truck. The rear bar helps, not as much or noticable as the front of course, but it does help. I can tell a big difference when taking the big curves. After installing it long ago, I started thinking if it really helped. I took it back off just to see if I could tell any difference. You definetely can. I put it back on and never looked back. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-24-2002, 02:23 PM	#6
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Found the next $150 to spend on my truck then.. like its that hard but still thanks for the reply __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

12-21-2002, 02:32 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I have a Helwig rear anti-sway bar too, but I haven't installed it yet and a 1 1/4" from a C 30 which is yet to be installed to replace the factory 1 1/8 one. Just too lazy and cold.

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