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Marks 85 · 02-04-2003, 05:58 PM

Does anyone know if someone makes a kit to raise a swaybar?

PHOENIX · 02-04-2003, 06:02 PM

Why do you want to raise your sway bar, lowered truck? I think it is at that height for a reason. I dont think you are supposed to modify it, but I could be wrong.

Tom · 02-04-2003, 06:34 PM

Make a kit? No. But it shouldnt be too difficult. Just cut down the "legs" of the tabs in the middle, and fab some raised mounts for the a-arms.

PHOENIX · 02-04-2003, 07:04 PM

Fabrication would be easy:
Get a small piece of angled steel from a local yard. Weld it to the frame so you have a level surface (like stock setup) for the frame bracket and bushing to mount on. For the spacers on the A-arms you could buy some rectangular steel tubing (heavy wall) and just use it like a big washer. Drill a couple holes in it and get some longer bolts, then bolt it all up.

bagged78 · 02-04-2003, 07:17 PM

Drill out the rivits and flip the bushings, inside of the mount, then bolt the brackets back to the frame...
Lifts the bushing up about 2" or so...

02-04-2003, 05:58 PM	#1
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	Sway Bar Does anyone know if someone makes a kit to raise a swaybar?

02-04-2003, 06:02 PM	#2
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Why do you want to raise your sway bar, lowered truck? I think it is at that height for a reason. I dont think you are supposed to modify it, but I could be wrong. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-04-2003, 06:34 PM	#3
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Make a kit? No. But it shouldnt be too difficult. Just cut down the "legs" of the tabs in the middle, and fab some raised mounts for the a-arms. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-04-2003, 07:04 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Fabrication would be easy: Get a small piece of angled steel from a local yard. Weld it to the frame so you have a level surface (like stock setup) for the frame bracket and bushing to mount on. For the spacers on the A-arms you could buy some rectangular steel tubing (heavy wall) and just use it like a big washer. Drill a couple holes in it and get some longer bolts, then bolt it all up. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-04-2003, 07:17 PM	#5
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	Drill out the rivits and flip the bushings, inside of the mount, then bolt the brackets back to the frame... Lifts the bushing up about 2" or so... __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

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