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mnky30 · 11-10-2008, 01:55 AM

i am interested in installing a rear sway bar on my truck and was wondering if anyone has some pics of what they have do so i can get an ideal on how to install one. thanks

Chuck78 · 11-10-2008, 01:48 PM

use a 1980's Camaro rear bar from the yard, and make spacers for the frame mounts, as the Camaro frame is about 3" wider if I recall. If so, then you'd have to make 1-1/2" spacer blocks on each side. These are said to fit much better than even aftermarket models intended for our trucks, ESPECIALLY if lowered in the rear.
If you get a big IROC bar or one of the real fat ones, you will definitely need a REALLY big bar in front or else you will have oversteer/understeer issues for sure. Look for the smaller rear bar if you don't want to upgrade your front.

**Captainfab** · 11-10-2008, 05:34 PM

The aftermarket rear swaybars for the '60-'72 trucks mount to the trailing arms and then link to the frame. Sorry I don't have any pics, I haven't got mine installed yet. If you want to upgrade or just add a bar to your front any front bar thru '87 will work, but the 3/4 ton camper specials and 1 tons had a larger 1 1/4" bar.

mnky30 · 11-10-2008, 11:25 PM

i have a front sway bar on the truck already it is from a 3/4 ton as is the hole front x-member and the rear diff shou;d i use a larger sway bar in the rear since i have a 3/4 ton one on the front already? thanks for the info

allen57 · 11-11-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck78

use a 1980's Camaro rear bar from the yard, and make spacers for the frame mounts, as the Camaro frame is about 3" wider if I recall. If so, then you'd have to make 1-1/2" spacer blocks on each side. These are said to fit much better than even aftermarket models intended for our trucks, ESPECIALLY if lowered in the rear.
If you get a big IROC bar or one of the real fat ones, you will definitely need a REALLY big bar in front or else you will have oversteer/understeer issues for sure. Look for the smaller rear bar if you don't want to upgrade your front.

do u got any pics of ur setup?

Frizzle Fry · 11-11-2008, 12:55 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178261

mnky30 · 11-11-2008, 01:18 AM

thanks frizzle fry that is what i was looking for

vin63 · 11-11-2008, 11:03 AM

Here's a diagram from CPP...

mnky30 · 11-11-2008, 01:26 PM

thanks vin63 that helps

11-10-2008, 01:55 AM	#1
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	anyone have pics of rear sway bars i am interested in installing a rear sway bar on my truck and was wondering if anyone has some pics of what they have do so i can get an ideal on how to install one. thanks __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

11-10-2008, 01:48 PM	#2
Chuck78 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 197	Re: anyone have pics of rear sway bars use a 1980's Camaro rear bar from the yard, and make spacers for the frame mounts, as the Camaro frame is about 3" wider if I recall. If so, then you'd have to make 1-1/2" spacer blocks on each side. These are said to fit much better than even aftermarket models intended for our trucks, ESPECIALLY if lowered in the rear. If you get a big IROC bar or one of the real fat ones, you will definitely need a REALLY big bar in front or else you will have oversteer/understeer issues for sure. Look for the smaller rear bar if you don't want to upgrade your front.

11-10-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: anyone have pics of rear sway bars The aftermarket rear swaybars for the '60-'72 trucks mount to the trailing arms and then link to the frame. Sorry I don't have any pics, I haven't got mine installed yet. If you want to upgrade or just add a bar to your front any front bar thru '87 will work, but the 3/4 ton camper specials and 1 tons had a larger 1 1/4" bar. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-10-2008, 11:25 PM	#4
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: anyone have pics of rear sway bars i have a front sway bar on the truck already it is from a 3/4 ton as is the hole front x-member and the rear diff shou;d i use a larger sway bar in the rear since i have a 3/4 ton one on the front already? thanks for the info __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

11-11-2008, 12:55 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: anyone have pics of rear sway bars http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178261

11-11-2008, 01:18 AM	#7
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: anyone have pics of rear sway bars thanks frizzle fry that is what i was looking for __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

11-11-2008, 01:26 PM	#9
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: anyone have pics of rear sway bars thanks vin63 that helps __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed



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